subject: Has The Emergence Of Mobile Applications Revolutionized The Working Pattern Of Modern Enterprises? [print this page] Mobile technology has emerged as the most important component to be incorporated in modern enterprises. With the need to keep clients satisfied, working on the go has become compulsory in enterprises both large & small. In an extremely competitive market condition, every enterprise, irrespective of which sector it belongs to, must deploy mobile applications in order to create a mobile presence for its services & products. Survey reports released towards the beginning of the year highlight the fact that adoption of mobile technology in the form of mobile applications has led to increased mobility of business for the enterprises. This is the reason why professional mobile app developers are in great demand; the services of app development companies are hired by most modern enterprises so that they may be able to deploy innovative & improved technology that has revolutionized the working pattern of most businesses.
As we discuss about the phenomenal changes that the introduction of mobile applications has brought about in modern enterprises, it is important to highlight the benefits that these technological tools have in the day to day functioning of an enterprise. Some such benefits are listed below:
1. Instant Network Access The age of the desktop meant that the workforce would have to idly wait in front of their devices for as much time as the computer needed to boot before beginning the days work. With mobile apps being installed on mobile devices that are always switched on & are most times carried by the workforce even outside the workplace, no such time is wasted. Quick access to the internet also means quick completion of work.
2. Portability Though there is a large section of people who believe that their personal lives have been disrupted because of the omnipresence of mobile applications through which one can complete work anytime anywhere, market analysts are of the view that the mobile apps increase productivity & also help retain the interest level of an employee in his/her work. Earlier, the workforce had to complete work sitting at one place; with the introduction of mobile apps, an employee can choose to do the work at his preferred time, even if the time is outside his/her regular work hours. In the long run, this helps to raise the level of productivity of the enterprise, generate more profits for its business, and thus ensure security for the employee within that enterprise.
3. Simple & Intuitive Interaction Contrary to the perception that mobile apps are used by only the technologically savvy population, they are in fact easier to use than other components of modern technology. Since usage & features of mobile apps are always explained to users in brief steps, the interaction between the app & its user becomes interesting & intuitive; these interactions are more natural when compared to the mouse clicks of desktops.
4. Geolocation Advantages Since most mobile devices are equipped with the onboard GPS feature, reporting of current location using mobile apps becomes very easy. This has huge benefits for businesses as it allows communication with consumers as soon as they are checking in to a particular location. Since tracking people & their assets also becomes easy for the enterprise using these app features, it revolutionizes the enterprises business prospects.
Mobile apps have not only changed the pattern of working in modern enterprises, it has completely revolutionized the work style, workforce behavior, and mobility opportunities for todays businesses.
