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
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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 ... (more)