Summary: CIO Perspectives – Mobility, Customer Experience and the Road Ahead

Many business and IT leaders understand the current benefits of mobility, but some are still wondering what’s down the road and how the growing Internet of Everything (IoE) will impact the future of mobility and enhance tomorrow’s digital experience, for those both inside and outside of the workplace.

How can today’s CIOs be prepared to travel down the mobility road ahead? Here are three key points to consider:

1. Mobility is fueling the growth of the Internet of Everything.

We define the Internet of Everything as bringing people, process, data, and things together to make networked connections more relevant and valuable. The concepts of mobility and IoE are not running parallel paths. Instead, the Internet of Everything is in large part, fueled by the growth of mobility. We see this best in the solutions and scenarios driving adoption – from farmers using sensors to monitor livestock to the hospitality industry creating more personalized experiences for their guests, mobility is a significant driver in bringing the IoE to life.

2. Mobility is driving a new customer experience.

In the coming years, we will continue to see the transformation from customer service to customer experience, both inside the workplace and with external customers. With increased mobility, it’s no longer enough to simply provide product information or the basic tools to get the job done. Employees and customers want more integration, more personalization and more context. Demand for this capability is setting the stage for tomorrow’s customers and employees, who will desire better integration of apps, content and context to make their decisions; both lifestyle and business decisions.

3. Mobility extends beyond traditional “carpeted office” applications.

Several years ago, the concept of BYOD and mobility might have been viewed as more easily deployed in traditional office settings. Today, mobility is significantly extending across the value chain. The results are driving more efficient organizations and industries built on the power of predictive context.

Like a traveler embarking on a long trip, organizations must be prepared to meet the challenges and opportunities for the road ahead. Learn more about how your business can benefit from an architectural approach to mobility to reap the benefits of the Internet of Everything.

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