University of Wolverhampton collaborates on new mobile working technology
THE University of Wolverhampton is collaborating with the European Regional Development Fund on a new project aimed at helping businesses operate out of office.
The Agile Office Demonstrator scheme will show companies how to take advantage of wireless and mobile technologies.
The project has been designed to help regional SMEs make use of remote working practices to help them to break free from the traditional office environment and help them to become more mobile.
Based at the university’s Telford Innovation campus the project will showcase a range of new technologies, like smartphones, laptops and tablets, and cloud-based software, which stores information online and can be accessed wirelessly from anywhere.
The project offers a free two-day consultancy to companies which may be looking to adopt these technologies. The demonstrator centre provides visitors with an opportunity to use the technologies and be guided on their use in their business.
There will also be free access to seminars as well as links to academic research.
Norman Price, deputy chair of the West Midlands ERDF Local Management Committee said: “The best way to explain how new technologies and the web can help a business increase its productivity, reduce costs, improve resilience and grow, is through showing it in a real situation.
“This ERDF supported project will help to provide this effective method by showcasing emerging technologies through a demonstration centre based at the University of Wolverhampton.
“Businesses from the Marches and the Black Country will be able come and see for themselves just how better use of technology will benefit them whilst also gaining access to specialist advice and guidance.”
