Sunday, July 22, 2012

Task 2.3 Hardware & Software


 New Mobile commerce technology is making it easier for businesses to increase productivity and work flow by allowing employees to basically work from any location. There are many different types of this new technology providing businesses the option to select which device or technology would be most beneficial to them. 

 Server- 
A server is incredibly important to a business who would like their employees to work outside the office. This central computer stores information and allows devices which are connected to its intranet to run applications/software. Employees may then work from anywhere with an internet connection and an appropriate device. 

 Smartphone- 
A smartphone is a useful mobile technology because it allows quick and efficient communication between employees and managers. Thanks to advances in 3G employees using smartphones such as a Blackberry or an iPhone may check their emails from virtually anywhere keeping them up to date on current projects. 

 Laptop Computer- 
The laptop computer is one of the most popular and useful mobile technologies. The laptop allows an employee to take his work home with him/her without the need to to save on an external hard drive or server. The IT department may also make the companies intranet available on the device granting the employee access to the same information on his/her work station at the office. 

Radio Frequency Identification-
 RFID tags may be used on company property to properly identify lost or missing devices. The IT department can install these small chips into devices and then program into it relevant information such as, name of employee issued to, company name and address etc.
 
Tablet Computers-
 A tablet computer may be used for to write down notes and send emails quickly. They may also be used to quickly make revisions on a presentation by simply writing the new thought. 

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