Protecting Information

How many of us have handheld computers? Their evolution has grown
significantly, to encompass a great deal of information, databases, and
confidential documents. Today, most handheld computers can support
an endless supply of flash memory that can hold hundreds of confidential
documents.

Both Microsoft PocketPC and Palm OS mobile computers have applications
that support reading and writing in Microsoft Word, Excel, and
even PowerPoint applications. The amount of confidential information
in a given office document could compromise entire projects.
The newest Palm devices include support for the 802.11b protocol
built right into the device itself. These devices are designed to enable
users to roam from one wireless network to the next while maintaining
full access to the corporate network.

PocketPC 2002 has compact flash slots, while its latest OS offering
provides integrated support for 802.11b. These mobile devices are leaner
versions having the same type of functionality as Windows XP in many
ways. The evolution of this operating system allows it to roam seamlessly
from one wireless network to another.