Mobile data has been labeled as "all hype but no trousers." Commentators argue that mobile data makes intuitive sense, but that the next generation technology required to deliver the killer applications and meaningful benefits isn't here yet. So, some would argue, visions of video conferencing via mobile phone must remain visions, and the mobile data dream must remain a dream — for some years at least. We agree with the former view, but disagree assertively with the latter.

Deloitte Research believes that mobile and wireless solutions can be good for your company's health, today. These solutions — based on currently available technology — can serve as an effective lever both to reduce costs and to improve competitive advantage.

This analysis of mobile and wireless implementations at Global 1000 companies shows that they can deliver even recession-grade rates of return — with break-even periods of less than two years, or, in some cases, less than a year. Five year ROI estimates for several of the cases we have examined have exceeded 100 percent. Given the pressing need companies face to reduce costs in today's challenging economic environment, deferring action on mobile and wireless could place a company at competitive disadvantage. Learn more from the PDF file attachment below.

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