Time for business to utilise the Wearables’ potential

From digital wrist bands and smart watches to intelligent skin patches and smart glasses, wearable technology is here to stay. But while much attention has focused on consumer health applications, the potential of these devices for the business world has been largely overlooked.

Many companies believe it could be up to 10 years before wearable technology will be mature enough for enterprise applications. They are missing a huge opportunity to innovate and get ahead – powerful apps are being created today that improve business operations and improve customer experience.

Companies that are not seriously taking steps with available run the risk of being left behind by their more innovative rivals.

The secret of success is to look for immediate return on investment. Rather than going for big and lengthy implementations with multifaceted complex scenarios, start small and identify particular areas where wearable technology could be helpful.

The power of wearable technology is not about a single device but an ecosystem of devices that can be interconnected facilitating the the enterprise world.

The possibilities are endless and more exciting when you add pictures, diagrams and step-by-step instructions in audio, video and text. These let the hands-free wearer be guided on what to do next and speak commands to ask questions, perform searches, activate and navigate...

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