There is no doubt that mobile computing has made its mark globally within corporate arenas. Decision-makers, for the most part, have embraced mobility infrastructure with the view that it is a valuable investment.
The mobile worker, if armed with the technology and infrastructure that constitutes a mobile office, is able to bolster their personal productivity. The range of solutions, software and infrastructure available allows people to e-mail, fax, print, work on spreadsheets, play games, surf the Internet and much more, anywhere and anytime.
It is this increase in company productivity and personal flexibility that has turned mobile computing into a powerful, credible and lucrative extension of any business or mobile office setup.
With large-scale innovation and development around mobile and wireless products, there is a buzz around the phrase `mobile computing` and the mobile office setup.
This recent excitement around the concept of mobility and the wireless office setup has led to a global trend of increased mobility and wireless R&D budgets, leading to further innovation and lower ownership costs of wireless and mobility technologies for companies, as a result only further reinforcing the trend towards mobile computing.
This has led to the market significantly opening up, to the extent that virtually any sized operation now has the means to acquire and use mobile and wireless technology. And businesses continue to reap the reward.
Technology that was once the exclusive domain of top-level executives and large enterprises is now available to the average consumer.
The proliferation of product, including notebooks, laptops, mobile phones, PDAs and much more, sweeping across the market now underpins modern trade. An increase in competition, research and development will likely ensure that prices do not become exorbitant and beyond the reach of the average consumer.
This is an important aspect to consider because in the excitement and vast growth within this market has already claimed some corporate casualties, specifically among those who have neglected to first consider their critical operational requirements before undertaking an immediate investment.
Decision-makers who did not initially consider the security of their networks, accessibility of staff and the risks associated with kitting out mobile representatives, have felt the brunt of their rash actions in trying to beat the field.
There is every reason to believe that vendors of mobile technology solutions will continue to pay close attention to the performance of infrastructure and how this can improve critical business operation. At the same time, investors will only consider robust and cost-effective technology to replace the traditional office setup.
The future lies in the mobile office and having the capacity to handle both core business functions and the current lifestyle requirements of today`s society.
In order to stay ahead, IT vendors and suppliers will need to adapt, be innovative and demonstrate new business mind set, one that factors in mobility and the mobile office.
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Established in 1997, Sahara Computers assembles and markets PCs and peripherals through a global distribution network that covers both established and emerging markets.
The company is based in Midrand, South Africa and is the official distributor and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) for a variety of top international vendors, including AMD, Creative, Delta, Epson, Foxconn, Intel, Lexmark, Maxtor, Microsoft, Samsung, SMC Networks and Symantec.
An accredited member of the Proudly South African campaign and SAVANT international brand awareness initiative, the Sahara business network stretches across South Africa to include Cape Town, Durban and Port Elizabeth.
The company has extended its reach to - and established presence in key global markets including Dubai and India, and continues to supply developing markets in Africa such as Botswana, Kenya, Mozambique and Namibia.
Sahara`s core focus is on the supply of affordable, reliable and accessible technology. The main objective is to raise the profile across the African and global information and communications technology supply market.
For more information on Sahara Computers, its products and services, visit www.sahara.co.za.
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