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Mobile Computing - Applications in Government
Due to the remarkable advances in a broad set of wireless, microprocessor and storage technologies, and the convergence of network infrastructure and pervasive computing facilities, individuals will soon be able to access and consume information anytime, anywhere, from any device.
Enterprises in the public and private sectors have deployed an impressive array of mobile computing solutions to increase operational efficiency, reduce costs, and increase constituent satisfaction. On August 15th, The Forum's Emerging Technologies Committee hosted this in-depth seminar on Mobile Computing that explored: technical requirements and architectures; business drivers and applications, and; the benefits and challenges that surround the deployment of technology in this expanding sector.
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Agenda:
- Introduction: Enterprise Mobility
- Tom Steegmann, Sales Engineer, Verizon Business
The introduction will overview the business drivers, industry trends, management challenges, design architectures, and key questions that should be considered in the enterprise mobility planning process.
- Case Study: Mobility Solutions Take Flight
- Steve Allen, Vice President, Consulting Services, Linium
This presentation will focus on the use of mobile solutions to support the Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA). GTAA built and maintains one of North America's largest wireless environments. The GTAA is responsible for the management and operation of Pearson International Airport - a facility that has more than 70,000 people on-site with 26 million passengers arriving and departing annually on more than 60 airlines.
- Case Studies: Mobile Innovation
- Chandra Stevens, Enterprise Mobility Specialist, Microsoft Corporation
This presentation overviews an array of dynamic applications of mobile computing through case-in-points that include the US Department of Defense, US Army - Telemedicine, NYC DoITT, Los Angeles and Redland Police Departments, and Kenyan International Emergency Services.
- Case Study: Driving Enterprise Benefits with Wireless Mobility
- John Bagdonas, Government Data Solutions Expert NE Region for Cingular, an AT&T and BellSouth joint venture
This presentation will detail a process driven approach to define, design, deploy, support, and effectively manage wireless mobility in a multi-platform state government environment. A case study for Case Management for Social Workers will demonstrate the efficiencies in deploying wireless mobility.
- Case Studies: Municipal WiFi Made Simple
- Tom Wagar, Systems Engineering Leader, Nortel
This presentation will discuss outdoor Wireless Mesh Network Solutions which allow federal, municipal, or homeland security entities as well as citizens to cost-effectively maximize the benefits of WIFI access in a wide range of areas. Case studies of the recent Buffalo WIFI project as well as other global solutions will be highlighted.
- Open Forum Q&A
- Ask the experts