Wireless Technology Paper
Andrea Munoz
BIS/221
May 23, 2016
John Zupan

Wireless Technology Paper
For this assignment, the article used was titled “The Impact of Wireless Communication in the Workplace”. The author of this article is Aaron Charles. He has written business and technology articles for both online and print publications. This article was found online through a google search.
In this article, Mr. Charles references a poll by the Association of Administrative Professionals which indicated that forty-two percent of executives surveyed believed that they would be working even more in the coming years, mainly because of wireless communication technologies. He goes on to state that there is evidence that shows how wireless communication technologies have impacted the workplace in four specific areas. The areas Mr. Charles refers to are collaboration, mobilization, distraction, and security.
When talking about collaboration, Mr. Charles points out that wireless devices such as smartphones, tablets, and laptops have given workers more flexibility when it comes to getting work done. Because of these devices, workers do not have to be stuck behind a cubicle. Also, he mentions that the need to travel for business meetings has been reduced because of wireless technologies. Business partners no longer have to be in the same room or in the same country to hold business meetings. Furthermore, he adds that mobilization is related to collaboration. Mr. Charles states how workers are using their smartphones and tablets to get work done, rather than using a desktop in an office.
Another topic Mr. Charles talks about in his article is the ease of being distracted with wireless technologies. Even though wireless technologies give workers more freedom of movement, Mr. Charles states that this freedom can also have a downside to it. He mentions that workers can be easily distracted from being productive outside the office when they are not being supervised. Lastly, Mr. Charles talks about security.
In his article he talks about companies having to face the chance for higher security threats with wireless technologies. One of these threats is the possibility of workers leaking sensitive information that could potentially cause legal trouble for companies. He also brings up the possibility of workers using company issued devises to conduct personal business on company time that could come back and cause security issues.
Wireless technology has improved my life for a few reasons. The main reason is that I no longer have to rely on a desktop computer to do homework. I can take my laptop or tablet anywhere with me to many places that offer free wireless internet connection and get homework done. Also, I can use my smartphone to check my emails from virtually anywhere in the country.
Communication with family is what motivates me to use wireless technology. I love the ability to communicate with my family regardless of where I may find myself. I communicate with my family everyday using wireless technology. Another major motivation is being able to complete my school work whenever and where ever I choose. Wireless technology aids me in managing my time at home, at work and in class.

Reference
Charles, A. (2015, August). The Impact of Wireless Communication in the Workplace. Retrieved from /http://yourbusiness.azcentral.com/impact-wireless-communication-workplace-11068.html