Mobile Devices - How did we everl live without them?

Mobile devices have allowed constant connectivity between employers, employees and customers.  More and more companies are utilizing laptops, smart phones and tablets.  While Blackberry may have been the tool of the recent past it has been replaced with the latest and greatest Android and Apple technologies.  Connectivity is no longer limited to just email.

This mobility offers advantages for not just companies but it's employees.  Personally speaking the flexibility this allows me as a working mother is priceless!  I am able to connect from lacrosse games and my customers are provided the same level of support as if I was in the office.  Having direct connectivity to my office has also allowed business travel to be more productive.  Fast and immediate responses are now possible due to the new mobile technology.  There was a time when traveling or out of the office you had to get back to people when questions or issues arised, now there is instant gratification.

As with most things this comes with its disadvantages.  Cellphones and tablets present a new challenge to the IT field in regards to management.  With security being such a large concern with businesses today protecting data could be challenging.  Additionally a recent concern for both employees and employers is the concept of tracking work time as was documented in a recent USA Today Article http://www.usatoday.com/money/jobcenter/workplace/story/2012-04-15/workers-sue-unpaid-overtime/54301774/1.

Have laptop will travel is my motto, I couldn't live without my mobile office.