Wireless Network Tech

                Increased mobility and wider coverage due to wireless network technology provides opportunities to increase business. Customer service is improved by providing ready access to the company’s products and services at the clients’ convenient time at any location.  Mobile connectivity connects not just the existing customers but also to a wide range of other customers thus, increasing opportunities for increased business. Through wireless technology,a wider range of location that are difficult or not suitable to wire can be reached. Our bank has taken advantage of this technology with the LANDBANK Mobile Banking Application. The client can enjoy banking convenience anytime , anywhere through a mobile device. Services available are balance inquiry, transaction history, fund transfer, forex rates inquiry, bills payment and ATM and branch locators. Another LANDBANK product is the Mobile Loan Saver which is a paperless, purely electronic salary loan.  Business is increased due to these banking services.

Productivity in the organization is also improved by wireless technology where the employees can easily collaborate with their peers without the need to be in the same location. It facilitates easy transmittal of data that speed up the processes.Efficiency can be monitored by tracking the movement of products, equipment and employees.Wireless networks are more adaptable to changing needs than wired networks.It easier to add new users without need for additional cabling or rerouting of existing cables and furniture which can be disruptive to business.

Security of wireless network can be achieved through controls such as segregating internal network to public network and deploying strong and stringent authentication. Installation of anti virus software and intrusion detectors can also be implemented. Encryption technologies can be implemented as well as website authentication. Physical security is also critical such as preventing unauthorized physical access to facilities and devices. IT personnel training to provide appropriate and updated training to IT personnel is also important. Conducting regular audit on the risk management processes can also mitigate risks in the usage of wireless networks.