Monthly Archives: January 2013

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5 Mobile Technologies That Are Reinventing Field Service

There’s little argument that mobile tech is a great tool for workplace communication and convenience, but what about benefits beyond simple tasks such as emailing and scheduling? Indeed, companies are still trying to find the best ways mobile tech can … Read More

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Report: BYOD Leads to Higher Profits, Happier Employees

We’ve written before about the pros and cons of BYOD — now there’s a study that says the practice does, in fact, not only lead to higher sales and profits, but also improved employee satisfaction. InfoWorld cites a survey of … Read More

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What’s the 411? Directory Assistance Costs Companies More Than They Think

With the advent of Google and mobile devices that are able to answer just about any question, anywhere, you’d think the 411 Information call would be a thing of the past. Think again. The average company pays 29 cents per … Read More

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3 Innovative Uses of Mobile Tech

We’ve seen how the rise of smartphones and mobile devices have streamlined industries like field service, and departments such as sales and human resources. But what are some more edgy uses of mobile tech beyond a tablet screening video or … Read More

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How to Reduce Mobile Waste

With rumors that Apple may be upping its mobile devices output to twice-yearly releases, the number of “old,” unwanted phones and tablets is on the rise. An estimated 438 million electronic products were sold in 2009, yet only 25% of disposed … Read More

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An Old-School Lesson in Mobile Etiquette

We touched on some dos and don’ts of mobile behavior in our list of New Year’s Resolutions for Your Smartphone, but sometimes you need a good vintage illustration to really understand that an intimate phone conversation during rush hour on public … Read More

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Who Should Foot the Phone Bill — Companies or Employees?

As BYOD becomes increasingly popular and the line between work and personal life blurs, many questions emerge. Among them: Who pays for what? What are acceptable and unacceptable practices? Read More

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White Paper: How Mobility is Reinventing Sales, Marketing, and HR

While mobile usage has become ubiquitous in the workplace, businesses still have trouble implementing tailored plans that leverage mobility for different departments’ needs. An IT department may have entirely separate mobile needs from a field service unit, yet most companies … Read More

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Why Companies Need to Take a Hard Stance on Distracted Driving

We all know distracted driving is on the rise, shouldn’t be done and has the potential to be lethal. Yet how many times have you, or someone you’ve seen, read a text message, placed a call or used an app … Read More

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