Ubiquitous, in simple terms, means everywhere at once.
Ubiquitous mobile refers to total, continuous
wireless connectivity, regardless of where you are in the world
and what device you are using [cellular phone, laptop, PDA].
Ubiquitous computing
is a concept of computers fading into the background of the applications
they are running.
Add these two capabilities together, and thats Mobile Ubiquitous
Computing.
Mobile and Ubiquitous Computing Uncut
Video describing Mobile and Ubiquitous Computing and how it affects
industry. [3:20]
The Apple iPhone is said to be the first multimedia device to bring
ubiquitous computing and multi-touch technology to the mass consumer
market.
Mobile and ubiquitous computing is having a large impact on how
people are working. It can be used to hold virtual meetings, training
sessions and demonstrations.
Just as Internet has become an absolute business requirement, so
too will ubiquitous capabilities, enabling true global collabration
and communication.
Disadvantages
Virtual interactions are removing the opportunities for social
connection, and the development of social skills.