Learn the Benefits of Fixed Mobile Convergence

Industry analyst estimates suggest that the mobile workforce could exceed 800 million in 2009. These workers can spend as much as 40 percent of their time away from their desk, complicating their communication needs and draining productivity. As businesses look to do more and encourage the best from their workforce, flexible, on-demand access to information has become a requirement.

There are five top reasons to consider implementing a Fixed Mobile Convergence (FMC) solution:

1. Productivity—Increasing productivity is one of the most important drivers for implementing FMC. With on-the-spot access to your organization’s fixed systems, mobile professionals can make more informed decisions.
2. Security—FMC is designed to extend the security and control of your fixed voice network to mobile devices.
3. Planning for future innovation—FMC solutions allow your organization to leverage existing infrastructure by integrating mobile devices with fixed PBX-based desk phone functionality.
4. Competitive advantage—FMC allows your organization to maintain ownership and control of its telephone numbers, making them a managed asset that customers and vendors are familiar with and that never leaves even when employees do.
5. Cost—FMC opens the door to a variety of cost-control opportunities. In some cases, calls placed from mobile phones to long-distance and international endpoints can be costly.

Equipping staff with the right tools can enhance productivity, motivation, and staff retention. Highly secure mobile email and data applications help mobile workers stay in touch and up-to-date with a wide range of business issues. Extending that streamlined anytime, anywhere access to mobile voice applications is the next frontier in worker empowerment.

This white paper explores why your organization should implement an FMC solution, the benefits of FMC, and considerations for methods of implementation. Read the white paper to learn why bringing together your mobile and fixed-line communication systems can benefit your organization.