Mobile computing accessories include electronic devices such as
laptops, notebook PCs, tablet PCs, palmtops, personal digital assistant
(PDAs), other hand held devices, networking software and access point
devices. These devices have inbuilt radio signaling devices that are
used to receive and transmit electronic data. They can be used in any
location that is wirelessly networked using Wi-Fi or WiMax technology.
Different
accessories are designed to offer varied services. Portable computing
devices such as laptops and notebooks can be used to access the Internet
or an organizations LAN( local area network) or WAN (wide area network)
server. Hand held devices such as mobile phones can also be used to
access the Internet and download electronic data.
Mobile computing
accessories are used in different industries such as education and
corporate training, retail, transportation and logistics, warehousing
and distribution, office and public space environment, manufacturing,
healthcare and hospitality. They are used to transfer large data files
and other electronic data, access the world wide web, support
audio/video conferencing, send and receive e-mails and reconfigure high
bandwidth sites. They also help in just-in-time inventory infrastructure
management, real-time information management, customer service, and
access to vital network resources. These enable organizations to boost
productivity, cut costs, and increase profitability.
These
accessories are used in conjunction with appropriate software that
alters device network settings to suit different networking
technologies. The software is used to prevent unauthorized access with
the help of log in passwords. Proprietary data stored in these devices
can be encrypted to avoid data theft.
Apart from standard mobile
computing accessories available in the market, customized devices are
also manufactured to suit specific user requirements. Work is on to
design and develop new mobile computing accessories that are compatible
with different networking technologies. They are expected to incorporate
new features and technologies that will enable fast and error free data
transfers.
