Take Control of Your Airport Maintenance with a CMMS
Challenged by the increasing complexity of airport maintenance management? Integrating a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) is an essential tool for today’s facility and maintenance managers, and airports are no exception. Airports cover acres of land; have multiple buildings, and varied types of equipment to maintain from conveyer belts to HVAC for their patrons’ comfort and safety. By using a CMMS, airport facility managers can reduce labor and energy costs, manage inventory, optimize asset performance and longevity, and insure safety.
Read how a computerized maintenance managementsystem can help with airport maintenance management
Rise of iPad in the Enterprise
IDG Connect released the results of a new global survey on Monday, that shows 91% of business and IT professionals interviewed globally and 97%! of the respondents from the Middle East, use the iPad for work communication rather than personal communication. Another interesting point in the study highlights that nearly 25% of employers who were part of the survey provided the iPad to their employees.
In regards to the Middle East, the survey showed that 40% of all respondents always use their iPads at work with 60% of them saying that they carry their laptop less often due to the move to the iPad.
iPads are not only a cheaper option than laptop computers for employers but they’re also much more portable. If an iPad suits an employee’s business needs it may be a better option financially than a laptop. 83% of the employers surveyed also said they would not consider another kind of tablet after using the iPad.
Kathryn Cave, editor at IDG Connect International said “This research shows the tablet is fast becoming a true work device, provided by employers and used in the office for business communication. It also highlights some startling regional variations, emphasising the need for marketers to adapt content to local markets as well as new mediums.”
Other numbers included in the survey -
- 97% of professionals use the iPad for reading
- 70% + now buy fewer physical books and newspapers
- 72% of iPad owners carry their laptop less
- 66% say the iPad has partially or completely replaced their laptop
The whitepaper (http://www.idgconnect.com/view_abstract/8007/ipad-business-survey-2012?region=middleeast&source=connect) from IDG Connect which provides these observations can be downloaded from the IDG Connect website
Unique Computer Systems has maintained its focus on the enterprise solutions market and seen that the introduction of the iPad and Android tablets has shifted the preference of enterprise customers to use these devices versus rugged Windows Mobile computers which were the de facto standard for mobile applications for business functions like field sales, field service, warehouse management, etc.
The growing capability of the new tablets combined with the ease of use, price point and easy availability will continue to boost the demand for more enterprise applications on these devices.
To learn more about mobile enterprise solutions for field sales, field service, warehouse management, asset tracking and stock management, visit www.ucssolutions.com
Gitex 2011 – Day 1
Day 1 at Gitex 2011
The excitement begins. As usual Gitex management has setup issues. No matter how many years they do this, there is rarely one where everything will fall in place correctly. It is either no electricity, no internet connection, wrong signage, odd placement, etc.
This year, as usual, they made sure that all of the above was committed.
We started off with no electricity and then when we got electricity, they immediately had a few bulbs blow out (!)
No internet connection since they really couldn’t figure out that this was Gitex and all stands are IT stands that need connectivity. To them we all might as well be selling underwear.
UCS at Gitex 2011
The best of all is our stand. We have been assigned stand number MAC 60, but we arrive at the venue and find out they have numbered it MAC 81, just because they felt they like it and were not bother to inform us. I am sure all the marketing we sent out and people we invited will just stumble upon us magically.
Let’s hope day 2 is better. Stay tuned!
Cloud Computing Environments
Three leading cloud computing environments:
Windows Azure – www.azure.com
Eucalyptus – www.eucalyptus.com
AppScale – www.appscale.com
Windows Phone 7 Series
Microsoft launches Windows Phone 7 Series: http://www.windowsphone7series.com
- Watch the First Look Demo on Channel 9.
But what about the platform for Motorola and Intermec Ruggedized Devices?
Windows Mobile 7 interface and device leaked on MWC banners
Unique Computer Systems, based on Sharjah, UAE, has implemented ProTeus from Eagle Technology, Inc of Mequon Wisconsin by interfacing it with Metasys from Johnson Controls, Inc (JCI) in the newly opened Burj Khalifa.
Google – Nexus One
With the launch of the Nexus One and the launch of its own web hosted storefront, Google is aiming to become a the hardware provider, software provider, the sales point, leaving operators to only be a provider of connectivity.
Manufactured by HTC, the Nexus One features dynamic noise suppression from Audience, Inc., a large 3.7″ OLED display for deep contrast and brilliant colors and a 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon™ chipset for blazing speeds. Running on Android 2.1, the newest version of Eclair, the software includes innovations like a voice-enabled keyboard so you can speak into any text field, fun Live Wallpapers, a 3D photo gallery for richer media experiences and lots more. Of course, it also comes with a host of popular Google applications, including Gmail, Google Voice and Google Maps Navigation.
Today, the web store allows you to purchase the Nexus One without operator service or with service from T-Mobile USA.
Looks like this is going to be one interesting year for mobility!
The Digital World in 2025
Last week, the EIF launched the digital world in 2025 report in the European parliament. Here is the Digital world in 2025 report created by the Electronic Internet Foundation. Any comments welcome.
