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How will the 3G Technology change the way Enterprises Operate?

Sachin Chougule / 12:39 , Nov 25, 2011

This holds especially true for large conglomerates, Multinationals and bigger companies who on regular basis have to touch base with their other branches or associates located in other cities, or even..

3G Technology basically implies unhindered, seamless, and fast data connectivity through your mobile devices. Applications today have become hungry for connectivity band width. Such applications have redefined the ways Companies interact, communicate, collaborate and conduct business. This holds especially true for large conglomerates, Multinationals and bigger companies who on regular basis have to touch base with their other branches or associates located in other cities, or even countries. This technology has brought about remarkable changes in the way Enterprises operate leading to higher than before efficiency.
 
Some of the key benefits this technology offers are:
 
Faster Data Connectivity: sending, receiving and downloading heavy files will now not take hours but will be a matter of few minutes thereby making data transfer process much easier, faster and smoother.
 
Enhanced Video conferencing experience: Uninterrupted video streaming and conferencing ability is a boon for companies as they can now avail the benefits of face-to-face interaction with their associates operating from any part of the world. 

Staying connected even when on the move:
uninterrupted connectivity through mobiles has made possible to participate in every dealing, transaction and/or meeting sitting in a remote location or while travelling is of great advantage for the people who have to frequently travel.
 
Internet reliability and high speed connection: browsing the internet, searching through website for relevant information, e-commerce, checking e-mails, and using other internet related applications is now a delightful experience
 
Cloud Computing: high speed and reliable data connectivity can also enable companies to benefit from cloud computing. Cloud computing facilitates the companies to access the shared resources in terms of information, and software on computers and other electronic gadgets such as mobile devices (phones, laptops, tablets) across multiple locations through internet. It basically is a data repository and enables companies to extract required information or software on their hardware devices through internet.
 
However, Companies should also exercise caution, impose control and exert vigilance over the usage of this technology within the company premises and through company mobile devices. This technological boon also brings with it a set of possibilities where in the technology could be misused for nefarious or vested interest which could later land the company in trouble. To avoid any forbidden or troublesome experience, the companies should put in place stringent monitoring and control mechanisms and systems which would refrain this technology from being used for any ill intents.
 
Companies can ensure that by:

  1. Placing firewalls
  2. Blocking the unwanted sites
  3. Monitoring the downloads
  4. Monitoring the overall internet usage in terms of sites surfed etc.
  5. Tracking emails  
  6. With the Pros that this technology has to offer, and by establishing the system that keeps the cons at bay, the Enterprises definitely gain from enhanced efficiency of overall data management through faster data transfer, greater data repository, and easy data accessibility.
The author is Director DesignTech Systems Ltd