Information Technology Reference
In-Depth Information
Chapter 9
Anytime/Anywhere
Computing
In This Chapter
• An examination of the expansion of remote network solutions
• A review of accessibility considerations for remote service availability
• Considerations for securing remote and mobile resource access
Miniaturization and high-density batteries have placed more raw pro-
cessing power in my cell phone than was available for the
Apollo
space
program. This small device makes available e-mail and social networks,
media content and maps, communications and data exchange. The sheer
volume of data available through my mobile window to the world is stag-
gering, empowering my ability to access every element of enterprise net-
work resources from anywhere at any time. The curse of this flood of
information and connectivity is that I am never truly away from the office
unless I take action to shut off that window.
A ppl ic at ion s a nd d at a e x tende d i in t h i s m a in ner re qu i re c a re to en su re t h at
mobile access is secure, meaningful, and available via limited bandwidth.
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