iPhone and Other Mobile Devices are Changing the Way We Work

The capacity of today’s mobile devices far outstrips the desktop computers of just a decade ago. And people are putting that capacity to work. in addition to listening to music, making phone calls, and searching for the perfect restaurant, people are finding some really ingenious ways to equip their employees using mobile technology.

For instance, how about heart monitoring? The new Latitude iPhone app (still in prototype) that was debuted at last week’s Body Computing Conference lets physicians access patient records, monitor their implanted devices, tap into patient support networks, and schedule follow-up care. Click here to read the whole article.

The app allows doctors to use small amounts of free time between other tasks to accomplish administrative items that would otherwise be waiting for them at the end of the day. And not only does it help doctors, but it keeps the whole system moving and communicating more efficiently.

So, how might your business use mobile technology to streamline work processes and free up your employees for more important things?