Early adoption of wireless broadband services coupled with new energy-efficient and higher-performing developments in mobile devices are signalling the beginning of “mobility ubiquity” according to Intel’s top executive responsible for mobile computing.

“The number of voice lines worldwide skyrocketed with the proliferation of cellular phones, which made the phone truly personal,” said Sean Maloney, Intel executive vice president and general manager of the Intel Mobility Group. “At the same time, the Internet has unleashed an insatiable demand for computing power. Now, if we can deliver ubiquitous broadband based on open standards and drive performance and power innovation on computing and phone platforms, mobile computing has the potential for continued dramatic growth.”

According to Intel, notebooks are increasingly the device of choice for both businesses and consumers as users realise the many advantages laptop PCs offer.

Intel announced an agreement with Matsushita Battery Industrial to jointly develop more powerful battery technology to support the vision for “all-day computing” for future Intel Centrino mobile technology-based platforms.

“Global innovation around open wireless standards is driving dramatic increases in the adoption of wireless technologies,” Maloney said. “Cities across America and around the world are actively installing Wi-Fi networks to support e-government, enable connected mobile worker and bring the benefits of wireless broadband to more and more citizens.”

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