WIRELESS ACCESS SOLUTIONS FOR FACTORIES WAREHOUSES Charles

WIRELESS ACCESS SOLUTIONS FOR FACTORIES & WAREHOUSES Charles Dworkis, Systems Engineer

Citrix Confidential

WIRELESS ACCESS SOLUTIONS FOR FACTORIES & WAREHOUSES Charles Dworkis, Systems Engineer

Objective and prosper with new opportunities in Wireless Warehousing, Manufacturing and Retail with Citrix Metaframe XP. Citrix Confidential

Agenda • • The Wireless Market Portable vs. Mobile Devices Hardware/Software DEMONSTRATION: – Installing the ICA client onto a Bar Code Reading device running Pocket PC – Configuring the Pocket PC ICA client – Enabling Bar Code Reading into SB Applications Citrix Confidential

The Wireless Market • Onslaught of new Wireless Devices & Apps • Without Mobility, WLANs only solve traditional problems • Plan for Mobility in the beginning Citrix Confidential

The Wireless Market "The mobile information appliance market will enjoy exponential growth over the next few years, with annual worldwide sales exceeding 25 million units by the end of 2002, " said David Hayden, Mobile Insights' new senior industry analyst focusing on mobile information appliances. "Wireless communications will be the catalyst fueling the growth of this new mobile market, and as the 'killer application, ' will lead to pervasive use of handheld Citrix Confidential computers. "

Wireless Device Value Proposition ON THE MOVE Hotels/Airports Train, Convention HOME Wireless Extension ISP, DSL/Cable/ISDN ENTERPRISE Local Carrier, Serviced Carrier, ISP, WISP, Local WAREHOUSE/FACTORY/RETAIL Retailer, Local ISP, Serviced WISP University Campus Colleges, Library, Cafeteria Serviced WISP, Private Citrix Confidential Hot Spots Cafes and Gas Stations Small Business Local Carrier, Serviced

Portable vs. Mobile devices Mobility is persistent communic ations at th e level of se rvice required b y the mobi le device and application. Q. W-laptops, Mobile or Portable? A: Portable, laptops are portable devices, typical use is stationary. …Content Creation and Access Q. W-PDA, Mobile or Portable? A: Mobile , W-PDA’s are mobile devices. …Content Access, Visual. Centric Q. W- Voice terminals, Mobile or Portable? A: Mobile, W-Voice is highly mobile, requiring Qo. S in motion. Citrix Confidential …Content Access, Voice. Centric

LAN vs. WLAN §LANs provide fixed access with high data rates §WLANs provide highly mobile access with lower data rates §Applications will be different – Not every LAN application is suitable for WLANs §Requirements are different – End devices are not necessarily laptops – Environmental considerations §Management is different – Wireless Considerations Citrix Confidential

Hardware/Software DOS Pocket PC Windows CE Hand-held Wearable Vehicle-Mount Fixed-Mount Magnetic Stripe Readers Printers Keyboard Pen-based Scanning RF/ID Data Communication Voice Communication Batch LAN WAN PAN Application development kits Connectivity packages Business Partner Solutions Ergonomic Rugged Citrix Confidential

Demonstration Unit Symbol PPT 2800 pen-based Pocket PC device • Fully integrated – Bar Code Scanning • 1 D or 2 D – Wireless Connectivity • WLAN or WWAN • Rugged – Sealed to IP 54 standards – Withstands drops to concrete of 4 ft/1. 2 m • Accessories – – – Vehicle Cradle Snap-on Modem Scanning Trigger Handle Magnetic Stripe Reader Many more… Citrix Confidential

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Citrix Authorized Training • With Citrix Training: – Learn tips and techniques for managing and administering Citrix software – Obtain valuable lab time for hands-on practice – Prepare for Citrix certification exams – Learn quickly and efficiently in the classroom • New Courses and Certification Include: – CTX-720 X Meta. Frame Secure Access Manager Administration – CTX-6100 Citrix Core Technologies and Architecture – Citrix Certified Integration Architect (CCIA) program to be launched in Q 4 2003 • Available Worldwide from 350 CALCs • Training Locations from www. citrix. com/training Citrix Confidential TM

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