The Uses of Wireless Technology in Business Many varieties of wireless communication are available today; and many are even tailored for business application. The two technologies that Team B recommends are cellular communication and WIFI. These are two markets that are reaching to expand accessibility and creating new applications to mobilize our business. Through the WIFI on our phone we are able to send picture of designs for new paper products. We can tailor presentations for our target audience and with our WIFI we can show them almost anywhere especially if a client has access to a smart phone. Through these forms of wireless technology our business has the ability to go global.
Pros
Some benefits of the technologies are as follows. One, cellular technology creates the most efficient form of communication within the company, by keeping employees focus on work while they are communicating since they are using company property. Two, it streamlines the process of exchanging important information in the digital form. Simply put this form is the easiest method of exchanging important information like documents, contracts, and or emails. Therefore having WIFI technology available within the company the process of communication is much quicker and easily accessible.
WIFI technology also benefits a company’s workspace because an employee does not have to work in one specific place based on location of the internet hard line points. It allows employees to move around and still be able to exchange information. This is a benefit for conferencing purposes amongst multiple locations.

Cons There are several cons to these two technologies but the most prominent disadvantage is the high expense. There are added costs for both cellular and WIFI technology in our company. There are ways to limit these costs. Mainly through negotiations most companies that supply these technologies are willing to offer discount prices to commercial companies such as ourselves. However there will be a continual cost that a smaller company like ours may not be able to afford. This cost also includes loss or damage of company property.
There is a high probability of accidents or theft occurring in the workplace. Also to mitigate these issues occurring the company can employ and maintain trained staff to monitor the expenses to avoid out of pocket disbursement to the budget. Should this occur the cost will outweigh the benefit.

When using thing such as Wi-Fi in a business setting you have the risk of security breaches. The fact that a person can simply tap into your network and grab all you personnel information as well as the company data is highly risky. But on the flip side the ability to grab data from a cloud is useful for example; a traveling associate can access data from most anywhere.

The justification for choosing either of these two technologies is “either can be or should be viewed as an investment” J. Taylor. This is based on the fact that there needs to be a high expectation of quality and consistent communication between colleagues, management, and customers.
Though there is some risk to be considered using either the technologies. For example you will have to be aware some employees will abuse the privilege of a company cell phone, and use it on the clock for personal phone calls, or use it to play games of leisure during work hours. Risks to be considered for WIFI employees may log on to inappropriate websites such as social networking and play games during times other than approved break schedules. This will cause the company to fall behind on projects, and have to utilize more overtime and extend deadlines. This alone can result in a growing dissatisfied customer base.

Each one of these types of communication can add to a company’s success. This is why cellular communication and WIFI technologies will benefit the company as a whole. Choosing to have WIFI technology at our location will increase our efficiency and communication with our colleagues and lead us into a future of customer satisfaction and gained wealth.

As noted in the previous comparison you will clearly see each kind of technology offers the ability for a functional business to enhance their communication. Clear and concise communication is at large a necessity in order for any company to produce a vision, and execute the team work required to accomplish an established goal. Though the company is looking at initial out of pocket expenses it is the recommendation of Team B the overall expense and gain is measured to determine which line of communication is best suitable for Party Plates. Attached you will find a spreadsheet detailing some of the expected expenses. Please review and advise of any questions or concerns.

Kind regards,
Team D

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