Types Of Wireless Internet & Intranet Business Applications
As we approach the new millennium, society is extensively more computer literate and dependent on instantaneous information. People are on the go for both business and pleasure, and this increased demand on time and convenience has created a need for advanced wireless products.
To meet this extensive demand for technologically advanced services, mobile systems must be able to support high speeds while remaining cost effective. Technologies that can supply unique multi-media applications in one integrated system are in high demand. Small, powerful application rich devices are the ones most coveted by cutting edge professionals.
However, professionals are not the only ones requesting these varied applications of wireless Internet. Wireless services are used by students, parents and anyone with a need to stay connected. Mobile services are growing rapidly. Electronic commerce is gaining in popularity. Laptops and portable computers are seen in the office, the classroom and the ballfield.
The wireless Internet is in a rapid growth stage. In addition to what users can do today: email, fax, Internet/corporate network access, users can expect to be able to use their favorite application while on the move. The new generation of applications that link into corporate databases for such purposes as sales support functions and e-commerce are easily transferable to a mobile environment. The wireless Internet could potentially revolutionize the manner in which business is transacted, in the same way in which fixed data networks transformed businesses in the 1980s.
As early as the year 2000 we will see some new applications that will add to the functionality of any business. The most apparent application will be the general access to the Web via a mobile connection. This utilization will give the user flexibility. Next, would be wireless email. An operator could check his/her email in the car, at the construction site or at a concert. This ability to stay "connected" constantly will open up a large opportunity for net providers to lease these applications.
Online banking would also increase. Checking your balance, transferring money or paying bills could all be done, anywhere and anytime. This is a revenue generator for banks and lending institutions. They could charge to do these services via wireless net.
Service providers such as AOL would provide real time quotes, lottery, sports scores, interactive games etc. A premium would be placed to use the wireless net. Since this information is time sensitive the user would offer a premium to get the information as it happens.
Wireless e-commerce revenue would increase because the face time would increase. This means that now, more people will have access at different times so the revenue stream will go up. Someone could book travel arrangements, buy a CD, reserve a new best seller or just browse the latest new fashions.
Finally, business meeting efficiency would increase. New technologies like video conferencing, videotelephony, Smartphones and Palm Pilots (pictures below), would streamline the traditional business meeting. Now business partners could meet instanteously while being anywhere in the world.
