Electronic Data Collection Using Mobile Computing Technologies

Topics:
Cell phones and gear,
PDAs
Tags:
Asset,
Strategy,
Sourcing,
Software,
Purchasing & Procurement,
Operational Planning,
Mobile Computing,
Mobile,
Management,
Hardware,
...
Source:
University of the Witwatersrand

FREE Registration is required

Overview: Research has been conducted on a large telecommunications utility to automate an important business process of the utility, that of collecting information on it's geographically dispersed network assets, using mobile computing and wireless technologies. The results of the pilot for this automated business process have been encouraging and indicate a means to improve the productivity of the data collection process, and its integrity. The research compares this automated process with the current, manual, process of sourcing the field network asset data using paper-based templates. This sourcing process is followed by a data capture process to input the data from the paper template into the utility's central Geographic Information Systems (GIS).

(Is this item miscategorized? Does it need more tags? Let us know.)

Format: PDF | Size: 149KB | Date: Jun 2004 | Pages: 6

People who downloaded this item also downloaded

Top results from PDAs

White Paper Symantec Consumer Guide To Wireless Device Security
White Paper Design Process Changes Enabling Rapid Development
White Paper Always-Connected Student With Palm Handhelds, Mobile Manager & Smartphones
White Paper Technology Flat, Fast & Fashionable
White Paper NIIT Technologies

» View all PDAs listings

advertisement
advertisement
  • Click Here
  • Click Here
  • Click Here
advertisement

Returning users: Log In Here!

Already registered on BNET, TechRepublic, or ZDNet? Simply log in.

Free Membership: Sign Up Now!

Sign up for a free membership today and get instant and unlimited access to one of the largest databases of white papers, webcasts, and casestudies anywhere. Your FREE membership allows you to:

  • Download an unlimited amount of content, including classic and current white papers, case studies, webcasts and more
  • Track content on your chosen topics of interest
  • Receive targeted email alerts when your favorite content is added
  • Save content for future reading
  • Receive our member newsletter

When you register to access this directory, you become a member of BNET. In addition, you allow us to share your information with companies that produce products or services featured in the library--so that such companies may contact you with information and offers regarding their products and services. This enables us to keep the library a free service. As a directory registrant, you will receive a complimentary subscription to the BNET member newsletter, The BNET Report. You can unsubscribe from this newsletter at any time. By clicking the Sign up button, you indicate that you agree to our Terms and Conditions and have read and understand our Privacy Policy (updated).