Audits Using Pocket PCs/PDAs 

Why carry out audits on handheld pocket PCs/PDAs?

Audits and inspections are needed to evaluate whether your organization complies with recognised good practices, standards and regulatory requirements. Carrying out such audits is very time consuming and resource intensive. Most auditors still use a pen and paper to record their observations using paper-based questionnaires!

Resource Intensive

Desktop computers are good for developing questionnaires and checklists, or reporting and analysis. But to get to this point data must be captures and even laptops are too bulky and inconvenient for fieldwork.

Handheld pocket PCs/PDAs offer a major improvement over pen and paper for carrying out audits and inspections that handheld technology cannot be ignored by organisations who want to stay competitive and cost efficient.

Avoid Re-keying

The small size and convenience of pocket PCs/PDAs make them attractive for completing audits in the field.

Although organizations can use simple form based software to design a custom application for its audit program, it is often better to use an off the shelf solution that can be configured by a business user.

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