At the beginning of April, Japanese telecoms experts confirmed that the volume of Internet data used in the country jumped 40% in a month. The reports prompted concerns that the country’s network may become overwhelmed. The influx in data use is the result of an increase in telecommuting and video streaming as more and moreRead more
The global coronavirus pandemic has proven a challenge for modern business, forcing them to rethink their existing strategies, to review their policies and embrace remote working. As part of this journey, many organisations have had to allow their employees to work from home – either using their own personal devices or using company-issued equipment. Similarly,Read more
We’ve written about how the banking industry is changing several times before. With innovators like TymeBank, SA’s first digital bank, using cloud-based technologies to redefine banking models – and to disrupt more traditional banking models in the process – the entire industry is being pressured to step up their digital game. These changes are oftenRead more
Millennials will make up 75% of the global workforce by 2025. A new generation of worker has arrived and they want bring-your-own-device (BYOD). Typically, younger generations are more mobile, they demand greater freedom and flexibility and they understand the value of work-life balance. In addition to this, they want to use the same tools andRead more
People around the world are becoming more and more attached to their smartphones. Our dependence on these devices has become so extreme that the biggest names in mobile are introducing features to help us curb our smartphone addiction. With this in mind, it’s no surprise that more and more companies are embracing bring-your-own-device policies. AcknowledgingRead more
We are sure that you have heard about out-of-bundle costs. A topic that’s been in the news quite a bit over the last few months, out-of-bundle charges occur when you use data without activating a data bundle and get charged an elevated rate. But how elevated is this rate? According to a recent report, someRead more
If you look at trending content from a few years ago, discussions around bring-your-own-device (BYOD) mainly focused on whether or not a business should allow their employees to bring their own devices into the office. With changes in the nature of work, and how people achieve business outcomes, the BYOD security conversation has shifted toRead more
Think of the rise of millennials as a double-edged sword. Let’s imagine you’re looking to streamline your processes with a new online project management application, chances are that the millennials in your office will have the most positive responses to this change. This is, in part, because they grew up with technology and are comfortableRead more
As millennials are entering the workplace, we are seeing a great rise in the proportion of the workforce using personal mobile devices for work purposes – A concept known as Bring Your Own Device (BYOD). It is clear that allowing employees to bring mobile devices into the office can be highly beneficial in the modernRead more
The mobile workforce of today need mobile devices in order to conduct their work. Operating remotely means these devices are essential for communication with on-site colleagues. In addition to this, cloud-based applications are becoming increasingly important for capturing customer data, communication with clients and for various other operational processes. Companies need some way to manageRead more
