GTN July 09



*July 2009* *Transforming Public Service* *www.govtechnews.co.uk*

Back in September of 2008 we launched this free monthly technology update. Our primary aim at the time was to bring to your attention information and news regarding the successful deployment of new technology in the Public Sector. At the time it was our belief that technology would become increasingly important to everyone in the Public Sector. .

All services are constantly being challenged to make real gains in efficiency and increase productivity whilst improving the quality of service. Technology is a cornerstone to realising these goals.

We will continue to highlight success stories which will hopefully assist you all in understanding what is possible and make informed decisions about the way forward.

We would encourage you to review these and why not share this month’s GTN with other colleagues? If you have received this from a friend and would like to receive your own copy, please subscribe here

CASE STUDY
Mobile Solution Increases
Efficiency at Magna Housing

WHITE PAPER
Mobile working – the promise, the pain and the proof of the pudding

When Magna Housing Group decided to equip its field service and repair staff with mobile computing devices, the objective was to increase efficiency and improve the overall level and speed of its service.

However, making the right choice from the huge range of devices, as well as the technical capability required to integrate them with the back office housing systems, was a daunting task.

Fortunately, Magna teamed up with Handheld PCs, who provided their knowledge and expertise to ensure Magna Housing selected and implemented a solution that delivered fast and impressive benefits.

Avoiding the pain of connectivity that undermines the promise of mobile working and can destroy efficiencies and Return on Investment (RoI)

This paper focuses on an oft neglected aspect of the mobile working technology mix – namely providing secure and straightforward remote access for mobile workers across any available network type – broadband from home, Wi-Fi and cellular when on the move.

CONTRACT AWARD
Huntingdonshire District Council Put GIS Maps On BlackBerry

PRIZE QUIZ
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The District Council is implementing Freeance Mobile to access live GIS maps in the field.

The solution enables you to map new points with GPS-tagged digital photos using the cameras built into BlackBerry smartphones.

The Council will use BlackBerry Curves and Storms on the Vodafone network to build GIS applications for field workers.

The kind people at NetMotion Wireless have offered the prize of a “Powermonkey Explorer - Emergency Charger” to one lucky winner who enters this month’s quiz.

Includes mains travel charger for use in 150 countries - 110V to 240V.