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Enterprise Mobility Trends That’ll Continue to Rule in 2017

by Manish Jain Managing Director
As we approach the end of this year we leave behind a lot of notions in the technology domain that surrounded us during the entire year. The innovative methods, exciting new trends that fueled the entire fraternity to adopt new changes, methodologies will see a shift towards more modern procedures.

However, a number of notions will die, but several will still continue to rule the next year. Talking about enterprise mobility, a lot of new concepts were formulated this year, which are still going strong attracting views, thoughts and actions on the same from industry’s leaders and experts.

The smartphone revolution and the estimated hike in smartphone owners in the years to come have asked enterprises to change their way of operations. Mobility being one of the hottest topics has demanded companies to pay special attention in implementing smart solutions to their present business models.

Ordinary communicating devices or the so-called mobile phones have gone smarter, which has transformed a variety of primary functions in one’s day to day life. Apart from communicating with each other, they are being used for entertainment, information, and m-commerce. There are a lot of such trends, which blossomed in the past and will continue to prosper in coming days as well.

Our team of researchers have shortlisted some of the hot trends for enterprise mobility that aren’t fading away soon.

M-commerce to see a new high

With growing smartphone users and people preferring mobile devices to buy products online, it is estimated that shopping apps will set new records in the coming year. E-commerce mobile apps have seen significant growth in the recent past as compared to another category of apps, which is expected to continue in future as well.

Prime factors why people are showing interest in buying products on mobile devices include fast forward checkouts, user-friendly design and easy payment options. The entire shopping process has been simplified, which has certainly made life easier for shoppers allowing them to shop their favorite items in absolutely no time.

According to a research, it is estimated that by the end of next year, mobile devices would account for around 24.4% of the total e-commerce revenues.

Rise of mobile applications and IoT

IoT is referred as the next big thing internet world is witnessing right now. A lot of connected devices are being developed and technology companies are keen in building products, which are not only productive but also are connected at all times. IoT has changed daily lives of people drastically.

Also Read: IOT: Birth of New Internet Generation

With mobile apps being the major contributor in establishing a connection between physical devices, they are on the rise as well and next year would be a revolutionary one in the same context. Enterprises like healthcare, automotive and energy have already started to implement mobile solutions with IoT. The time isn’t far when more different domains will enter in and make most of the opportunity. You can expect a lot of wearable devices and high-tech connected gadgets coming in 2017. 

Mobile app security

Security is a major factor that’ll continue to haunt enterprise owners in the times to come. According to Gartner, an American research and advisory firm, around 75% of total mobile applications in the world are not secure. Hackers can easily suck the confidential data and information from them. It would be a piece of cake for them.

Major concerns that demand developers to pay attention include password hacks, data loss, data encryption and device theft. Security remains the vital factor for enterprise mobility to flourish. A critical eye is necessary while implementing end-to-end device management, networks and data synchronization.

Smart working methods with smart Wearables

The year 2016 has witnessed considerable advancement in wearable technology. Enterprises have adopted new methods leveraging benefits of the wearable technology, be it retail, healthcare, automotive, real estate, travel, hospitality and more. Fitness bands, smart watches and smart eye glasses are some of the popular wearables prevailing in the market right now that connect with mobile devices to provide an impeccable experience to the users.

Also Read: Wearables Become Desirables

The trend of wearables is growing with every passing day, which also shoots the demand for developing apps for the same.

Enterprise applications to grow

Every company wants to streamline its operations right from the root phase. Companies want to make use of their resources to the fullest, be it their employees or a physical entity. At times, they face problems in achieving the same, which gives rise to enterprise applications.

Enterprise apps streamline the entire business operation keeping a close eye on employee’s performance. They help in producing optimized results within a set frame of time ensuring amplified productivity and efficiency, which helps in producing great revenues at the end of the financial cycle.

It’s trending and a lot of mobile apps development companies are focusing on building mobile solutions around the same.

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