Brains or brawn? Sprint and Ford say they’ve combined the two in a cooperative project.
As part of its involvement with Ford Motor Company's Ford Work Solutions product offering announced earlier this year, Sprint is taking a Ford F-150 truck on the road. The truck is equipped with a full suite of Ford Work Solutions (FWS) applications. Sprint is inviting field workers, construction professionals and others at conventions, trade shows and other events nationwide to personally experience the F-150’s Internet-connected FWS productivity tools.
Event attendees can climb into the cab and see how Sprint’s Mobile Broadband Network and the F-150’s in-dash computer combine to bring fast Internet connections and a host of data applications right to the job site or customer location. Some examples include:
- Field service and construction industries can confirm “change orders” to modify a “work order” or “job estimate,” avoiding lengthy delays and keeping the job on schedule. Additionally, with the available Bluetooth printer, the customer can review and authorize the “change order” on the spot with a written confirmation.
- Engineers and project managers can review and edit graphically rich blueprints and schematics while inside the truck.
- Subcontractors, suppliers and customers can collaborate in real time to review project planning documents and website portals.
In addition to the F-150, the in-dash computer with Internet connectivity is available on 2009 Ford F-Series and E-Series vehicles, and on the 2010 Ford Transit Connect vehicle.
