1. Mobile Computing Overview
Amit Sachde
CGI
Director Consulting

2. Agenda
Background
Convergence
Considerations
Summary

3. Background Mobile Workforce
Technology options continue to grow at a fast pace
Need for ability to communicate, collaborate, consume while not within the classic office environment

4. Convergence
PDA? Tablet? Pocket PC?
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5. “Ultra-mobile PC (UMPC)”
Convergence
Start with the requirements – not with the device
“Ultra-mobile PC (UMPC)”
Nokia Smartphone
Samsung Q1 Tablet
OQO Tablet
Sony VAIO U “Tablet”
HP iPAQ – Pocket PC
Both! DualCor cPC
Phone, PDA, Tablet
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6. Considerations Convergence
Full size tablets offer larger form factor, and run same applications as laptops/desktops
But are bulkier, generally more expensive, and have shorter battery life
Smart Phones / PDAs are lighter, photo & GPS capable and have longer battery life
But have a smaller form factor, and resources not as rich
Make sure you have enough memory to run your applications, (Palm Treo 700 – 32 MB)
Requires soft reset
Also make sure the device meets your networking requirements, WiFi, etc
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7. Wireless Provider Offerings
Integrated with fleet/field service management tools
Cingular & GEOTAB
Real Time Maps and Driving Directions
Records trip information, including MPH
Ability to record photo/timestamp/GPS-Stamp
Proof of visit
Proof of location
Sprint/Nextel
Xora
Location enhanced mobile resource management services
Gearworks (etrace)
Measure, manage and optimize field service operations
The Sprint Family Locator

8. Considerations Broadband Wireless WiFi, WiMAX, 3G, etc Gartner EVDO
Wireless broadband services are still evolving
Predictions
By 2008, wireless broadband services will be offered nationwide or regionally in 75 percent of the countries in Europe, North America and Asia/Pacific (0.8 probability)
By 2012, mobile WiMAX ( , formerly known as e) will be the dominant technology used for wireless broadband deployments (0.6 probability).
EVDO
Wireless broadband access (3G) without needing a hotspot
Offered by Sprint and Verizon
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9. Considerations (cont.)
Digital Pen Systems
Print form (standard data pre-filled)
Fill out form
Upload using a device that captures information
Theft Protection
Everdream’s Theft Recovery Managed Service
Special “Agent” Tracks Down Stolen Laptops
Encrypt or delete data on the computer based on customer preference
CREDANT Technologies Mobile Guardian
Secure and manage disparate mobile & wireless devices
Automatic fail-safe (“kill”) feature ensures that sensitive data can be erased in the event that the device has been lost or stolen
Protective Casings
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10. Further Developments Microsoft developing next mobile OS – Crossbow
Crossbow will take aim at the Symbian and BlackBerry operating systems
Eventual replacement for Windows Mobile 5.0
Intel's Eduwise low-cost PC revealed
$400 designed to provide affordable collaborative learning environments for teachers and students
N.Y. county enacts wireless security law
Westchester County enacted a new law that requires local businesses to implement “minimum security measures”
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11. Summary
First and foremost – the mobile devices are part of your enterprise network
Clearly define the objectives and requirements:
Both functional requirements and operational/technical requirements
Start small:
Keep it simple, build upon success
Learn from one another:
“loaner” program?
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12. Summary (cont.) Understand the architectural implications:
Integration
Avoid lock-in (device, platform, vendor)
Security
Synchronization and maintenance
Governance structure:
Control the types of devices the users will bring on the network
Or have an architecture that allows multiple devices
Monitor and control the use of the devices
Be aware of mobile computing and wireless broadband trends:
Don’t get stuck with an obsolete solution
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