Making Wireless and Mobility Work for You

With more laptops than desktops in the enterprise, the proliferation of mobile devices is widespread. An increasingly mobile workforce now has expectations of ‘on the go’ access to information, applications, people and resources, and a growing number of businesses are readily harnessing the opportunities that such mobility can deliver. To remain agile and flexible, organisations require innovative and intelligent solutions to their mobility requirements. Dimension Data’s wireless and mobility solutions help organisations to put wireless LAN (WLAN) , WiMax or wireless mesh capabilities in place, so businesses and users can access network resources without the limitation of wires. Wireless gives network users the mobility to move around within a broad coverage area whilst still being connected to the network and able to access shared information and back office systems.

New technology standards, such as 802.11n, now allow for near parity with the performance of wired networks and enable seamless, mobile connectivity and organisational agility. Not only are business processes streamlined and workflow improved, but mobility allows organisations to enjoy a competitive business and technological position.

Understanding what Wireless and Mobility Can do for Your Business

Dimension Data publishes a range of thought leadership pieces on wireless and mobility trends, technologies and solutions and how best to ensure that your business is deriving the maximum benefits from them.

Recent thinking includes:

• 802.11n Wireless Standard – Bringing Mobility to Your Business

• Location, Location, Location – Using Wireless to Deliver Process Improvement and Innovation

• Does Wireless MESH with Your Organisation?

• The Mobility Matrix

Dimension Data has engaged with clients around the world to help them procure, design, implement, support and manage their wireless and mobility infrastructure. To read more, please see our case studies online.

Are you Harnessing All the Mobility Advantages that Wireless can Deliver?

Dimension Data’s wireless and mobility solutions and services focus on key business, operational and technical requirements. Our priority is to ensure that, whichever wireless infrastructure or mobility services are put in place, your business is able to work seamlessly, reducing complexity and risk.

Our extensive experience and expertise in networking, coupled with a specialised focus in wireless and mobility, enables Dimension Data to offer our clients a complete solution. Beginning with upfront consultation on your wireless and mobility needs (through our Wireless and Mobility Development Model), Dimension Data’s wireless solutions and services include Wireless LAN Site and Infrastructure Assessments, wireless network architecture and design, as well as support and management services, including our support service, Uptime, and Dimension Data’s Managed Services for Wireless LAN. Our extensive wireless design and deployment experience has led to the formulation of the Dimension Data Wireless LAN Engagement Methodology (WLANEM). Based upon established best practices, the WLANEM ensures best practice delivery of Wireless and Mobility for our clients.

Wireless Infrastructure:

• Secure Wireless LAN: Provides enterprise users with secure and controlled wireless network access.

• Wireless Mesh: Extends dynamic wireless connectivity outdoors across large and often challenging coverage areas for government, enterprise or service provider funded wireless networks.

Mobility Services:

• Guest Access: Enables secure and controlled internet access for our clients’ visitors, partners and contractors without compromising the corporate network.

• Location-Based Services: Provides context aware services that allow clients to not only locate critical and high value assets but also provide important telemetry information on the status of these assets.

• Voice over WLAN (VoWLAN): Extends voice capabilities wirelessly via wireless IP phones and network integration with IP telephony systems.