Wireless technology has revolutionized the way we live and the way we work, especially with the introduction of smartphones, wireless sensors, and IoT. We are now so dependent on our mobile devices and our networked environment that wireless connectivity has become part of the basic-human-need pyramid in modern society. While this phenomenon has already greatly improved the quality of life by making things more accessible to us, it continues to challenge us and drive the wireless industry forward.
This paper reviews how the ever-growing ecosystem of applications for entertainment, business, and mission-critical tasks is propelling technology changes to unprecedented levels.