Wireless & mobile
Wireless and mobile technologies like laptops and
PDAs mean you don’t have to be stuck at a desk to be working.
They can help people work from home, on the move or in another building.
Find out about the different options and how businesses are using them
to work more flexibly.
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GUIDES
Mobile working
New technologies are making it easy to access information
and work regardless of location. This brochure explains the benefits
of mobile working, the most common mobile technologies and their costs,
and gives you help on how to introduce mobile working into your business.
URN: 04/759
Wireless
A brochure looking at the benefits of wireless working.
Read about how your business could benefits from it, and how other business
are capitalising on wireless technologies. URN: 04/651
Wireless factsheets
A series of factsheets explaining wireless technologies
– what they are, what the benefits are, the various options
and how to get them:
CASE STUDIES
Benugo
Free wireless internet connectivity is bringing in the
customers to Benugo cafes.
Brainboxes
Wireless technology is increasing productivity and enabling
mobile working.
Christchurch
Wireless-enabled PDAs and mobile phones help staff access
up to the minute information.
David Halsall International Ltd
Toy maker, designer and distributor David Halsall uses
a mobile email system that enters orders directly onto the companies
systems.
Eastserve
Encouraging the East Manchester community to use technology
as part of a local regeneration scheme.
GBS Haulage
The company has used GPS tracking to improve route finding
and plan more reliable deliveries.
Kennedys
With three international offices, seven associate offices
and a number of UK locations, supporting staff mobility was a key consideration
for the UK law firm.
Menter Mon
A 'not for profit' company bringing high speed internet
access to the local community.
North Link Ferries
The company's ferries use mobile and wireless technology
to transmit business critical information.
OPCO Ltd
OPCO, a Cardiff-based construction company, uses a wireless
system to let staff access data using palmtops even while they’re
on site.
Ringway Road Marking
Processing data from teams of workers across the country
is easy for Ringway Roadmarking with wireless technology.
Klicka case study
Introducing broadband and mobile GPRS technology is helping
courier company Klicka increase its net profit margins.
Sue Bird
A wireless internet connection allows consultant Sue
Bird to balance the demands of her business and family.
Sugarcube
Wireless technology gives Sugarcube the flexibility to
create innovative marketing campaigns for companies across the globe.
USEFUL LINKS
Further e-business information
An archive of information on using technology in your
business.
E-business case studies
Practical examples of technology in action.
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