Tuesday, August 20, 2013

How Technology Is Transforming The Way Businesses Operate

By Lee Smith


Modern technology has revolutionised the business arena in a big way. With almost every business taking advantage of some degree of automation, modern technology is found at all stages, from simple accounting packages to complicated CRM and enterprise application systems.

Information and communication technology (ICT).

ICT has uncovered multiple means of communication and data consumption for companies. It has in addition made communication flexible and a lot faster, thereby creating better organization and increased convenience. Convenient access to information enables enterprises to remain in touch with the current trends in technology to evolve their organisation.

ICT has streamlined connection with associates and clients in different parts of the globe. It has enhanced collaborative work because people can operate at various times depending on their way of life. ICT allows you to arrange, process and keep information effortlessly and quickly.

Digital collaboration and storage.

With the help of technology, teams are no longer constricted to working in the same space or place of work. Presence of technologies especially virtual desktop and cloud computing have wiped out geographic barriers. Data can now be transferred into the cloud and accessed by authorised employees from just about anywhere in the world. Exchanging data has become just so much simpler.

Mobility.

The development of portable devices namely phones, tablets and notebooks has been of enormous benefit to the business community. Optimisation of mobile computer systems and wireless network is referred to as enterprise mobility management (EMM). It helps raise productivity of the business.

For instance, hosted desktops can be shared together with team members over mobile devices, leading to stronger collaboration in the company. These technologies enhance the quality of productivity and client care.

Security.

Advanced multi-level security methods, anti-virus and anti-malware systems, password protection, voice recognition, eye scan, biometrics and several other modern technologies ensure security of your data.

In addition, technology has also brought to light hi-tech security systems and anti-alarm computer systems to help prevent security breach in the physical hard drive areas.

Marketing.

Technology has established a platform of parallel opportunity in marketing for businesses of all sizes. Organic Web-based marketing is very cost effective. Practices like SEO, social bookmarking, social media marketing, content submissions, blogging and all such practices offer a lot of scope to tap possible market.

Cost cutting.

Technology requires starting investment. However when done, it saves costs overall. For example, emergence of Business Process Outsourcing and Knowledge Process Outsourcing makes it possible for enterprises to outsource the job rather setting up the facilities in their office premises. Virtual desktops are even a good example of outsourcing.

Technology has reduced dependency on labor force up to a great extent. So, business organisations can reduce their spending on workforce as well as the related costs.

Along with the application of technology at various levels, expenditure on communication, postage, business security and many avenues of businesses has lessened significantly.




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