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PALMPOWER MAGAZINE ENTERPRISE EDITION - JANUARY 2001 |
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Palm Mobile Internet Kit brings the wireless Internet to everyone
On November 13, 2000, Palm, Inc. announced that its Palm Mobile Internet Kit was shipping. The software product allows virtually all Palm handheld computer users to connect wirelessly to the Internet using a data-enabled mobile phone. PalmPower Senior Technical Editor Claire Pieterek reviews this important new software.
PalmSource 2000 in review
Palm made a number of big announcements this past month at the annual PalmSource developers' conference in Santa Clara, CA. Steve Niles has a rundown of the news you might have missed.
How ServiceMaster and Greyhound manage quality with Palm devices
With its simple but powerful operating system, the Palm computer is an incredibly versatile tool with applications for any enterprise. Steve Niles continues to explore the possibilities out there with this look at how a world-renowned cleaning company, ServiceMaster, has used Palm computers to more efficiently track the quality of its service. |
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Handheld accounting solutions add up to success
When it comes to early adopters of handheld technology, accounting and consulting professionals are right up there with doctors and lawyers. All are looking for the best resources available to help them increase efficiency and to achieve the ultimate profitability for their firms. If you're in the accounting field, Travis Pittman's sampling of what's available for you is a must read.
How a Palm device can replace a laptop
Tired of lugging around a bulky laptop and its assorted paraphernalia? Maybe you've been wondering if it'd be possible to replace your laptop with the compact convenience of your Palm device. Michael Connick has done just that, and in this article, he explains how he did it by introducing you to the hardware and software add-ons that can turn your handheld into a fully-functional mobile computer.
Why enterprise handheld computing is right for your company
Are you standing at the edge of the mobile computing divide, afraid to lead your company into the unknown? Well, fear no more, because Kevin J. Kelly has the answers you're looking for as he makes a strong business case for adopting Palm handhelds into your enterprise. He also provides some great insight into how to integrate mobile computing into your existing enterprise infrastructures.
BOOK OF THE MONTH
Cross-cultural skills for the international business traveler
Many of you are international business travelers who find your Palm computers to be invaluable assets. As you well know, doing business abroad brings with it unique challenges in terms of communication and culture. Steve Niles has a review of The Cross-Cultural Business Pocketbook, by John Mattock, a great ebook resource you shouldn't be without if you conduct international business.
FROM THE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
The evolution of enterprise computing
In this month's editorial, Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz takes you for a trip back to 1983 to look at the way computers evolved from MIS-controlled mainframes to personal, desktop machines. He then fast forwards to today and speculates on how handheld computing will revolutionize the way we do business in the new millennium by further empowering the individual.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Pervasive computing, OS compatibility, and truck sales automation
In this month's edition of Letters to the Editor, one reader writes in with praise for last month's editorial, another would like to know why Palm applications won't run on his Pocket PC, and a third is looking for truck sales software.
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