20th December 2006 - Wireless Data Adoption Accelerates

Wireless Data Adoption Accelerates

Wireless Data Adoption Accelerates - 75% of US Businesses Have at Least One Wireless Data Application

The number of users in 2006 having at least one wireless data application in the field has increased significantly, the high-tech market research firm In-Stat says. Most organizations start with basic applications, such as wireless email and virtual private networks (VPNs), but the larger and more experienced organizations have plans for more sophisticated solutions. The nature of the productivity benefits vary by vertical market, but the value is universal.

The recent research by In-Stat finds the following:

The use of wireless data applications continues to grow across multiple applications and all vertical market segments. More than 75% of organizations use at least one application.

While notebook computers will be an option, smartphones are in a position to play an increasingly important role.
In spite of the great benefits, significant costs, and risks, many companies leave implementation decisions to individuals.

This Market Alert is drawn form the In-Stat research, "Wireless Data in the Enterprise: The Hockey Stick Arrives" (#IN0602901MBM), which covers the market for wireless data networks. It includes results of an In-Stat survey of 505 executives from 7 vertical markets regarding their deployment and adoption of wireless data applications. It includes extensive analysis of their habits and perceptions of wireless data technology.

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