The business of software-defined radios

Software-defined radio (SDR) technology is sweeping quietly through a number of other markets beyond that of wireless operators, such as government, military, public safety and transportation. The Software Defined Radio Forum is an international industry association dedicated to supporting the development and deployment of software-defined radio systems that enable flexible and adaptable architectures in advanced wireless systems. The membership of the SDR Forum spans commercial, defense and civil government organizations and includes wireless service providers, network operators, component and equipment manufacturers, hardware and software developers, regulatory agencies, and academia. The SDR Forum's membership includes major commercial wireless players from Asia, Europe and North America.