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Accountants need to be contactable at all times during recession because clients need advice when faced with decisions that could make or break them. This is increasing the use of […]

Mobile data transmissions are now 'critical' to the UK economy, and Ofcom aims to find new and better ways to use the technology to enhance the nation's competitiveness. Today Ofcom […]

Picture story - good picture in folder. Wireless network draws visitors through castle walls Ireland's Office of Public Works (OPW) has implemented a high-powered wireless network at the 12th century […]

Ireland's Office of Public Works (OPW) has implemented a high-powered wireless network at the 12th century Kilkenny Castle, overcoming the challenges of working in a listed building, to provide high […]

security Despite many organisations introducing a wireless policy, businesses are still failing to recognise or guard against the threats posed by wireless technologies With surveys showing that more than 80% […]

smart projects Council speeds up repairs with GPS and data links to Tablet PCs Will Hadfield will.hadfield@rbi.co.uk Caerphilly County Borough Council has used mobile technology to increase the proportion of […]

Lindsay Clarklindsay.clark@rbi.co.ukTyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service has begun using mobile computing to improve the collection of fire risk information from households, following a successful pilot.To meet the government's […]

End-users are enthusiastically embracing wireless connectivity, but IT directors need to take the initiative to ensure risks are minimised and opportunities are exploited, writes Cliff Saran All around we are […]

Lindsay Clark computer.weekly@rbi.co.uk UK organisations are investing heavily in wireless technology, but almost one third of IT leaders do not measure return on investment for wireless projects, a survey by […]

Many companies are keen to exploit the benefits of mobile IT but fewer have a coherent strategy about how to harness it for the good of the whole organisation. It […]

Antony Savvas computer.weekly@rbi.co.uk University College London Hospitals (UCLH) NHS Trust has created the UK's largest single wireless network to support 7,000 users across eight hospitals. The network includes offering data […]

Mobile computing is seeing history repeat itself. Twenty years after IT departments were turned upside down, as PCs gave users control, they are facing a similar challenge as mobile computing […]

Companies are rapidly adopting mobile applications as they realise the technology is finally delivering genuine business value Enterprises are adopting mobile applications faster than planned. After five years of false […]

Technology progress at this year's Wimbledon tennis championship once again outstripped the progress of Britain's tennis favourites. New on Centre Court was a voice over wireless broadband deployment, which allows […]

l NPS contractors will access company network from any mobile device l The firm predicts kit could help generate £5m in new business Arif Mohamed computer.weekly@rbi.co.uk Property services firm National […]

You want to mobilise your business, but what products are on offer to help you do this? What issues should you be aware of when setting up such an infrastructure? […]

That business model may work better for the independent coffee shop, rather than the fast-food chain, says analyst Robin Bloor. 'If your business is geared to rapid throughput, you would […]

The business case for going wireless may be obvious, but IT managers must monitor the benefits to the business and make sure the end-user is ready to adapt BYLINE: Farid […]

Julia Vowler computer.weekly@rbi.co.uk Companies in a range of industries, particularly utilities, retail and delivery, are investing in wireless and GPRS technology to improve communication with field staff and help reduce […]

Although corporate spending on mobile access to business applications remains a tiny fraction of what firms spend on mobile voice services, companies are beginning to implement it to improve productivity […]

l BNFL replaces staff laptops and mobilesl Blackberry handhelds could save £60 per userl Users will not need to dial in to receive e-mail Cliff Saran cliff.saran@rbi.co.uk British Nuclear Fuel […]

The ability of wireless networking to get away from the starting line quickly and scale hurdles was shown when the organisers of the Badminton Horse Trials got an 802.11b network […]

Antony Adshead antony.adshead@rbi.co.uk Scottish Water has rolled out new GSM mobile technology to its service engineers and integrated the kit with three legacy systems in a project which has cut […]

mobile A 2.5G network delivers competitive advantage at global courier firm UPS UPS uses GPRS for instant delivery alerts Daniel Thomas daniel.thomas@rbi.co.uk Next generation mobile technologies such as GPRS were […]

Daniel Thomas Mobile point of sale systems must be fully integrated with back-office systems if they are to deliver return on investment, analysts have warned. Last week, high street retailer […]

Why are Nordic countries ahead in all things mobile? The take-up of Wap and SMS has ignited an already technology-sawy population. ALISON CLASSE finds out why Why has mobile technology […]

Before you start converting your Web-based applications for mobile phones, think about how it will look and feel to the user. NICK LANGLEY suggests a cocktail for success A couple […]

E-business award winner Ideal Boilers seized on the emergence of Wap phones to give its installers accessible. quick information and support its products. Boiler manufacturer Ideal has the worst of […]

Solutions for the mobile office The increasing mobility of company employees demands new ways of accessing up-to-date information. Mobile office solutions support personal interactive information management and mobile access to […]

Next generation Internet creates the conditions required for mobile business Mobile business is where the internet meets mobility and electronic business, creating the freedom to communicate, retrieve information or carry […]

Is it the technology that drives the telecommunications industry or is it the services? In search of the 'killer app', PHILIP HUNTER considers where telecoms is going. The past is […]

THE number of mobile connections to the Internet will top one billion worldwide by 2003, according to forecasts from GartnerGroup. The analyst group predicts that 65% of the European population […]

Despite banks' efforts to prepare for mobile commerce using Wap, iniatitives by telecoms providers could mean they are hit twice over. The high street banks are facing a new threat […]

New mobile data communications system provides on-the-spot information to help fire-fighters save lives Hereford and Worcester Fire Brigade's new mobile data communications system aims to provide the information that crews […]

Norman Lamont, when he was still Chancellor of the Exchequer, once criticised mobile phone users for disrupting the atmosphere of restaurants. The Chancellor was roundly criticised for being prejudiced against […]