Communication And Technology In The Workplace (02 Sep 2004)

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Communication And Technology In The Workplace (02 Sep 2004)
A common dilemma facing businesses large and small alike is how best to equip their staff to deliver the largest amount of productivity, weighed against the increasing costs of the technology necessary to deliver that productivity. Lately there seems to be no shortage of new technology, including a multitude of pagers, cell phones, and Blackberry-esque devices to choose from based on a company's fancy, or budget.

There is a difference, however, between the myriad of choices available to consumers and whether or not the correct device exists for one's needs. A pager, almost an antiquated device these days, only lets its user know of a short message or phone number to regard; a cell phone is usable only when a strong enough signal is available, and Blackberry-type devices are great for two-way communication via email and telephony, but present very real cost hurdles.

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