...Wireless Technology in the Workplace Wireless Technology in the Workplace The first demonstration of a mobile phone was in 1973. Ten years later Motorola offered the first commercially available mobile phone. While it took ten years to bring the wireless phone to the marketplace, technology continues to advance with rapidity. With advancements in technology come “advancements in mobility, cloud and other areas” (Athow, 2014). With this evolution, employees are more mobile and constantly connected to their employer than ever before. Finding ways to convert the workplace into a wireless workplace offers benefits to both the employer and employee. Converting an office to a wireless office is a considerable investment, though there is a quick return on the investment. Employers have the option to allow more employees to work remotely, making the need for huge offices with an assigned workspace for each employee archaic. Depending on hours of operation and schedules, employees have the ability to share workspace for the times they are in the office, or have unassigned work areas. Companies can leverage this option and seek opportunities to reduce real estate cost through consolidation and reduction in office space. Employees have access to corporate software, data, and full functionality of a traditional office with the use of their tablets, laptops, and smartphones. Connected to a secure WiFi, employees now have the option to work remotely and create a more flexible schedule...
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...Wireless Technology Ripton Powell BIS/221 08/17/15 Martin Mueller Wireless Technology in the Workplace Wireless technology has become one of the fastest rising staples used in the workplace today. It has impacted the way we all function in the workplace in many different aspects, some positive and some negative. Online, there are articles by Aaron Charles of Demand Media, covering a few different aspects of the effects that wireless technology have on the workplace and the employees of these workplaces. Collaboration, mobilization, security & distractions are some of the effects; they all play a crucial role in the growth and well being of the business based on how they are managed. Positive Effects In the workplace, there are certain amenities that will allow for increased productivity compared to an atmosphere without them. The wireless networks in tandem with the technology that utilizes their benefits such as smartphones, tablets and wireless computers to make communication more efficient. By making it easier to connect with coworkers, there becomes a new array of possibilities that present themselves. The reduction in the amount of travel that is required to get the same amount of work done plays a huge part in all of this, in fact the article states “…the IAAP poll also showed that 86 percent of surveyed execs think that workers will be more accessible for collaboration in the future – even while on vacation.” Telecommunicating has become a phenomenon...
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...Wireless Technology Paper Andrea Munoz BIS/221 May 23, 2016 John Zupan Wireless Technology Paper For this assignment, the article used was titled “The Impact of Wireless Communication in the Workplace”. The author of this article is Aaron Charles. He has written business and technology articles for both online and print publications. This article was found online through a google search. In this article, Mr. Charles references a poll by the Association of Administrative Professionals which indicated that forty-two percent of executives surveyed believed that they would be working even more in the coming years, mainly because of wireless communication technologies. He goes on to state that there is evidence that shows how wireless communication technologies have impacted the workplace in four specific areas. The areas Mr. Charles refers to are collaboration, mobilization, distraction, and security. When talking about collaboration, Mr. Charles points out that wireless devices such as smartphones, tablets, and laptops have given workers more flexibility when it comes to getting work done. Because of these devices, workers do not have to be stuck behind a cubicle. Also, he mentions that the need to travel for business meetings has been reduced because of wireless technologies. Business partners no longer have to be in the same room or in the same country to hold business meetings. Furthermore, he adds that mobilization is related to collaboration. Mr. Charles states how...
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...Wireless Technologies and Networks Wireless Technologies and Networks in the work environment Learning about different forms of communication is always fun and also discussing things that will heighten technology is also great to talk about. When the team got together we had numerous discussions going about that ended up almost like a tree discussion where we obviously knew the base of the talk and then we climbed up the trunk and went into tangents like branches. All in all it was a great conversation and I think the team came out with a great understanding and also more knowledge of the topic. Wireless technology and networks in the work environment are a part of most people’s everyday lives. While I was speaking and contributing to the discussion I realized that my team had more knowledge of the subject then I did and maybe it was better for me to listen and not speak as much as I am an active learner when listening so I can comprehend the information being given. While I was speaking I wanted to stress to my team that privacy and using the wireless technology in the workplace has to be front and center of the discussion. Understanding also that utilizing the different forms of networks in the workplace also will help the speed of getting things done. My portion of the discussion was received well and the discussion on privacy and policy of using the network lasted about twenty minutes so knew that I had brought up a valid topic. Developing wireless communication...
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...Wireless Technology Paper Shraina Sanders BIS/221 April 11, 2016 Jacquelyn Newsom Wireless Technology Paper Wireless technology in the workplace and home can make life so much easier. I recently read an article that gave me a different perspective. Wireless technology now enables companies the ability to reach their employees by way of text, email or voice. Most advanced smartphones can also be used as a personal computer. They are able to print, create spreadsheets, video conference and perform many other office functions. In my line of work we do not use smartphones for security reasons, however we do have use of IPads. This allows me to be mobile, do my work and go from one cubicle to another without having to always return to a stationary desktop and input data. The article, also made reference to how a mechanic is able to make repairs virtually and architects are now able to send their designs for proofreading or to make last minute changes. These are things that I had never even thought of, because I do not work in that type of environment. The possibilities are endless, when it comes to technology in the workplace. Consider the fact that wireless networking eliminates a great deal of time and effort. Before, if there was a problem within a network, it could take many man hours to find and repair, because of the time it took to manually test hundreds of wires to find one defect. Now we are able to simply configure the system to suit our needs. If there is a problem...
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...NETW 562 Final Exam Keller Purchase here https://sellfy.com/p/9vFZ/ Product Description First page 1. (TCO A) Explain how a wireless handset initiates a call. When a mobile phone is powered up, it registers, or identifies itself to a base station. Information about a phone such as the… (TCO B) Give an example of a mobile marketing campaign utilizing a mobile wireless application. How does the campaign capitalize on the mobile factor? Mobile Marketing is just another way of reaching out to target consumers via mobile devices and… (TCO B) List and explain three prominent applications of WDAs, and the markets where they are used. I-MODE – iMode was the original mobile data technology. iMode mobile Internet technology was introduced in Japan in… (TCO C) Explain the effects of J2ME and BREW on mobile application development. BREW and J2ME are intended to provide a standard protocol for downloading executable applications to… (TCO C) What role can Java play in enhancing the mobile shopping experience? Java reduces the cost of downloading and developing moving images that are written in HTML because…. (TCO D) Discuss why a company would deploy WDAs versus laptops. A mobility increase production in most enterprise but the same doesn’t apply to others due to some… (TCO D) Describe 2 challenges of managing mobile devices in the enterprise. Two key challenges IT department faces in managing Mobile device in an enterprise are: Mobile applications...
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...Computing technology advances in the past decade have created a more easy and flexible work place. Mobile technology can mean greater productivity, but it also has inadequate security measures to mitigate the risks inherent in the use of mobile devices. There are many factors to consider when deciding if wireless networking or in specifically if wireless technology is a reliable and safe route for the healthcare systems. Given the type of wireless infrastructure and different construction techniques, there are many ways to develop safe, reliable and most importantly a secure wireless health care technology. First, the important thing to consider is the assurance and security that we may face in today's enterprise healthcare systems. For this particular case, there are multiple office spaces in the professional building. With that said there may be multiple wireless transmitters and due to a radio-frequency wireless application may be a source of interference for another application. Security for wireless medical devices and systems must be addressed and make sure that it is able to handle such risks that can be involved. Some things to keep in mind would be if this exchangeability is worth the risks with such diligent information. With these interferences, it's a matter of manageability for a safe and secure method of transferring patient data from one space to another. Secondly, threats differ by groups whether they may be a police force or a medical team and most security...
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...affect the organization of Verizon wireless Level One Heading The major four functions of management includes planning, controlling, organizing, and leading. These four functions could be affected by both internal and external factors in any business environment. Planning in management is systematically making decisions based on goals and activities that will be pursued by an individual. Controlling in management is the Monitoring performance and making changes. Organizing in management is assembling and coordinating human, financial, physical, information, and other resources needed to achieve goals. Leading in management involves the manager’s efforts to stimulate the high performance by employees. The external forces that affect the four functions of a business in management includes political, economic, technological, and sociological. Sociological is the demographics status in which helps management to plan for the future and design products for different aspects of people. Political and Economic includes all essential factors such as competitors and suppliers and customers as well this allows them to study their suppliers and competitors. Technology has a big effect on businesses, and the market could change overnight at any time so it is up to management to be able to adapt and be in potion to make decisions to adjust the company up to standards. The internal and external factors such as: Globalization, Technology, Innovation, Diversity, and Ethics...
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...Current Event article: Wireless technology changing work and play While I was researching an article to do for my assignment I stumbled upon this article from a CNN website that was speaking on the technology in a workplace. In the article it spoke about how modern technology has went from work that is primarily done in an office place to technology now that allows you to access emails, phone calls, and office documents on the go at all times from the palm of your hand. The author spoke about the pros and cons of being able to access your work at all times and what work has become. "A huge difference for many is that we find it much more difficult to maintain barriers between work and play," said Bowker, executive director of Santa Clara University's Center for Science, Technology and Society, which studies technology's impact on culture. ("Cnn.com", 2015). The article talks about the convenient access to your work inside and outside of the workplace, but also tells about the conflict modern technology can caused because business can be taken out of the office. Years ago working was a strictly office thing because of lack of phone communication, now there is no excuse for a person not handle the important business deals because no matter where you are you will still have access to documents, emails, and calls. In the article it also talks about how we as people are losing interaction skills and how face to face conversations are suffering, calling it stretching etiquette....
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...Wireless Networks Wireless media is an essential part of everyday life now. Without it businesses would not be able to perform as efficient. Ever since wireless media came about, telecommunications turned the use of the Internet, electronics, and fiber optics. With the advancement of wireless media telecommunications businesses have the ability to send and receive messages to one another instantly eliminating the need of sending letters through the post office. One major challenge to developing a system of communications based on wireless media is the security. More than ever companies and individuals use this wireless technology to their advantage, for important documents or information they want kept to themselves, such as e-mail, mobile money transactions, and data transmissions. As these wireless technologies grow, and keep vital information, hackers begin to implement new ways to attack these new technologies. It is difficult to apply security into smaller devices with low power processors, minimal memory capacities and that use unreliable, low-bandwidth wireless networks. Smart phones that incorporate wireless technologies have changed the business world in numerous ways. With smart phones people can check and respond to important emails or calls when away from the office or workplace. Most businesses today require their corporate workers, managers, and supervisors to carry smart phones or mobile devices at all times. Businesses are now more than ever relying on mobile...
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...Wireless Technologies Proposal BIS/220 10/13/2014 Professor Dina Cobb Wireless Technologies Proposal In today’s technological world, Party Plates need to establish a competitive and innovative approach to utilizing technology trends to gain corporate goals. Our new mission is to create an environment where all departments can interact with customers and employees, to collaborate effectively. Accomplishing this goal will require the implementation of wireless technologies within this organization. Upon completing an intensive research, we would like to propose the implementation of Wireless Local Area Networking, also known as WLAN and Wireless Computers. The potential wireless technologies will improve communication, enhance efficiency and introduce new ideas of executing different tasks within Party Plates. Highlighted in this proposal are the pros and cons, justifications and potential risk of implementing these wireless technologies. Also included is a spreadsheet that validates the cost of the hardware and software that are required for the proposed wireless technologies. Overall, the new potential wireless technologies will leverage the company’s strategic mission to produce the best quality products based on customer’s demands. According to Snyder 2012, “In order to meet expectation of overall productivity such as production, distribution, etc, implementation of new technology should cohere with customer demands and company standards” (par.)...
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...Determining Databases and Data Communications Determining Databases and Data Communications Having a clear understanding of the technologies to implement is an incredible tool for managing companies with computer technology as their primary means of sustainability. This knowledge helps their personnel responsible for information management to make informed decisions about which technology to actually implement. These strategic decisions permit the manager to effectively utilize time and resources in seemingly intimidating tasks. This is shown in both scenarios. In the first scenario a marketing assistant working at a consumer electronics company is tasked with maintaining booths for trade shows from start to finish. In addition that individual is also tasked to resolve any issues related to product shipment that may arise. Knowing what information is to be retained is important in ensuring best tools are used in trade fairs. Situations like these calls for detailed list of displays, equipment, and booths that are necessary and how they are being shipped and retrieved. Let’s say a trade show is to be organized in San Antonio, Texas with a requirement of one booth and display. The marketing assistant must make sure the booth with display is brought to the location in time and taken back for future use to the company. With knowing the delivering postal tracking number, a tab can be kept on the dispatch and retrieval date. Every trade show typically needs certain...
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...Drones Technology: An Emerging Wireless Communication Trend at Workplace Allison Maestas BIS/221 March 14th, 2016 Lisa Ricks Introduction Emerging Technologies: Emerging technologies are type of new era technology which is currently developing or will be developed over next five to ten years. Emerging technologies have potential to alter business and social environment. These include IT, Wireless data communication, robotics, and bio-technologies. Drone is best example of emerging IT and wireless data transfer technology. It helps humans in many ways despite fact it has many drawbacks also. Drone technology is a type of emerging technology in which we feed commands in a flying object controlled by wireless controller. It helps us plenty of ways like Policing, delivery, entertainment, surveillance & surveying, agriculture, journalism, arts, firefighting, and nonmilitary security work (Byman, 2013). The reason for using these drones is that they are cheaper and more durable than helicopters due to their mechanical simplicity. Delivery drones are type of drones which is used to send medicines or other necessary stuff at faraway places where presence of human is hazardous for his life for example RQ-7 Shadow is capable of delivering a 20 lb (09.1 kg) “Quick MEDS” canister to front line troops. Professional Usage of Drone Technology at Workplace: The development of Unmanned Aerial Automobiles permitted the world to consider of innovative techniques to implement mutual...
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...for communication between each other, present throughout history. In recent years, new technology achievements have been the emergence of computers, telephone, cell lines, wired and wireless networks and satellite. The main principle of communication is via speech on the relationship between sender, message and receiver. But technology today should not only refer to the voice, but should try to cover a wider gamma of applications, be it data transmission. Given this need is emerging computer networks like the intranet, extranet and internet. Concerning the exchange of voice and data need to be connected to the world via the Internet is essential, where some problems arise concerning the implementation of wired networks because the transportation of equipment is necessary either within a local and within an office. By presenting this need it became part of a group of larger study, from wireless networks, transferring data via infrared, as well as the application of satellite networks. They have failed to meet this need making the connection of users in different parts of the world. The application of wireless technology , is having a boom in transmission speeds , but not compete with the use of wired networks or the use of fiber optics , however satisfactorily meet the need of users movement . Let us start with the definition of wireless, this term refers to the use of wireless technology which allows you to connect multiple computers together. Thus it has been becoming one...
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...WIRELESS TECHNOLOGY IN THE WORKPLACE Wireless Technology in the Workplace Each year, businesses must change their approach to accommodate the rapidly changing elements of modern technology. Television is fading and social media is on the rise, and it seems as if smart phones and tablets are taking over the world. The following are ways that smart phones have revolutionized our conception of business: * Email and Response Times: Email has done a lot the way we think of business communication, and likewise, smart phones have done a lot to change how we think of emails. It once was standard to let emails pile up because you didn’t have the opportunity to constantly check them, causing response time to be one to three business days. Because of the smart phone, the response time has decreased to two to twelve hours. * Increased Attention to Social Networks: Social networks have already ramped up in popularity and importance for businesses. However, thanks to the constant attention users pay to their smart phone, social networking apps have become the single greatest source of word of mouth traffic. * Easier Travel Opportunities: Going on a business trips is now easier. Because of the smart phone, not only can you can find plane tickets and low hotel prices at a moment’s notice, you can find your way around the area thanks to mobile maps and GPS navigation utilities. * Increased Telecommuting Opportunities: Ten years ago, the idea of working entirely from...
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