eAccess 12: Talk by Ian Litterick, Founder of iansyst, to the closing plenary session at eAccess 12, 28 June 2012. www.headstar.com/eaccess12

1. Cloud, mobile and
consumerisation:
Ian Litterick
Iansyst Executive Chairman
BATA Council
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2. A bit about BATA:
 British Assistive Technology Association;
 Founded 5 October 2009;
 Martin Littler of Inclusive Technology;
 44 other founding members;
 www.bataonline.org
 Users & professionals – not just a trade
association.

3. Our Aims:
 To campaign for the rights and interests of
those needing Assistive Technology.
 To provide expert and impartial support and
advice to government departments and
agencies.
 To educate and inform widely on the benefits
of Assistive Technology.
 To promote British Assistive Technology
products and expertise at home and overseas.

4. Cloud, mobile and
consumerisation: Hurrah!
 High quality, low cost apps;
 Designed-in AT (iOS) and accessibility;
 Everything is digital;
 Anytime, anywhere, in your pocket;
 Oh so normal;

5. But Ouch!
 Resistance to realistic pricing?
 How to proselytise? Will crowd approval be
enough?
 How to make a living for AT companies?
 Is there enough left after the Apple 80% for
a sustainable business?
 Will Apple let you do it?
 Services and support??

6. BYOD
 Compatibility;
 Trainers syndrome;
 So
 Classrooms of tablets
 Updating & management;
 Security & management in business

7. Cloud:
 Speed of development/improvement;
 Quick and easy updates;
 Shared standards – how I want it,
everywhere:
 GPII - Global Public Inclusive Infrastructure
 Not quite anytime anywhere:
 Bill shock

8. Please join!
 So we can do more:
 www.bataonline.org