TOSHIBA
Toshiba ’ s Neil Bramley looks at security , cost and reliability factors affecting SME decision making when considering mobile solutions for their business
The Author
Neil Bramley European SMB Director at Toshiba Europe
The rise of mobility is the most prevalent and consuming change for businesses to manage today . A number of factors , from technological innovation such as cloud and security considerations to economic recovery , are contributing to this transformation across European companies . A key consideration during this period is making sure that your business invests in the right hardware , services and software to enable staff to work efficiently , regardless of whether they ’ re office-based or on the move .
Move away from consumer-grade solutions According to SMB Group , over 60 per cent of SMBs believe mobile solutions are critical to the business 1 – however , it is employees wanting to use familiar devices that is the significant catalyst in driving consumer device uptake within BYOD strategies .
But SMBs face a variety of challenges that differ to those of consumers , and devices need to meet these security , connectivity , reliability and image stability requirements that aren ’ t always considered within the build of a typical consumer product .
Instead , devices designed specifically for the mobile era of business , such as Toshiba ’ s lightweight Portégé Z20t 2-in-1 laptop and tablet , have been created with these factors taken into account , providing tools truly designed to meet business needs .
32 August 2015