Wireless and Mobile Technology

Wireless and mobile technologies have transformed our daily lives, and also made a huge impact on the business world. The definition of the terms wireless and mobile technologies are often used interchangeably; however, this is not the case. Wireless technology is the ability to communicate on the internet via devices without a wire. Mobile technology is the ability to communicate on the internet via wireless and over a wired connection. Mobile technology allow for a user to access the internet anywhere at any time; conversely, wireless technology is only limited to the broadcast area emanating from the router and modem combination.

Businesses use wireless and mobile technologies to increase efficiency by saving money on installation costs freeing up funding to be used elsewhere. Businesses can use wireless technology to connect employees throughout building, but still be connected to important software that runs the businesses operations through portable devices. Cell phones, laptops, and tablets in conjunction with wireless technologies have created the possibility for employees to become more powerful. Smaller organizations must maximize the efficiency of workers, so they can compete. Small organizations must ensure that employees are always connected, in addition to not being tied down to a single location (Koose, n.d.).

Smart phones are helping employees manage work tasks with applications with features calendars, email, and even invoicing software. Smart phones give organizations an advantage to stay informed on all business related activities. Wireless laptops and tablets provide employees the ability to easily connect to wireless networks from hotels, coffee shops, home offices and book stores. Employees get huge increase in business efficiency involving research, invoicing, email and project development. All of these tasks can be handled without the worker returning to a desktop being stuck in an office (Koose, n.d.).

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