New White Paper Addresses Importance Of Mobile Computing TCO
Source: Field Technologies Magazine
June 16, 2009 — To better serve the growing demand for technology in field services, Panasonic Computer Solutions Company, manufacturer of durable, reliable Panasonic Toughbook® mobile computers, today announced the availability of a white paper — done in conjunction with leading technology analysts Venture Development Corporation — addressing the importance of using TCO analysis in acquiring mobile technology solutions. The paper, titled "Mapping Technical and Operational Challenges of Mobile Computing Deployments: Using TCO Analysis to Identify the Ideal Mobile Computing Solution for Frontline Workers" can be found in the "Knowledge Center" of the Panasonic Toughbook web site (www.panasonic.com/toughbook) at:
http://www.panasonic.com/business/toughbook/about-knowledge-center-white-paper.asp. It can also be viewed on the Integrated Solutions web site at http://www.isminfo.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1434&Itemid=108.
Even in this age of technology dependency, field service organizations — as well as organizations in other markets with mobile workforces — frequently make mobility investment decisions with incomplete information or a general misunderstanding of the environments in which their solutions are to be deployed. Combined with today's tough economic climate and pressure to cut costs, companies often purchase solutions that do not map to their users' environments because of perceived saving — the purchase based on price.
VDC research shows that mobile device purchase price accounts for less than 30% of total deployment costs. Because of this, it is important that field service organizations take a deep look at all costs in order to truly evaluate their technology options.
"Unfortunately, it's fairly common for companies to make mobile technology purchases based on insufficient data," said Kyp Walls, director, product management, Panasonic Computer Solutions Company. "This often results in a poor return on investment and lost revenue and efficiency opportunities. We believe this white paper will empower companies with mobile technology needs to make more informed decisions, resulting in a positive long term impact."
This white paper outlines the hard and soft costs related to mobility projects, providing guidelines — such as user segmentation — to help project leaders make the best long-term decisions. It will discuss in detail the following points:
For more information on Venture Development Corporation, go to: www.vdcresearch.com.
About Panasonic Computer Solutions Company
Panasonic Computer Solutions Company empowers the mobile workforce. The company is a unit of Panasonic Corporation of North America, which is the principal North American subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation (NYSE: PC). Panasonic has delivered reliable, durable mobile solutions through its Toughbook® line of notebook computers for fifteen years and has expanded the boundaries of wireless communications technology through a broad portfolio of products, ranging from fully rugged, industrial strength notebook computers and tablet PCs to business-rugged thin-and-light and ultraportable notebooks. A core manufacturer, Panasonic controls the entire process of design, manufacture, quality assurance, service, and support. As a result, Panasonic Toughbooks are known for having the lowest failure rates in the industry. Government, industrial, and commercial users — from Fortune 1,000 companies to small businesses — rely on solutions from Panasonic, wherever their work takes them.
http://www.panasonic.com/business/toughbook/about-knowledge-center-white-paper.asp. It can also be viewed on the Integrated Solutions web site at http://www.isminfo.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1434&Itemid=108.
Even in this age of technology dependency, field service organizations — as well as organizations in other markets with mobile workforces — frequently make mobility investment decisions with incomplete information or a general misunderstanding of the environments in which their solutions are to be deployed. Combined with today's tough economic climate and pressure to cut costs, companies often purchase solutions that do not map to their users' environments because of perceived saving — the purchase based on price.
VDC research shows that mobile device purchase price accounts for less than 30% of total deployment costs. Because of this, it is important that field service organizations take a deep look at all costs in order to truly evaluate their technology options.
"Unfortunately, it's fairly common for companies to make mobile technology purchases based on insufficient data," said Kyp Walls, director, product management, Panasonic Computer Solutions Company. "This often results in a poor return on investment and lost revenue and efficiency opportunities. We believe this white paper will empower companies with mobile technology needs to make more informed decisions, resulting in a positive long term impact."
This white paper outlines the hard and soft costs related to mobility projects, providing guidelines — such as user segmentation — to help project leaders make the best long-term decisions. It will discuss in detail the following points:
- Improving mobile investments decisions through TCO analysis
- The evolution of mobile computing
- Segmenting mobile workers
- The impact of TCO
- Performing an accurate TCO analysis
For more information on Venture Development Corporation, go to: www.vdcresearch.com.
About Panasonic Computer Solutions Company
Panasonic Computer Solutions Company empowers the mobile workforce. The company is a unit of Panasonic Corporation of North America, which is the principal North American subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation (NYSE: PC). Panasonic has delivered reliable, durable mobile solutions through its Toughbook® line of notebook computers for fifteen years and has expanded the boundaries of wireless communications technology through a broad portfolio of products, ranging from fully rugged, industrial strength notebook computers and tablet PCs to business-rugged thin-and-light and ultraportable notebooks. A core manufacturer, Panasonic controls the entire process of design, manufacture, quality assurance, service, and support. As a result, Panasonic Toughbooks are known for having the lowest failure rates in the industry. Government, industrial, and commercial users — from Fortune 1,000 companies to small businesses — rely on solutions from Panasonic, wherever their work takes them.