Airlines and product manufacturers are racing to see who can develop the most advanced and versatile mobile travel planning technology. Among the applications likely to benefit are vehicle location, road maintenance, fleet and asset management, and emergency services. Diversity in the workplace Field Force Automation Laptops, move over. This article predicts that they may soon be replaced by less-expensive wireless handhelds that are easier to use in the field. It also includes opposing views from experts who say we are at least two years away from handsets that can rival laptops' functionality.
Voice recognition is viewed by some as the solution to handhelds' tiny keypads.
This brief application story focuses on a trucking company's use of Qualcomm's mobile information management system, which includes hardware, network management services, and applications software. The system will permit data tracking, monitoring of performance and maintenance schedules, and vehicle location. This case study examines the technical aspects and business advantages of a mature wireless application. This news story details how handheld devices, wireless terminals on Avis's airport shuttles, and access point at airport terminals and lots will speed customers on their way. In an interview with Computerworld, UPS's Robert Conner, director of interactive media at the company, explains why UPS will soon offer wireless tracking and how it's dealing with the inherent security issues.