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Smartphones Disencumber Webcor's Construction Pros by Combining Handheld, Laptop, Cell Phone, and Camera Functionality

Overview This case study discusses the wireless connectivity needs of workers in the building trades and explains how PalmÂ® TreoÂ™ smartphones are meeting those needs for the construction professionals at Webcor Builders. Previously, salaried employees of the California construction firm carried these four devices:

Palm handheld
Laptop computer
Cell phone
Digital camera

Learn how the Treo smartphones, combined with Good Technology's GoodLink system, have disencumbered Webcor's employees while providing them with a secure way to send and receive e-mail, exchange photographs and other files, and use the company's proprietary utilities and third-party applications.

Further White Paper Details
Publisher	Palm	File Format	PDF
Date Published	July 2007	Downloads	1
Format	Case Studies
Topics	PDA, Access Technologies, Document Management, Business Management, Palm OS, Security Standards, Email, Mobile - Wireless Communications

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