Big businesses spending more on wireless than wired infrastructure

Respondents were also questioned on the reasons for wireless adoption and 57% a need for mobility as key, while others included the need to upgrade or replace an existing wired LAN. The research also reveals that 88% of companies expect all their networked equipment to be wireless enabled within three years. “With budgets being squeezed, companies in every industry sector are looking for ways to become more efficient, and mobility gives businesses the means to be more responsive. It is therefore no surprise that the trend is towards all wireless networks,” says Marco Landi, acting vice president and general manager at Motorola Enterprise Mobility Business. “The truth is that workforces are no longer fixed and employees need to be able to access data on the move, both inside and outside their offices,” he adds. The research also found that 76% of companies already have some form of wireless infrastructure in place, while almost a fifth of businesses are already mostly or completely wireless. “Now that companies are moving towards all-wireless networks they need to consider how to get the most from wireless technology,” advises Landi. “For instance, wireless networks provide an extra level of security over wired if configured in the right way. It is of prime importance that organisations perform site surveys to ensure that their wireless coverage meets their business needs. For example, they might need additional access points if they plan to have voice over wireless.”