You are here: silicon.com > Resources > White Papers > Networking and Communications > Mobile and Wireless > Mobile - Wireless Communications

Mobile - Wireless Communications White Papers

Real-Time Booking and Dispatch Solution Makes Courier Resource Deployment More Efficient

Overview TNT Courier provides a rapid-response package delivery service within the Greater London area. As leaders in a market where speed of delivery is critical, the company's management is constantly seeking to improve the service provided to its customers. With eighty percent of the couriers being motorcycle riders it was essential that the solution be lightweight, compact and safe and easy to use. Following a careful evaluation of the available alternatives, TNT selected the Workabout since this most closely matched their precise specifications.

Further White Paper Details
Publisher	Psion Teklogix	File Format	HTML
Date Published	October 2006	Downloads	1
Format	Case Studies
Topics	Mobile - Wireless Communications

Did you find this white paper useful? 0 out of 1 users found this white paper useful

Strangling the virus; the big number change, and big banker gains.

This stops spoof emails getting through the checks because it must be matched against a message that has been sent from the named source. The Lightweight version simply intercepts outgoing messages and asks the user to confirm the transmission.

Channel:
Comment & Analysis

John Lamb's Week: Perot on a mission in London

The internet evaluation firm has tested the websites run by the main parties and judged Labour a loser in terms of availability and speed of response. The Lib Dems are more available, while the Tories have a faster response time.

Channel:
Comment & Analysis

BT trials 8Mbps broadband service

PlusNet surprised some rival ISPs last month when it announced that it was moving to a usage-based charging model in response to BT's trials. BT is on track to start testing significantly faster broadband services next month, but only a small...

FedEx couriers to go wireless

Transportation player FedEx Express plans to equip 50,000 couriers located in 60 countries with wireless devices by 2008. The handheld is able to capture signatures electronically, and couriers can access dispatch information without having to go...

Channel:
PDAs
Tags:
fedex,
pocket pc,
wireless

Vodafone gives laptop users a speed boost

In response to the acquisition of Bell South by AT&T earlier this week, AT&T released a statement saying it was looking to get hold of Vodafone's 45 per cent stake in Verizon Wireless, according to Reuters.

Lie detector beats benefit fraud

He said the DWP will "look at the evaluation results and see if it's viable, see if it's something to work on and see if other councils are interested in doing it". A trial of lie-detecting voice recognition technology to combat benefit fraud has...

Live Webcast: Telecoms 2.0 - Where is telecoms heading?

In this webcast, our panel of experts will review where we are with next generation telecoms in the UK, working through the concept of 'Telecoms 2.0': - Realising the potential of Next Generation Networks - why it isn't just about the technology? - What attributes should firms be looking for in their telco partner? - Is the relationship between telco provider and customer changing? - What things need to happen to make next generation services a reality? - You say you want the supplier to change. Do you want to change too? - What is Telecoms 2.0?

Publisher:
ZDNet UK

Telecom 2.0: Mind over matter

ntl:Telewest Business believes that the role of the telco is evolving. Gone are the days when it was enough to simply focus on circuits and minutes, customers now need a far higher degree of interaction and look for suppliers who will talk business solutions with them.

Publisher:
ntl:Telewest Business

IBM Information Server Change Data Capture

In today's fast-paced world, access to real-time data has never been more important. To be successful, organizations need to be able to report and analyze corporate data quickly and easily, regardless of what applications created the data, what platform they're running on, or what database they're stored in.

Publisher:
IBM

An examination of server consolidation: the trends that can drive efficiencies and help businesses gain a competitive edge

This white paper provides a starting point for organizations contemplating server consolidation. It includes an overview of server consolidation concepts and techniques and provides guidance on methodologies. It also looks at the potential cost savings associated with server consolidation and offers information on how organizations can sustain the advantage they have gained by consolidating their servers.

Publisher:
IBM

Also on silicon.com

Site Navigation:

Mobile - Wireless Communications White Papers

Real-Time Booking and Dispatch Solution Makes Courier Resource Deployment More Efficient

Quick Sitemap Links:

About Us

Search

Blogs

Verticals

Advertising Features

CNET Networks in Europe

CNET Networks in the United States

CNET Networks in Asia Pacific