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A decade ago, road warriors were well equipped with a laptop and a BlackBerry. Their counterparts today expect worldwide connectivity to the Internet for their personal inventories of notebooks, tablets, and smartphones.

Of course, the need of mobility isn’t limited to road warriors. Even at the office, workers expect seamless transitions between wired and wireless networks as they move about with their devices.

Because users expect to be able to work in any location – and in whatever way they want to work – they will create workarounds if you don’t fill this need. If your mobile strategy has grown organically on an as-needed basis, it’s likely that you’re not meeting users’ needs. If that’s the case, you may be encouraging workers to get “creative” to achieve their business goals. That creativity could end up compromising the security of your network and your business.

The good news is that it’s getting easier to meet expectations. The bad news is that easy solutions are not always the best solutions.

Different industries call for different solutionsBusiness mobility is not a one-size-fits-all solution. That’s why Zones Solution Definition Workshops are so successful. They allow us to surface key details about your infrastructure, your operations, your business goals, and the needs of your workforce

Here we highlight some of the scenarios and expected outcomes for mobility initiatives in five industries.

Retail

To be competitive, retailers use mobile technology to attract new customers, create customer loyalty, and increase sales numbers.

Expand the possibilities with a wireless storefront that shapes enjoyable shopping experiences, reduces wait times with on-the-spot

transactions, and increases sales force knowledge and productivity.

The Next Wave of MobilityKeeping people productive – wherever they work – is key to succeeding in today’s business climate

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Healthcare

Connecting health providers with mobile technology drives decisions that are faster, better informed, and built on shared expertise.

Support continuous collaborative care to facilitate patient/provider interactions while also streamlining processes such as check-in/discharge, and increasing data security to protect patient privacy.

Mobilize Healthcare Staff

> Replace workstations with tablets and mobile devices

> Assess Wi-Fi networks to identify capabilities and areas of concern

> Enroll and establish device policies through mobile device management solutions

Secure Content and Ensure Compliance

> Assess current security policies and access permissions throughout all locations

> Improve content and network security through encryption and single sign on solutions

Create Future Proof Data Management Strategy

> Analyze data management issues

> Implement data performance and analytics

> Optimize data storage through cloud and on-premises solutions

> Adopt mobile device, content, and application management solutions

Retail cont.

Mobilize Point of Sale Interactions

> Design and create concept accounting practices

> Set profiles and secure access to mobile devices

> Carry out payment card industry (PCI)-compliant transactions

> Assess Wi-Fi networks to identify capabilities and areas of concern

> Deploy and install point of sale devices to establish connectivity

between front and back of house

> Equip your sales force with devices that will transform them from

task workers into knowledge workers

> Ensure form, fit, and function for devices deployed to the sales floor

Benefit from Smart Store Solutions

> Integrate signage and social feeds

> Allow for in-store traffic analytics with beacon technology

> Optimize inventory by identifying regional, seasonal, and other retail micro-trends

> Deliver targeted, real-time pricing and promotions to your customers’ mobile devices

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Transportation and Logistics

While the goals – clear supply chain visibility, efficient fleet utilization, and optimization of workflows – aren’t new, how to achieve them is.

Provide real-time information about the movement of people and goods, in the warehouse and while in transit, with new mobility and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies.

Mobilize Logistics

> Enable remote vehicle monitoring

> Deploy connected devices into fleet

> Manage devices through mobile device management and geofencing

> Implement real-time remote fleet management

> Leverage signature capture apps

Implement Digital Data Logging Solutions

> Analyze current data management risks and challenges

> Implement data performance and analytics

> Optimize data storage through cloud and on-premises solutions

Create Electronic Warehouse Environment

> Address current workflow processes

> Develop solutions for warehouse automation and optimization

> Assess Wi-Fi networks to ensure connectivity throughout location

> Pre-configure devices, accessories, and software for rapid deployment

Field Mobilization

Industry and customer expectations are skyrocketing as mobile technology and its potential benefits are being put to use by remote workers.

Full on-site mobilization gives your workers tools and flexibility to handle every task of a job. New technology can also be used for security of company assets and data, location-based analytics, and improved visibility to costs and devices.

Enable Remote Vehicle Monitoring

> Deploy devices and set policies for end users

> Develop programs to automate device enrollment

> Ensure security certificates are properly deployed and managed

Secure Content and Ensure Compliance

> Assess current policies and permissions throughout all locations to identify areas of risk

> Improve content and network security through encryption, secure messaging, and single sign on solutions

Activate and Manage Telecom Expense

> Ensure devices arrive activated to carrier networks

> Validate enrollment in mobile device management

> Audit charges, inventory, orders, contracts, and discounts

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Enhance Security and Safety

> Use a security sandbox to detect advanced persistent threats

> Assess endpoint security to prevent potential risks and identify vulnerabilities

> Establish links into wireless video surveillance systems

to improve physical security

Benchmarking and goal settingAs you can see from our industry overviews, Zones’ well-designed mobile infrastructures enhance experiences, simplify management, and increase security.

Whether you’re refining a mobility strategy or planning a new project, start with a Solution Definition Workshop.

The workshop follows a detailed discovery process encompassing internal and external components of your existing mobile strategy and infrastructure, as well as your goals for its future state.

Using a vendor-agnostic approach, we’ll review business use cases for applications and devices, and discuss possible BYOD and CYOD scenarios. As one of the nation’s largest IT solution providers, we maintain relationships with hundreds of device and networking equipment manufacturers as well as all major carriers. This vendor-agnostic orientation ensures that we develop a mobility plan that favors your business strategy.

In addition, your Solution Definition Workshop will provide security policy guidance and risk assessment information, as well as a review and discussion of relevant compliance and IT governance policies.

To schedule a Solution Definition Workshop or to speak with a mobility solution architect, reach out to your Zones account executive or call us at 800.408.ZONES.

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Education

While the academic community was an early adopter of mobility, almost non-stop innovations are creating new opportunities and challenges.

Expand your digital learning environment while also using technology to optimize your Wi-Fi network, simplify management, and increase security.

Create a 1-to-1 Environment

> Deploy the right devices to the right classrooms

> Assess Wi-Fi networks to identify capabilities and areas of concern

> Ensure physical security and implement mass charging solutions

> Evaluate support for Mac, Windows, and Android devices

Centralize Device Management

> Deploy applications to students through mobile management and central learning consoles

> Push updates to devices automatically through mobile device management

> Manage policies for students, teachers, and administrators