The smart phone. The laptop. The tablet computer and the e-reader. These mobile devices are sparking what IDC terms a technological “hyper disruption”—a massive platform shift that occurs only four or five times a century. Cisco estimates that the number of mobile-connected devices now exceeds the earth’s population.
We see the evidence of the mobile transformation all around us. Approximately ten times more smartphones and tablets are sold every day than babies are born. The average person checks their smartphone 150 times a day, or nearly once every six minutes. And the market for wearable devices is projected to grow at least fivefold
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If you’re like most, sitting at a desk for the entire day and only carrying a laptop is a thing of the past. Life was simple and you could always reach email, apps and the printers needed. The new generation of worker, known as #GenMobile, uses multiple mobile devices for every aspect of work and
“A recent IDG survey of CIOs revealed that those using virtual desktops now say the biggest benefits are increased simplicity and a more productive and mobile workforce. Find out how other companies are using virtual desktops to: • Drastically cut IT investment costs • Simplify management across multiple platforms and devices • Increase workplace flexibility
IBM MobileFirst services can help organizations that are struggling to decide what to do in light of the BlackBerry Enterprise Service 10 platform rollout. These services help you determine whether you should implement the upgrade, or migrate to a new platform. They can also help you develop an overall mobile strategy, As a result of
A mobile workforce presents significant challenges for businesses. All those devices floating around the world have to be connected securely to the business network to avoid security breaches that could cost your company large amounts of money and damage your company’s brand. Mobile phone usage and roaming charges can spiral out of control. Your employees
The third annual IBM Tech Trends Report “Fast track to the future” provides a unique glimpse into the organizations that are setting that pace. It covers the technologies that are rapidly reshaping how enterprises operate.
Mobility is now a business fact of life. Will your organization be one with mobile capabilities or a truly mobile enterprise? The new IBM white paper “Building the mobile enterprise: integrated, secure and productive” explains the difference and offers a checklist of eight key items to consider when planning your mobility initiatives.
Organizations are largely relying on TCO and ROI models in determining whether or not to invest in a unified communications (UC) solution. But what other factors are they considering? You’ll better understand the value that firms are deriving from UC, the status of its adoption, and the barriers to full implementation.