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Mobility

The first of Computing's Definitive Guides analyses how UK companies are using mobile technology to improve operations

Written by Mark Samuels

Mobile momentum

Linda More reports on the advances that have taken place in mobile technologies in the past few years ­and the changes likely to occur in the future

An appetite for growth

In this guide to mobility in the enterprise, Lisa Kelly reports on the mobile policies at three companies and how they are using the technology to meet their business targets

Case study: Bradford Community Housing Trust

Having many workers who spend their day on the move means mobile computing technology is essential to Bradford Community Housing Trust

Case study: Filton College

A wireless system helped Filton College in Bristol to work flexibly

Skills on the move

In the third of a four-part weekly guide to mobility in the enterprise, James Mortleman reports on the effect of mobile technology on skills and careers

Case study: Swindon Commercial Services

Mobile technology is helping the council deal with local problems

Top five mobility skills over the next three years

What are the key skills for success in mobile IT?

Top sectors for mobility

Which industries are making most use of mobile technology?

An urge to converge

Linda More explains how a unified communications strategy can help simplify business processes and increase productivity

Case study: Bullring

Birmingham's busy Bullring shopping centre has benefited from integrated technology

Case study: Ministry of Sound

Famous nightclub Ministry of Sound uses a mobile communication system that keeps all staff members in tune with each other whether they're at home or abroad

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