Accelerator: Mobile and Wearable Devices

Digital devices used for communication, Internet connectivity and monitoring of body functions or external surroundings that are either handheld, an accessory or incorporated in clothing

Mobile and Wearable Devices

Accelerator > Intelligent Devices

Increasingly sophisticated mobile and wearable devices make computing more personal, efficient and convenient, transforming how users consume and create content

Definition
  • Network-enabled devices that are handheld, accessories, incorporated in clothing or implanted, used for communication, collaboration, productivity, external sensing or monitoring of body functions

Outlook
  • Increased mobile device ownership penetration, especially in developing economies, far surpassing number of PC users worldwide
  • Intensified competition as characterized by lower-cost phones and tablets with high-end features
  • Proliferation of new, smarter and interconnected wearable devices, including watches, bracelets, arm bands, jewelry, glasses and clothing
  • Expanded functionalities of mobile and wearable devices, including mobile payments, productivity suites, cameras, communications, location-based information, and health and fitness tracking

Implications
  • Transforming how users search for, consume and create content
  • Forcing companies to think of mobile-first strategies for product and service delivery
  • Improving user productivity and efficiency as access to tools and information become instant and more powerful

To what extent are you incorporating a mobile-first, rather than desktop, philosophy when engaging with customers and enabling team member productivity?