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DISH Network's Cloud-Based Field Service Strategy
DISH Network has improved technician productivity by 10% with cloud-based software and rugged tablet computers.  Continue Reading..
Purpose-Built Vs. Built For A Purpose: What's The Difference?
In my February column, I discussed what I believe are the most overused terms in mobility. One of those terms was “purpose-built.” Without specifics to explain what purpose-built really means, the term becomes just another platitude used in marketing materials. By Sarah Howland, Editor In Chief, Field Technologies magazine  Continue Reading..
Mobile Device Management Gains Momentum
MDM (mobile device management) solution choices multiply as personal devices flood corporate networks.  Continue Reading..
Why Does A Rugged Tablet Cost More Than An iPad?
There are three main areas that drive up the cost of rugged tablets: manufacturing volume, engineering, and configurability.  Continue Reading..
Tablets In The Field: The End Of The Laptop, Or Just Another Option?
Since the introduction of the iPad, many people have been asking the question of whether or not the tablet is the ‘laptop killer.’ I’ve asked myself this question quite a few times over the past two years, specifically as it relates to the mobile workforce. By Sarah Howland, Editor In Chief, Field Technologies magazine  Continue Reading..
Remote Monitoring: The Next Generation Of Field Service
An M2M (machine-to-machine)- enabled remote monitoring solution has transformed the way Emerson Network Power provides service.  Continue Reading..
Aiding Profitable Service Management
Particularly in today’s economic climate, companies are looking for applications which deliver a quick and effective solution with a recognized ROI. By Gerry Emmett, GoServicePro  Continue Reading..
Mobile Printer Use Growing Steadily
Mobile printing technology finds new markets looking for portability and productivity.  Continue Reading..
The Tablet Revolution Has Arrived
Thank you, iPad, for making tablets the most-wanted form factor.  Continue Reading..
Time Tracking Is Money
More accurate time tracking saves Consulting Services Inc. 50 hours a month in managing payroll mistakes.  Continue Reading..

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