What are the benefits of a handheld computer?

What are the benefits of a handheld computer?

Flexibility

There is an increased need to access data outside of the office, either while traveling or because information is needed outside of “traditional” work hours.  Providing employees immediate access to a central database of information – client files, shared documents, or a customer relationship management (CRM) system – means you’ve granted those employees a level of flexibility in meeting their work responsibilities.  The ease to both access and update information in real-time is invaluable to all employee

Productivity

When employees use mobile computers to complete work tasks, they’re more productive because they aren’t wasting time traveling between multiple locations—they’re actually fully completing tasks rather than waiting to enter information when they have access to a corporate network.  The most common tasks completed using remote access: 87% search for work-related information, 80% save work to a network drive, 56% transfer data between applications. Processes are streamlined when using mobile computers:
  • Time is saved
  • Waste is reduced
  • Cycle times are decreased
  • Rework is eliminated
  • Accuracy is improved
  • Time spent on customer complaints is decreased
s and guarantees better customer service and support because users are working more efficiently and, in turn, more productively.

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