iPad Integration

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iPad integration

Cost

Apple Computer

This option is not required, but would be ideal for the implementation of an iPad system into the Queensland symphony orchestra

Software

iWork

$65

Microsoft office

$280

Macbook

Minimum $1,450

Portable

Mac Mini

Minimum $850

Computer life is longer then a PC

Maximises Desk Space

Current screen can be used

Interfaceable with current PC system

Printer

AirPort express

Colour Laser Printer $340

AirPort Express Base Station $119

airport express base station is a wireless access point compatible with both pc and apple computers. allowing AirPrint directly from iOs devices.

Colour AirPrint Printer $379

iPad

WiFi

If wifi option is chosen Internet access can be made through the production assistants iPhone

Wireless Access Point

$200

2 x iPads = $1,078

3 x iPads = $1,617

Data Plan = $

2 x iPads = $1,358

3 x iPads = $2,037

Price excludes case and any extras

Pros & Cons

Cons

not easily inter faceable with a PC environment

initial cost

Pros

long battery life

environmentally friendly

modern office

paperless office

Purpose for integration

make Mistakes in production planning rectify able

Modernising Orchestra production

Paperless office

Design

Folders

Needs to work seamlessly and effectively

Backups need to be available

Needs to be easy to use

Implementation

How will it happen?

Crew training on iPad system

Specialised training workshop for supervisors?

During normal shift times?

Gradually relying on iPad

loadmaster, orchestra roster, production schedule, stage layout

loadmaster, orchestra roster & production schedule

loadmaster & orchestra roster

begin by using iPad for loadmaster information

Gradually relying less on paper folders

as each file is gradually reliant on electronic version, paper backups should be kept in case of implementation failure.

How long will it take?

Estimated 2 months before full integration, after implementation process has begun

When will it begin?

Post move to southbank

how will it work technically?

Apps

iAuditor

occupational health and safety auditing checklists

e-mail

export as document

Dropbox

Cloud based file exchanging server

completely interfaceable between devices

Numbers

Apples version of the Microsoft excel program

PC compatability

e-mail as attachment

iCloud

Document has to be downloaded from www.icloud.com

export as excel

export as PDF

printing

print to pc

Airpint printer

Internet access

iPhone hotspot

3G

wifi