Hardware such as mobile phones, specificallywith their new large screens, allow users to read email, search the web, and preform online tasks that would normally be limited to the office. For example, I am able to record my hours onto a time sheet for work online, on my cell phone, regardless of where I am. Mobile devices like large screen PDAs and cell phones allow workers to record hours, answer work related emails, and preform other duties while out of the office. A real world example of the use of this hardware can easily be found taking any form of public transportation into New York City in the morning. Many businessmen and women choose to get a head start on their days work using their PDAs and cell phones while riding to work.
Furthermore, software such as Windows Mobile is featured on Dell, HP, Motorola, Palm, and Apple devices, as well as other smartphones and PDAs. (1) Windows mobile can be used with both touch screens, and standard devices, and allows for normal cellular capabilities, as well as internet based activities. In addition, Windows mobile features handwriting recognition and secure internet connection capabilities. Furthermore, Windows Mobile supports many useful business “Apps”. For example, the mDigger application allows the user to choose what format in which they will receive information from commonly updated sites such as blogs actomatically (RSS). Furthermore, apps such as PIM Backup can be used to back up important information, data, and documents stored on a mobile device. (2) Windows Mobile and its supported applications could all help to mobilize the information systems of a small company by allowing employees to use their mobile phones for many of the things that can be done on a laptop or office computer.
Yet another mobile operating system that has become extremely popular lately is the Android Operating system, created by Linux, Google, and the Open Handset Alliance. (3) Interestingly, the Andorid operating system features a web browsing systems (a combination of Webkit and Google Chrome) that scored a 93/100 on the ACID3 test. Furthermore, this operating system features file sharing capabilities, hands free capabilities, and contact sharing. (4) Many of these features would be useful in mobilizing the information systems of a small company. Not only would the companies online systems be available on the mobile device, but employees could also send and receive files and reports, use their mobile device while driving or engaging in any other activity that would require hands free communication, and share contacts amongst themselves.
- http://www.cio.com/article/195800/Seven_Fantastic_Free_Windows_Mobile_Apps
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