So one thing that's next for cell phones--besides the ability to watch sit-com re-runs--is the capability to deliver business intelligence. One of our most popular stories this month brings us up to date on getting hold of business intelligence on the go.
Mobile BI isn't without its challenges. The small screens on mobile devices are obvious impediments. Bandwidth limitations, security worries and network compatibility are others.
But it's undeniable that as BI spreads throughout the enterprise, it's also going to permeate to people and places outside the enterprise walls. As our story, from InformationWeek, points out, the building of BI apps on wireless networks isn't a big departure from the way business intelligence is traditionally structured. It's doable. It's going to happen. And it's a more worthwhile use for a cell phone than watching car commercials is.