Toshiba and IoD bring Wireless Computing Advice to UK Businesses
Toshiba Information Systems and the Institute of Directors (IoD) today
launched an online wireless computing business tool designed to educate and
advise UK businesses on how to benefit from wireless technology. The
online system is the latest in a series of projects undertaken by Toshiba
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and the IoD since the partnership began six months ago.
The online tool will provide users, typically business executives with
limited IT knowledge, with a selection of independent information and
advice on wireless computing. With 97 percent of small businesses planning
on implementing wireless technology in the next 12 months, the resource
will ensure business managers consider all factors before making any
significant financial commitments to wireless.
The online tool will include:
á Details of different ways to implement wireless computing and the
business benefits it can offer
á Advice on using WiFi on the move, including a hotspot search engine,
details of train companies, hotels and airlines which are implementing
wireless access points
á Six steps to successful wireless implementation in the home, office
or on the move, including a guide to the perfect wireless policy
á Information on the mobile devices available to businesses and how
their use can help save time and money
á A Directors Guide to Wireless Computing will be published in July
with independent comment covering topics including the rise of
flexible working, WiFi futures and what wireless will mean to businesses
Jonathan Cummings, director of eMarketing e-business at the IoD said: “Many
small businesses are implementing wireless computing on an ad hoc basis and
are therefore not reaping the full benefits that this technology can bring
to a business. The IoD and Toshiba site is designed to address just this -
outlining the key issues to be considered, and highlighting the practical
actions required to deliver the maximum business benefit of wireless
computing.”
Neil Bramley, SMB manger, Toshiba Computer Systems Division added: “It is
the responsibility of everybody involved in the wireless computing industry
to ensure businesses are appraised of the benefits wireless technology can
offer them. The number of companies that provide their workforces with
wireless computing equipment without first putting a strategy in place is
surprising. A resource like this will offer businesses some guidance on
how to maximise their use of wireless technology whilst making sure that
all key factors like cost, security and training are considered.”
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