Capturing the Power: August 7, 2008 Edition
Bonus: Research finds linkage between mobility and business success
Mobility is a wonderful thing. As mobility gets built into all products and services, businesses need to learn how to both capture the power of mobility and manage the dangers introduced through mobility. Here are some examples of how the power of mobility is being applied to create competitive advantage:
- jkOnTheRun uses EV-DO to stay connected in the wake of Hurricane Dolly
- “Latin American Users Recognize Mobility As Productivity, Personal Balance Tool”
- Italian agriculture ministry uses SMS to drive market efficiency
- Radbound University has walkers swallow RFID pills to keep them healthy and safe
- NYPD looking for evidence from cameraphones
- Nobile Construction uses GPS technology to improve efficiency and reduce fuel costs
- China uses mobile technology to monitor and control taxis for “driver safety” during Olympics
- Scientists using WiMax to monitor volcanoes
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