The mobile lifestyle has changed the way we work and play. If mobile workers in the 21st century had to explain their working lives to their grandparents, the old folks would simply assume their descendants all turned into good-for-nothing layabouts.
"The ability to complete a full day`s work from home, or even from a coffee shop is nothing unusual today," says Darryl Squara, Business Manager, Acer & General Products. "Mobile technologies have enabled us to remain in contact with the office from almost anywhere while also allowing us to take our offices with us."
The immediate result of these opportunities is a more real-time interaction between supplier and buyer. Salespeople are now able to provide exactly the right, most up-to-date information at all times. Purchase confirmations and expected delivery dates can also be provided immediately, with far more accuracy than ever before - even if their deal is signed in a coffee bar.
There is naturally an enormous amount of marketing hype surrounding mobility and the capabilities technology offers businesses. Unfortunately, most of the hype focuses on the "cool factor" and not the practical technologies workers can use in the real world.
"One of the most used pieces of equipment in business dealings is a projector," adds Squara. "Almost every customer relationship requires the presentation of information on one or more occasions - the world loves slide shows."
As a leader in the mobile space, Acer understands that a laptop and connectivity is not enough for mobile workers. It has therefore introduced a range of lightweight projectors designed for on-the-move workers who require ease of use and portability.
"Acer`s range of projectors represent the best in portable and ultra-portable Digital Light Processors (DLP) technology," adds Squara. "DLP projectors are not susceptible to heat, humidity or vibration and are built with robust designs required for everyday use."
Supporting multiple I/O ports for easy connectivity no matter what users` video needs are, all units support keystone correction, auto sync and remote control for an easy set-up process. The resolutions supported in Acer`s range of projectors starts from native SVGA (800 x 600) or SXGA (1 024 x 768) compressed, which is available at a dealer price of R8 590 excluding VAT; up to native XGA (1 024 x 768) or SXGA (1 280 x 1 024) compressed at a dealer price of R18 770 excluding VAT.
"Keeping the wheels of the industry turning requires an investment in technology, but not all spend needs to be on the latest gadgets that vendors offer," notes Squara. "Acer has designed a range of projectors that enable users to deliver presentations to small or large groups, without leaving them out of pocket and without requiring them to have a degree in electronics to get the machines working."
Tarsus Technologies
Tarsus Technologies is rated by suppliers and channel partners as SA`s leading hardware distributor for its stability, service ethos, product knowledge, excellent support, competitive pricing strategies and channel focus.
Distributing a wide range of products from the world`s leading manufacturers, including Acer, APC, HP, IBM, OKI, Samsung and Tally, and supplementing this range with its own brand - the Tarsus PC - Tarsus focuses strongly on long-lasting partnerships with its suppliers and resellers. In line with this philosophy, Tarsus provides a comprehensive range of services to its resellers that enables them to add value to their own offering, and assists them in growing their business.
It is this service offering that has afforded Tarsus a number of channel accolades. The latest include: Channel Executive Awards - 2002; Best Distributor Overall - 2002; Compaq`s "BDG Distributor of the Year" award - 2001 and CRN Outlook Awards - 2002.
More information about Tarsus is available at http://www.tarsus.co.za.
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