Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum has introduced a Bill that would fund a study to develop Telecommuting incentive programs by mid-2000. With a web browser and Real Player users can talk, collaborate and share streaming video from their desks. The mobile computing market is growing dramatically as corporations shift spending to equip, support and train a mobile workforce. While it does cost more to support road warriors, the investment pays off in increased productivity and better customer service. CIO magazine reveals how companies like Prudential Insurance and Sun Microsystems are supporting a remote workforce.
Cost cutting measures and the importance of training are also explored.
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