Adel Al-Saleh

With investment budgets under intense pressure, the focus is firmly on productivity improvements to gain rapid return on investment (ROI). In addition, competitive pressures are making customer service and customer retention priorities. To address these requirements, organizations are turning to wireless solutions to harness existing IT investments and deliver improved efficiency, reduced inventory, improved productivity, and maximum profitability, within short time frames. Two key technologies – pervasive devices and mobile digital services – now provide significant potential for tangible business benefits. IBM, for example, saves $200 million annually in reduced real estate costs alone due to mobile working. But to maximize wireless ROI successfully, you need to be aware of the other parts of the solution: the infrastructure to provide a secure, robust, and avail... (more)

Achieve Wireless Benefits Now: Guidelines For Getting Started

No need to do everything at once. Start out small if you wish, and see what works best. There are two approaches to getting started. One is to do a strategic plan and rollout for the entire enterprise. The other is to begin with a limited pilot in which a single business area is mobilized. One thing is sure though. Businesses that begin wireless implementation now will reap the benefits sooner than their competitors. More than ever before, businesses are striving to reduce costs and increase productivity. While wireless and pervasive technologies pose some front-end challenges, ... (more)