Working in any place in the world- this concept of teleworking is not new, but has now been made easier with globalization and social networks. In today’s world, being mobile is not a privilege anymore; it has become something very natural. Cloud computing, mobile computing and bring-your-own-device-concept (BYOD) can now get rid of the last limitations to enable you to work from wherever you are!
Mobile computing is used in several fields today. It allows you to perform all the functions that are possible on a desktop PC on portable computing devices such as laptops, notebook PCs, tablet PCs, personal digital assistant (PDAs) and other hand held devices. Users can work on word document, excel spreadsheets, and make audio or video presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint. They can draw images and write text messages in devices that use touch sensitive screens and digital pens. It can also be used to download audio files such as mp3.
A great challenge for remote workers so far was the underlying technology. While employers often provided old hardware, the access to the IT work environment was not possible with private devices. The idea of the “bring-your-own-device” (BYOD) offers many advantages for companies as well as employees. Teleworkers have access to the accustomed business applications and at the same time finance their own hardware and take care of its support. This enables the employers to cut costs, while increasing productivity and satisfaction.
The BYOD-solution is offered by a handful of IT organizations, such as GIA Informatik AG in Oftringen, Switzerland. The organization is specialized in consulting as well as in implementation of IT solutions and offers a personalized mobile solution for its customers. Further information can be found on www.gia.ch.
