@ MaryamAhmed The Mobile Worker

In 2010 , the world’s mobile worker population passed the one billion mark By 2013 , total mobile workers will represent more than a third of the world’s workforce Source: IDC Study: http://thenextweb.com/mobile/2010/02/21/billion-mobile-workers-worldwide-2010/

U.S. 119.7 million Japan 49.3 million Asia/Pacific 546.4 million Western Europe 129.5 million Rest of world (including Canada) 153.2 million Source: IDC Study: http://thenextweb.com/mobile/2010/02/21/billion-mobile-workers-worldwide-2010/ . Geographical Projection of Mobile Geographical Projection of Mobile Workers by 2013

Messages reach recipients wherever they are. No need to be by a TV, radio, computer, or mailbox; phones are within our reach all day , every day.

Mobile workers carry 2.68 mobile devices for work Logged employee work hours: Before mobile use: 49 hours/week After mobile use: 70 hours/week Sources: http://sidneyevematrix.posterous.com/mobile-workforce-which-tech-gadgets-do-we-use http://www.cbc.ca/documentaries/doczone/2010/digitaldummies

The trend is clear , mobile use is rapidly becoming integrated into every business sector and every industry.

Mobile use by physicians grew by 45% in 2011 Source: http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20110414005326/en/Physician-Mobile-Grows-45-Apple%C2%AE-Dominates-Android%E2%84%A2 Healthcare

Mobile apps are set to transform all health-related industry sectors by 2015 81% of physicians own a mobile device and view it as essential to practice Healthcare Source: http://www.research2guidance.com/shop/index.php/mhealth-report

It’s not about the tech. It’s about the teach. 63% of students used handheld devices in 2010 Education Source: Students and Smartphones: http://www.educause.edu/EDUCAUSE+Quarterly/EDUCAUSEQuarterlyMagazineVolum/Infographic/225872

Lawyers are increasingly mobile, too. Law

In a 2010 survey… 80% of lawyers reported using a mobile device in 2010 Large law firms (100+ attorneys) reported 100% mobile usage Small firms (less than 10 people) : 80% usage Solo practitioners : 65% usage Law Source: http://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2010/08/aba-technology-survey.html

Source: http://www.gsmworld.com/documents/universal_access_full_report.pdf Mobile technology is helping bridge the digital divide 80% of the planet is covered by GSM technology Non-profit

http://www.forbes.com/forbesinsights/untethered_executive/ “ Smartphones are a critical part of the executive’s arsenal of devices , second only to laptop PCs. Within three years, smartphones and Internet-enabled tablets could be their equal.” Technology

As sales channels continue to blur in retail, companies are creating mobile apps that make their brands seem current , entertaining , or fun , while at the same time creating a unique opportunity to connect with more shoppers than ever before Retail

So there you have it. Mobile devices are affecting lives of workers in every business, both for the good , and the bad . Which begs the question , Can we manage the technology around us or will we let it manage us?

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