34 . Glasgow Business April/May 2016
STAYING AT THE FRONT OF THE... REVOLUTION DIGITAL
We look at how our business landscape is changing and offer some top tips to ensure your company can lead the way
T
he landscape of Glasgow is forever evolving with the constant advancement in technology, but where does that leave our businesses?
Technology plays a crucial role in our
personal and professional lives; from checking the train times in the morning, to booking an appointment with your doctor, ordering a taxi and even checking up on the daily news, everything is just a simple click away. Bus stops around Glasgow even track buses and provide estimated times of arrival. In our professional lives, emails are now
being checked – and even answered – 24/7 with orders arriving from clients at any time of
the day, and you can receive electronic diary reminders of your meetings so you will never forget an appointment again. And not a month goes by without the
latest ‘must-have’ gadget being released on the market. But how can your business remain one step ahead of the constant shiſt in technology?
ON THE GO COMMUNICATION Mobile internet has meant that businesses can react to clients’ needs instantaneously. Whether
you are a small or international business, the power to interact immediately could make a
significant impact on your botom line. Make sure your office has a webmail
account before heading out and about. Tis will allow you to easily access your work emails via a web browser. If you will be using this on a regular basis you may want to consider increasing your mobile internet capability to. If your device doesn’t have 4G or other high-speed mobile internet technology built in, it is oſten possible to buy a small ‘dongle’ or portable wireless hotspot. Tese devices should allow you access on the move. Be careful while working abroad as ‘data
roaming’ fees can reach astronomical levels. Without even using your smartphone the
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