The past few months have already seen a rising interest in the Internet of Things, something that is taking the world by storm for now.
IT decision-makers are rapidly employing smart devices to improve work practices while benefiting from greater operational efficiency.
Through the adoption of new devices in the workplace, businesses and organizations stand to benefit from a secure, reliable and more mobile office environment. Here are three ways smart technology is set to revolutionize your own work area.
Increased Efficiency
Smart technology enables productivity and efficiency. By using the right tools, companies in diverse industries are more efficient, regardless of location. Technology makes streamlining business processes that much easier for a quicker and more practical turnaround time that reduces the amount of time wasted on everyday tasks.
For instance, adding a capability that allows law firms likeOberheiden & McMurrey, LLP to video conference live with their clients in New York for example, is a smart use of tech to drive efficiencies. However, investing in new tech means you need to train your staff. The training will help your business operate as efficiently as possible.
Increased Connectivity
Smart technology has had a big impact on how offices connect to each other and their employees. The rise of wearable tech and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) mean employees have more ways of interacting with your business’ data via mobile devices while outside the traditional office setting.
Businesses rate user experience as a priority and many vendors are releasing everything from tablets to laptops that have built-in 4G, Bluetooth and wireless technologies. Companies are also going out of their way to accommodate the growing mobile workforce by having apps created for basic business functions like printing while on-the-go and gaining access to critical business data.
Broadband is the foundation upon which totally connected businesses through high speed connectivity with their employees. The Government has so far stated that the need to update the services provided is an important part of giving employees the full connectivity they deserve, no matter their physical location. However, added connectivity brings about a need for added security.
Smart devices are highly susceptible to possible threats and an open connection may provide hackers a means of entering systems and causing extensive damage. In your office, you can have all devices, including your printers and smartphones, installed with a security control measure.
Measures like fingerprint authentication or key cards can help identify and log into office printers, eliminating chances of sensitive data hitting the public limelight.
New Ways of Doing Business
Smart technology is creating new ways of getting work done. Features like personalized user experiences and ability to scan and convert data from different document types is added to multi-function devices. Such devices have also evolved to work alongside increased digitization to offer better scanning speeds, advanced connectivity and improved usability.
Modernizing the devices with adaptive, smart technology means that software is up-to-date at all times for consistent optimized performance. Conventional office technology is also easier to integrate with cloud ecosystems and business applications for instant cooperation in business workflows.
The influence of technology on the office environment is set to increase in order to keep pace with workplace digital transformation. In fact, by 2018, 45 percent of high-growth companies are likely to have smarter tech devices than employees. The first point of infiltration will be start-ups and new firms, since they are more versatile.
Overall, technology will have a huge impact on how the office gets work done and how employees work within and without the office environment. The way people collaborate with smart technology will take precedence.
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