In a typical Utility; there are multiple lines of business that require the field work force to handle the various business problems. The business problems are addressed through an effective back office work management and field force systems as illustrated in Figure 1. The field force systems or field mobility becomes the frontline for the utility on a day to day basis in resolving the issues. The line of business and nature of work will influence the application platform and hardware choices for field mobility as illustrated in Figure 2.
