Sprint Offering Wireless Tracking Devices

Sprint Corp. said Monday it is coming out with a suite of services aimed at helping companies better manage cell phones and PDAs they issue to employees, including a feature to remotely erase sensitive information from devices that are lost or stolen, according to The Associated Press.

"The "managed mobility" package will also help information technology departments in medium and large companies keep a better eye on the use of wireless devices and automatically upgrade their software without having to bring in the devices."

Employers are also monitoring their employees whereabout with cell phones. cf related articles:

-- £1 to track your staff via their mobiles

-- Keeping track of cyberslackers becoming common in the workplace

-- New Offering Keeps Tabs on Mobile Workers

-- Big Boss is watching

-- Big Brother Technology for Employee Cell Phones

emily | 9:34 AM | Localisation |
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