Evaluating dial-up versus wireless technology for business operations

Dial-Up vs. Wireless: A Business Decision Overview

To decide the benefits of continuing to use dial-up connections at a business, or switching to wireless when the business is critically involved utilizing the world wide web and internet connects as part of its daily activities may seem like a 'no brainer' from a personal perspective, from the point-of-view of an individual to whom speed is a priority above all other concerns, when accessing the Internet. Additionally, even from the perspective of commerce, speed must a crucial aspect of the decision-making process when evaluating communications technology. However, employee frustration over a slow workplace connection was not enough to motivate the workplace in question to switch to wireless. Additionally, research showed that the customers and suppliers lost as a result of the slower connection should also an important consideration in switching to wireless.

Of course, dial-up connections are less expensive than wireless connections. But the commerce gained balanced this out. So did other concerns such as employee training and acclimating older employees unfamiliar with wireless technology at their homes. Education must always be added onto the start-up costs. These costs can difficult to calculate, as they depend upon the ability of the employees. But one must remember the breadth of experience of new workers in the workplace with wireless. It was concluded that these worker could act as continual helpers in the on-site transition without substantial additional costs to the company.