Using Wireless LANs to improve Staff Productivity
Businesses of all sizes can benefit from having a Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) system in place. It is estimated that the economic benefits of having a WLAN can add up to $25,000 per user over the wired alternative.
Some of the many WLAN advantages are:
- Mobility that improves productivity with real-time access to information, regardless of worker location, for faster and more efficient decision making
- Cost-effective network set up for hard-to-wire locations such as older buildings and solid-wall structures
The freedom to roam offers numerous user benefits for a variety of work environments, such as:
- Immediate bedside access to patient information for doctors and hospital staff
- Easy, real-time network access for on-site consultants or auditors
- Improved database access for roving supervisors such as production line managers, warehouse auditors, or construction engineers
- Simplified network configuration with minimal IT staff involvement for temporary set-ups such as trade shows or conference rooms
- Faster access to customer information for service vendors and retailers, resulting in better service and improved customer satisfaction
- Location-independent access for network administrators, for easier on-site troubleshooting and support
- Real-time access to study group meetings and research links for students
Note: WLANs are more vulnerable to security breaches unless you plan to counter them, while building them.