Pay-Per-Month wireless laptop package
Fujitsu Siemens and Vodafone CONNECT2AIR - first
pay per month mobile computing package
26 January 2004
Fujitsu Siemens Computers, the leading European
computer company, and Vodafone UK today launches CONNECT2AIR packages,
first-of-its-kind wireless computing packages that offer small
businesses a radically new way to purchase IT. For the first time,
businesses will be able to purchase wireless laptops or Tablet
laptop PCs in a similar way to how they purchase mobile phones.
This makes it easier and more affordable for businesses to take
advantage of the productivity and flexible working benefits of
wireless computing without negative impacts on cashflow.
New research from Fujitsu Siemens Computers reveals
that four in five (77 percent) owners of Britain’s smallest
businesses rate maintaining positive cashflow as the most pressing
issue for their business. Owing to its low purchase price and
monthly contract structure, CONNECT2AIR packages provide small
businesses with a cost-effective and simple way to work wirelessly,
without crippling the balance sheet.
The Vodafone GPRS Mobile Connect Card is part of
each CONNECT2AIR package and offers a mobile remote working solution.
The card simply slots into the side of the LIFEBOOK laptop and
the unique onscreen dashboard is displayed. This provides information
on network performance and enables additional services such as
SMS, VPN and Internet access to be used from all over the world.
Mark Bond, Head of Business Marketing, Vodafone
UK, said, “Small and mid-sized businesses experience unique
challenges. Keeping control of costs whilst keeping on top of
business is of paramount importance. The announcement with Fujitsu-Siemens
means that we can provide customers with a total remote access
package that is easy to use and cost-effective.”
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