be running different operating systems, can be a formidable challenge. To make certain your data, devices, and network stay uncompromised, you need robust, flexible management, advanced security features, and responsible usage policies.


Notebooks, Tablets, and Smartphones—Oh My! With so many different choices when it comes to mobile computing, finding the right device for your users’ needs may seem daunting. Thanks to powerful new processors and energy efficient technologies, there are many different portable options on the market today—including notebooks, tablets, and smartphones. Should you let your employees choose what devices they use at work? Can they use their personal devices instead of organization-supplied ones? Different mobile devices offer varying levels of portability, convenience, and performance, so it’s important to consider your users’ environment and computing needs when selecting a device. In many cases, users will require more than one device based on the situation—but keep in mind, supporting too many devices or operating systems can be a challenge for IT staff. Evaluate your users’ workloads, and select a portable device that strikes a good balance between the features your users want and the functionality they need.


Gear Up with a Game Plan To ensure you see the greatest benefits—and fewest challenges— from mobile computing, you’ll need to develop a strategy that maps out how you want to use mobility within your organization. This mobility strategy should cover portable


computing devices, data service plans, usage policies, necessary training programs, as well as networking, management, and security needs. How will mobility integrate into your existing infrastructure? A clear understanding of what you want to accomplish will make it easier to answer questions that arise throughout the process of implementing a mobility solution. It’s also important to consider how you’ll implement future technology as devices, applications, and infrastructure evolve.


An excellent way to start collecting information for your mobility strategy is with an assessment. Determining portable device compatibility, security risks, wireless networking needs, and cellular connectivity options is much easier when you have complete understanding of your existing infrastructure’s capabilities and your users’ performance needs. Establishing a mobility solution is a big step for many organizations, so it’s crucial to start off on the right foot. Gather as much information as you can to make intelligent, informed decisions, and your mobility investment will continue to pay productivity dividends for years to come.


GovConnection can help you build a mobility solution that offers the flexibility and performance benefits to help your organization get more done in the office, at home, or on the road. Our team of experts can design, plan, and build a solution that meets your unique requirements.


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Meet the Mobility Experts


GovConnection offers a suite of services to help you design and implement a mobility solution that meets the unique needs of your environment. Our experts can evaluate and configure hardware, software, and technical support solutions to fit your budget and application. Our services provide detailed information on the following technologies:


Cellular Mobility


The business environment as it exists today requires speed and accessibility. Being able to reach someone on their cell phone isn’t always enough; professionals also need access to their internal systems and email. Whether it’s smartphones, notebooks, or PDAs, GovConnection can get you connected.


Cisco WAAS Proof of Concept


Cisco Wide Area Application Services (WAAS) Proof of Concept (POC) provides a simple and efficient way to deliver the bandwidth and performance required by next-generation computing devices. We tailor this technology to fit your specific needs, ensuring that your organization has flexible, powerful networking options.


Wireless Site Survey


Design an efficient wireless infrastructure and ensure a problem-free implementation with the right information. The data collected from our Wireless Site Survey can improve network operations and save you money. Our valuable information reveals:


• The correct amount of coverage for your environment and usage requirements


• The ideal combination of access points and antennas for your needs


• Optimum locations for each access point to ensure maximum coverage and performance


Call your Account Manager today to learn how we can help streamline your mobility strategy.


1.800.800.0019 www.govconnection.com


1.800.800.0019


www.govconnection.com


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