However, Niekeir said wireless technology is central to his business and says there are huge benefits for remote departments, field workers and telecommuters, as well as consulting clients in different time zones.

"Being constantly online [via wireless VPN] is fantastic because our executives and sales representatives can post and receive information immediately. This is particularly useful on travel, such as airports, where valuable time can be utilized rather than lost," he said.

Seiko Australia IT manager Bruce Weber has around 100 mobile users in the field using notebooks.

"It means [the users] are more available, flexible and efficient, because they're not tied to the office," he said.

Intel worldwide capability director for information technology, Ian Wilson, said Australia is migrating to a mobile workplace as wireless technology becomes cheaper and able to handle high bandwidth needs.