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Beyond the Blackberry Where Wireless Goes from Here Brian DeMuy Director of Alliances and Mobile Solutions TELUS. Connections. Connection = Power. Today. How did we get here? Where are we now? So What?. 1983. 1987. 1996. First Commercial Cellular Networks.
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Beyond the Blackberry Where Wireless Goes from Here Brian DeMuy Director of Alliances and Mobile Solutions TELUS
Connections • Connection = Power
Today • How did we get here? • Where are we now? • So What?
1983 1987 1996 • First Commercial Cellular Networks • Motorola launches the DynaTac • Pop culture embraces cell phones • Wireless Data launched • RIM pagers launched A Brief History 1979
A Brief History 2000 2006
Vehicle EV-DO Walk Outside Campus iDEN Fixed 1XRTT mobility Walk 802.11g 802.11b Within Campus Fixed/Desktop 1 5 10 mbps 0.1 data rate Speeds and Feeds Bluetooth
Wireless LAN Networks • Managed WLAN offering • Real-time, Remote Monitoring • Active Security IDS / IPS • Lower costs for term lease • Applications • Mobile Healthcare • Inventory Management • Security surveillance • Guest Services • VoWIFI
WiMAX • Private Spectrum • Rugged, Outdoor use • Permanent or temporary installations • Applications • Outdoor Campus Deployment • Airport, Oil & Gas, Mining, Field use • Municipal service delivery and enforcement • Emergency Service Management • Disaster Recovery Network
Evolution of Adoption Plaything Gadgets and Toys Substitution (BB instead of hotel dial-up) Enhancement Improved accessibility to customers Transformation T1 to your hand Transparency
2nd Wave EVDO 1st Wave 1XRTT 2000 14 28 9.6 56 144 384 Speed, kbps Alerts/Signals/SMS Still Image Transfers VPN Access Database Access Document Transfer Low Quality Video High Quality Video Business Value from: Speed + Mobility Source: Lucent & Boston University
Real Time Organization Business Value of Applications CRM E-commerce PTX SFA SCM ERP Modeling Internet Simulation E-mail Research Synchronization Value of Business over Wireless
Mortgage Inspectors • 4000 independent property appraisers • Paper forms and digital photos • Too many data entry errors • Too long to process appraisals Solution: Deployed custom forms to MS handheld: • Rules and validations • Photos • Appraisals Transmitted directly from the HH Results: • Inspections reduced by 2 days • 90% reduction in follow-up visits • ~98% reduction in data error rates
Healthcare • High costs of post-op wound care • Demand on facilities Solution: Pixalere Woundcare Solution: • Homecare workers can transmit photos in real time to physicians • Remote diagnosis • Treatment logged from source Results: • Reduced drain on Emergency • Improved patient care
Healthcare • Homecare workers • Potentially dangerous situations Solution: Guardian Mobile Montitoring: • Coded “Panic” button relays GPS co-ordinates • Security firm handles the call • Worker can be pinpointed Results: • Increased Safety
Healthcare • Homecare workers • Potentially dangerous situations Solution: Guardian Mobile Montitoring: • Coded “Panic” button relays GPS co-ordinates • Security firm handles the call • Worker can be pinpointed Results: • Increased Safety
Wireless Branch Solution: • TD working with TELUS for secure wireless LAN: • Kiosks • HH devices for specialists to circle branch floor • Wireless security cameras • RFID asset tracking Results: • Faster response times • Cross selling (interactive kiosks) • Security (RFID asset tracking and wireless cameras)
Machine to Machine • Hidden world of wireless in business • ATMs • Pipeline monitoring • Vending machines • Parking meters • Security systems MTU(s) (Master Terminal Unit(s)) RTUs Remote Terminal Units Network (wired, WiFi, Cell) Network (wired, WiFi, Cell) Devices
5 Keys to Wireless 1. Identify the problem to be solved • Better access to corporate systems? • Improved Customer Service? An undefined problem has an infinite number of solutions.
5 Keys to Wireless 2. Engage your users • 80% of failed deployments are a result of user adoption issues • What sells in the boardroom may not work in the field • Make it personal - could be their most used tool • Involve user reps in: • Device selection • Application design/configuration • Encourage their ownership of the solution
5 Keys to Wireless 3. Start Small • Set measurable goals and MEASURE! • “seed” devices • Use pilots or trials • Keep payback periods short and attainable • Encourage experimentation • Applications are often discovered
5 Keys to Wireless 4. Look for Proof • Go with proven vendors • Do not settle for “presentation ware” – see it working! • Get production references
5 Keys to Wireless 5. Make a Move • Don’t worry about “futureproofing” – you can’t • Benefits will arrive before the technology changes
Questions brian.demuy@telus.com