Mobile Solutions - Equanet

10 Mobile Solutions
technology
What
should be in your mobile office?
With the benefits of greater productivity, empowering individuals to
engage better with employees and customers and increasing ROI from
every asset deployed, it makes sound commercial sense to invest in an
IT plan which embraces mobile technology.
A truly mobile experience
IT is the enabler of a truly mobile working
experience. By always being switched on
and connected you can work whenever, and
wherever you go. Just having a notebook
alone, doesn’t make you mobile. Daily
requirements in the office such as having to
email, print, scan, present, communicate,
analyse data, update quotes, check orders,
share data and have meetings, are all just as
important for the remote/mobile worker, as
they are in the office.
IT Managers face the challenge of defining
the best IT equipment to enhance the mobile
experience so that individuals can perform as
well out of the office as in it.
The big choice now, is which devices, what
accessories and how you access the network
to form your mobile office.
At Equanet, we are vendor neutral so
whatever mobile solution you require, we will
work with you to help scope the right solution
for your business.
Mobile computing devices
Over the past year Intel has released its 2nd
generation of the Core i3, i5 and i7 series
processors. These have the benefits of up
to 20% increase in speed, are more energy
efficient, and can automatically divert more
power when needed most. These processors
further enhance the mobile user experience
thanks to improved battery life and lightweight
chassis designs. A number of the i5 and i7
processors also have the added feature of
vPro technology which gives IT central control
of power management, diagnosis, remote
repairs and updates. Notebooks are thinner
and more powerful than ever. Most now have
a WLAN and Bluetooth as standard and offer
a much better battery life.
The consumerisation of IT and the
proliferation of mobile devices mean that
most employees now interact with a host of
mobile computing devices. Smartphones are
already commonplace, and now businesses
also have to consider the tablet in their mobile
solution. The enormous success of iPad has
paved the way for tablets in business and
the recent launch of the Lenovo ThinkPad
tablet has further enhanced the device as a
serious business proposition. In some cases
they could replace a notebook whilst in
others complement it and Equanet is perfectly
placed to help you make that decision and
help deploy and manage tablets in your
business.
Windows or Mac
Apple notebooks have a history of being
a great mobile partner. They offer security,
style, great processing speed and built in
applications. They also have the ability to
run Windows as well as OS X, so are now,
more than ever, being considered as a serious
business device. The MacBook Air has also
redefined the idea of a small, powerful
notebook; together with iPad and iPhone they
are taking Apple’s business credentials to new
heights. Equanet are experts in deploying
Apple into Wintel environments, and we can
work with you across both Windows and
Mac platforms to get the best result for your
business.
Presentations and meetings
You don’t need to be in the same room now
to have effective meetings and contact with
your customers and employees. Integrated
webcams allow face-to-face time on a one to
one level. People can also take presentation
equipment with them as projectors are
becoming smaller and more lightweight
so you can always be ready to pitch at a
moments’ notice.
Print - anytime, anywhere
Being able to print whilst out of the office
is a key challenge. People need to share
information including downloaded files,
presentations, quotes and reports. Many
attachments on emails are simply too large
or cumbersome to read on a portable
device; that’s where ePrint provides a crucial
connection between your business and
documents. Many HP printers are now ePrint
enabled which means you can print anytime,
anywhere from any device.
Your mobile kit and accessories
Equanet can work with you to help choose
the right mobile products. These items
enhance the mobile experience and ensure in
many ways that employees get the most from
their mobile hardware.
We recommend that you consider how
your employees need to travel, how often are
they out of the office, and whether they are
customer facing or home based. The more
mobile you are, the greater the requirement
for portable peripherals.
In this guide you’ll find a selection of
products and solutions that will make your
world a mobile one, but it’s just the start.
For details on our extensive range call your
Account Manager or visit www.equanet.co.uk
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