Taking Mobile Computing to the Skies While Keeping the Mobile Workforce Connected

1. Are many of Lufthansas challenges identifies in the case similar to those being experienced by other businesses in todays global economy? Explain and provide some examples?While the specifics of each challenge are grumpy to Lufthansas situation, many are shared by other global organizations. Examples could include Provide a mobile workforce with equipment that fits their needs while it does not get in the way of accomplishing their objectives (not only technical specifications, but also upgrades and updates, stability, etc) Distribute training and other non-directly value-adding activities during non-productive periods both to maximize efficiency and reduce downtime.Provide fitted support to mobile operations while keeping a tight lid on cost and being able to justify the investment. Redefine processes to intromit new mobile technologies and needs of a distributed workforce including communication, meeting and decision making practices2. What other tangible and intangible bene fits, beyond those identified by Lufthansa, capability a mobile workforce enjoy as a result of deploying mobile technologies. Explain.Examples could include Increased, all-around, communication, both with the organization and with personal relationships (family, friends, etc). Especially important for a highly mobile workforce such as airline pilots. Remote access to corporate applications, important since increasingly more of the employees interaction is self-managed (payroll systems, put down reports, etc.). More productive time spent at customer locations and streamlined order taking and processing.Ability to timely collect and report data on the competitory environment, both for the own organization and competitors (prices, volume, advertising, etc)