Weekly wrap up: Q4 Mobile Workforce Report
Monday, November 19th, 2012 Karen Ambrose Hickey, EditorHere are a few interesting articles that came out as a result of our new Q4 Mobile Workforce Report:
Mobile workers health threatened by spending weekends online; Computerworld
“A new survey found 63% of mobile workers are spending at least six hours each weekend online — and nearly one-third are online for up to 20 hours over the two days. The findings pose a potential health dilemma for workers and employers, since the weekend hours extend a busy work week and keep employees from getting a needed retreat…”
Firms face ‘bill shock’ from smartphone use; Computerworld UK
“The proportion of workers’ smartphones provisioned by employers has declined from 58 to 33 percent..”
Android-loving suits boot BlackBerrys into 3rd place in the office; The Register UK
“BYOD = Bill Your Own Director as communications costs soar.”
People use own smartphones for work; ChannelBiz UK
“..but potentially rack up huge connectivity bills..”
More employees are using their own smartphones for work and ranking connectivity cost as the least important factor when choosing a mobile network.
And, an interview with Chris Witek, Sr. Director of Product Marketing, by the Latin Editor of RCR Wireless:
Interview with iPass’ Chris Witeck about BYOD survey results
