2020 has been the year of mobile. With the world facing a global pandemic and cities being in lock down, things have had to move online. Recent data shows that we accelerated five years forward in consumer and business digital adoption in a matter of around eight weeks during the pandemic.
This has accelerated digital innovation rapidly, which has been both a good and bad thing. On the one hand, businesses have had to quickly adapt and digitally transform in order to keep up. However, on the other hand it has left some businesses scrambling to implement effective digital solutions so they can run their business post COVID-19.
We’re looking at why moving your business online and making things digitally accessible is an essential step for all businesses.
What Are The Benefits Of Mobile Software?
During the pandemic, the benefits of mobile software have become even more apparent. In fact, those businesses who haven’t had mobile software systems in place have struggled to keep people working remotely.
Here’s the top reasons that mobile software has been essential in 2020:
- It allows for remote working
In 2020, nearly everyone is working remotely. This means that mobile software is often the only way that people can use real-time data with ease. When all of your staff are working remotely and are socially distanced, getting access to the paperwork you need can be a nightmare – especially if you work on a site that is far from a PC.
Access to mobile software systems mean that your people can access their most crucial data like visitor management forms, contractor management forms, incident reporting data and so on by simply reaching into their pocket. With a mobile software solution, your people will be able to collaborate more effectively and remain in a good work flow even though they may be working with less people, or communicating with people who are working remotely.
- Mobile software is safer
Mobile software systems are much safer than using pen and paper or even desktop solutions. In 2020, having the capability to access and record data from your fingertips wherever you are has become essential.
Whilst online systems that operate on desktop are safer than paper-based systems, they lack the ability to offer real-time data if your PC isn’t on site with you. With mobile software, all you have to do is reach into your pocket and you’re able to share and receive data wherever you are. This increases the accuracy of data and improves the safety of your site or workplace.
- Your team needs a remote solution
With COVID-19 in full swing, mobile solutions have offered employees a simple way to remain complaint. When everyone is worried about COVID-19 safety, often the last thing on our minds is OH&S of the day to day running of the business. However, letting these standards slip can be a criminal offence and can put your people at great risk.
A mobile software solution makes it easier for your team to do their jobs and remain compliant, despite being plagued by a million other risk factors at the moment. Mobile solutions make it easier to manage risk, fill in paperwork and maintain high health and wellbeing standards at work, since the software is always at hand.
- Mobile’s instant nature aids communication
Mobile software breaks down any communication issues, since everyone is able to connect and contact each-other during work hours. In the past, it has been hard to chase people for documents and monitor how your people are working, however with mobile software allowing for real-time check ins and secure data sharing, communication is much easier.
Plus, integrated data from multiple sources appearing on one consolidated home page , means that your team only need to open up their dashboard to get a good overview of the business movements for the day. This makes decision-making more accurate and speedy, and makes working a lot more collaborative.
Could Mobile Software Make Your Business More Effective?
If like most businesses, you’ve had some down time in 2020, you might be looking to renew your tech systems. If so, moving to mobile software solutions could be a great decision for your business.
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