Digital Solutions lacks effective communication tools that hinder knowledge sharing and decision making. Specifically, [1] most employees do not have laptops, video conferencing capabilities are absent, there is no unified cell phone plan, and outdated networking solutions. [2] The document proposes providing employees with business laptops, implementing video conferencing, establishing a company-wide cell phone plan, and modernizing networking solutions to address these problem factors and improve communication. [3] These recommendations aim to enhance mobility, access, security, and connectivity both within and outside the office.

1. Digital Solutions
Enhancing Knowledge Sharing
and Decision Making
Fall 2010

2. Introduction
Communication for IT Professionals
Team Gandhi – Section 1
Mr. Joshua Corlew - Mr.Michael Pagolatous - Mr. Michael Siegfried
Mr. Harrison Stewart - Mr. Lee Warwick

3. Purpose
To explain the problem factors present in Digital Solutions’ sub-par
communication amongst teams (and team members).
To propose recommendations for solving the problem factors and
improving communication.

4. Problem Factors
Communication may be lacking because …
No business standard laptops
No video conferencing
Lack of business wide cell phone plan
Absence of modern networking solutions

5. Laptops
Most employees do not have laptops
Complements mobile nature of the business
Laptops provide ...
Speed, efficiency, and simplicity
Access to communication technology
Portability
Security

6. Video Conferencing
Video conferencing is simple and allows for face to
face meetings even if employees are dispersed.
Cheap, effective and includes features such as
Ability to record conferences
File sharing
Video mail

7. Cell Phones and Service Plans
Cell phones are an integral part to modern
businesses.
They provide …
Improved connectivity
Quick access to e-mail, voice mail, and contacts
Applications such as interactive calendars

8. Cell Phones and Service Plans
Business plans often include -
Unlimited data
Unlimited messaging
Long distance
Cell phone plans are often easy to tailor to your
business needs in both cost and features.

9. Networking Solutions
What kind of networking solutions?
File and database server
Remote access of servers
File/database server
Central location for important files and programs
Easier to secure
Increases accountability

10. Networking Solutions
Remote access allows
employees to access the
company network and
database while away
from the office.
With proper organization
and management, no
need to hunt for files!

11. In Conclusion
Digital Solutions need to address it's sub-par
communication solutions.
Proposed solutions -
Business standard laptops
Video conferencing
Cellphones and service plans
Modern networking solutions

12. Thank you for your time!
Any questions?