The widespread reliance on networking in business as well as the growth of the Internet and online services are, undoubtedly, strong testimonies to the benefits of shared data and resources.
The reality is that wireless and mobile solutions, in whichever form, allow users to share information, e-mail and applications without having to deal with wired headaches.
And importantly, almost all computing devices that include desktops, workstations, printers and projectors are now wireless enabled.
The above is by no means breaking news, but it does reinforce how far we`ve come and what integral part wireless solutions play in our productivity, convenience and cost gains, particularly when compared to more traditional wired options.
Indeed, wireless networks extend core networks and provide greater utilisation of existing assets. Up-front expenses of the wireless network can be recovered in several cost saving areas; for example, dynamic environments requiring frequent moves and changes, adding network service to a new or temporary office, and adding connectivity to meeting rooms.
Looking particularly at printing gains, users are no longer constrained to only a few printers. Now, printers are moved to users and not the other way around, which again allows for enormous productivity gains.
In terms of emerging printing technologies, HP has just released its wireless Bluetooth and 802.11 enabled printers - the HP460 series - that epitomises the notion of printers for users.
These emerging mobile printers are all designed for efficient printing on the go and its flexible connection options make both wireless and wired printing easy. What`s even more, most of these mobile printers are packed with high-quality printing functionality as well as superior print speeds, therefore, demonstrating that mobile doesn`t necessarily mean slow.
Projectors are also starting to follow suit and now feature small lightweight exteriors as well as bundled software such as HP`s PowerPoint that allows for direct displays without desktop applications.
Indeed, the wireless and mobile space is providing unimaginable productivity gains that will only improve as time goes by.
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