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Handheld computers and PDAs extend on campus, off campus, and system admin functions

Tuesday, May 22, 2007

The future of campus cards goes mobile

Andy Williams, Contributing Editor

As wireless connectivity becomes the norm rather than the exception, colleges are finding greater uses for handheld PDA-type devices that can simplify everything from taking food orders to checking students in during an event, such as a football game.

Meal vending, picnics, field trips, photo or event verification, even shuttle buses all lend themselves to handheld usage. One thing’s for sure: colleges certainly have a variety of wireless devices from which to choose.

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