Highlighting this trend further, Roger James Hamilton looks to a recent article from Yahoo News that discusses how wearable tech may soon become a requirement for modern professionals. The article reveals, "Frank Schloendorn--director of Android ecosystems at Fiberlink, a mobile device management firm--believes wearable tech will make workers more productive. Fiberlink, which recently came out with a Google Glass platform for its mobility management software, envisions a world in which IT employees track down missing smartphones, secure company data and police the company network -- all without turning on a laptop."
The article continues, noting how many professionals are already adapting to wearable tech. Yahoo News states, "...this world isn't futuristic. It's now possible with Google Glass, which lets users execute complicated tasks--like locating GPS-enabled smartphones, deleting files and dictating emails--through voice commands and simple hand gestures." For Hamilton, this is great evidence that signifies all businesses should take note of the trend.
Roger James Hamilton explains, "The fact that workplace applications--for IT experts--are being developed and implemented suggests that this will soon become common practice for all departments within a company. IT department practices are always a great indicator of what the near future is to bring for widespread business practices."
Sharing a similar sentiment, Yahoo states, "...don't expect your company to shell out $1,500--the cost of one Google Glass unit--for every employee to walk around with a sci-fi-looking accessory strapped to their face. But you might start to see such products popping up in tech-heavy departments, like IT, where most business technologies get their foot in the door."
While the availability of Google Glass and other wearable tech products remain limited and there are many legal implications surrounding the use of such resources in the office, Hamilton believes it is important to pursue this trend. "Evidence has already shown how this kind of technology can improve productivity, create happier employees and encourage greater wellness in the workplace. For these reasons alone, it may be in the best interest of today's entrepreneurs to find ways to utilize wearable tech in an intelligent, efficient and ethical manner," Roger James Hamilton concludes.
ABOUT:
Roger James Hamilton is a world renowned futurist and social entrepreneur. He is the Founder of Entrepreneurs Institute and Chairman of Green School, Bali. He is the creator of the Wealth Dynamics & Talent Dynamics profiling systems, used by over 120,000 entrepreneurs to follow their flow.
Each year, Roger meets with leading changemakers and entrepreneurs on his Fast Forward your Business Events, held in Asia, Australia, UK and USA. At the events Roger shares the Top 10 Trends in Business, and shares the latest tools and technologies for business owners to ride the waves of change.
Behind all of Roger's companies and content is the mission of World Wide Wealth: Collectively shaping a brighter future through 3 catalysts to change - Environment; Education & Entrepreneurship
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