Week 3, Task 3 (T3.3)
There are many hardware/software items that a company can use to extend the use of their information system into the mobile regime of work. iPad is a huge favorite with companies and is now coming out with the Ipad 2, already on the market, that contains a camera for employees to participate in live meetings such as WebEx. “Web conferencing lets you connect with anyone, anywhere, in real time. WebEx combines desktop sharing through a web browser with phone conferencing an video, so everyone sees the same thing while you talk.” [2] Keynote is another app on the iPad that is becoming popular as it is a mobile equivalent to Microsoft PowerPoint for presentations in meetings. Beneficial for employees in not carrying around a large laptop you can carry a light iPad with a small power cord to connect and present. “Create your presentation in Keynote, and you’ll be a hard act to follow. Powerful yet easy-to-use tools and dazzling effects put the show in slideshow.” [5]
For an employee to connect remotely to their own desktop there are many products that would assist with this one of them is VPN (virtual private network). VPN by Cisco – is a secure way for an employee to connect their laptop and to their company’s files, emails, etc. In VPN’s terms “Virtual Private Network (VPN) software enables private communications over wireless / computer networks via a technology called tunneling.” [1]
Some companies work with Apple, like Stryker, to create business specific apps. There is an app created by Stryker that doctors can show a patient, instead of a handout, a 3D view of an artificial knee or hip. This type of application would be priceless to a company in keeping up or jumping ahead of the competition. “The apps are the company's first to be specifically aimed at surgeons."Stryker Flipchart," was designed to help orthopedic specialists explain joint replacement procedures to patients. "OpTech Live" is a guide to Stryker Orthopaedics' products and surgical protocols.” [3]
SharePoint software is Microsoft mobile answer to a company share drives. So many people now work remotely and need to have instant access to company files, projects, calendar’s, etc. SharePoint permits an employee to still be in touch without having to come into the office. “Microsoft SharePoint 2010 makes it easier for people to work together. Using SharePoint 2010, your people can set up Web sites to share information with others, manage documents from start to finish, and publish reports to help everyone make better decisions.” [4]
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