AT&T Offering Workplace Monitoring for SMBs
I'm not sure how focused on monitoring the work force a large portion of the SMB sector is, but I found this news about a new offering from AT&T interesting at the very least.
AT&T to Sell Workplace Monitoring Equipment
By Reuters
November 14, 2007The technology will give SMBs the same capabilities as enterprises to remotely track employees, a report says.
NEW YORK (Reuters)—AT&T Inc plans on Wednesday to introduce a nationwide program giving owners of small- and medium-size businesses some of the same tools big security firms offer for remotely monitoring employees, customers and operations, the New York Times said in its online edition.
Under AT&T's Remote Monitor program, a business owner could install adjustable cameras, door sensors and other gadgets at up to five different company locations across the country, the newspaper reported.
Using a Java-enabled mobile device or a personal computer connected to the Internet, the owner would be able to view any of the images in real time, control room lighting and track equipment temperatures remotely, the Times said.
[Read full story on eWeek]
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