The consumerization of IT has put a fair amount of power into the hands of the average employee. Now that so many enterprise staffers have their own smartphones and tablets, they are able to do more from an increasing number of places. Clocking in at work no longer requires coming into the office, and as more organizations realize this, they are starting to see positive change in performance, and the importance of cloud computing in business.
"Progressive organizations are seeing many strategic operational advantages, even imperatives, to leverage technologies in new and better ways for enhanced workforce agility and productivity, while enabling managers and business leaders to track employees more effectively, protect profit loss related to time fraud, and accurately plan and manage staffing," said Asure Software COO Steven Rodriguez to Mobile Enterprise.
It is starting to become accepted that, whenever discussing mobility, the cloud will generally be turned to as a solution. Cloud technology is helping to redefine multiple channels of communication – including fax machines. While this may seem like a dated platform, faxing is still inherently useful as a secure means of connection. Those organizations that truly want to enable themselves for modern success need to examine cloud-based faxing.
Consumer-grade connectivity a valuable asset
The idea of every employee coming to work equipped with powerful IT tools used to be outlandish. But with smartphones experiencing such rapid adoption within the last few years, it is now a reality. Since workers are now able to be connected more frequently, companies need to figure out ways to use this to their advantage.
"Most workers are highly connected to technology 24×7 via their own mobile devices, meaning nearly all are 'agile workers' to varying degrees," Rodriguez said. "Enabling them to access work systems via their own familiar technologies helps to enhance their engagement and work satisfaction."
In order for all of this to work, however, all resources need to be connected to the cloud in some way, including fax. While faxing hardware may be outdated, the concept behind it is still viable. As such, it is still in use throughout many industries. Because it is still so necessary and applicable in the present day, systems need to be adapted to reflect the best practices of the modern day.
Creating mobile unity
Allowing mobile devices in the office is only the first step. There has to be a unified experience that has everyone on the same interfaces. Consumer-grade apps are often obtained for free and can be ineffective as solutions for business. By enabling workers with a singular program in which to interact with one another, the quality of work is able to improve.
Now that staffers are able to complete a greater number of tasks remotely, they need to be supported in the ways that will allow them to. By putting common communications tools into cloud settings, it is possible to accomplish this goal.
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