A wirelessly-connected handheld device has two major business benefits, that stand out:
- It can connect to the office messaging system. So you can keep current with emails, new calendar events, and so on
- It can provide access to production systems, typically through a web browser. Eg you can get into sales or shipping systems through the device
Which is the driver for mobile messaging devices?
In about 70% of new sales, messaging is the main driver. Other applications hover in the back of purchasers' minds. In about 30% of cases, production applications come first, with messaging secondary.
Author: David Ferris