Why Wearable Tech Needs Killer Business Apps

Why Wearable Tech Needs Killer Business Apps

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86% of survey respondents said their companies expect to increase wearable tech spending within the next 12 months.

Biggest Wearable Tech 'Impact Makers' on the EnterpriseBiggest Wearable Tech ‘Impact Makers’ on the Enterprise

Smart watches: 49%, Digital badges: 37%, Smart glasses: 36%

Key AssetKey Asset

79% of those surveyed said wearables are (or will be) strategic to their company’s future success.

Impactful ExecutionImpactful Execution

76% said implementing wearable devices in the enterprise has resulted in business performance improvements.

Top Enterprise Uses for Wearable TechTop Enterprise Uses for Wearable Tech

Workplace security access: 23%, Employee time management: 20%, Staff communications: 20%

Autonomous AdoptionAutonomous Adoption

54% of survey respondents said their organizations currently support a bring-your-own-wearable (BYOW) model and another 40% plan to in the future.

Top Wearable Tech Products of Interest Within EnterpriseTop Wearable Tech Products of Interest Within Enterprise

Apple Watch: 56%, Google Glass: 55%, Samsung Galaxy Gear: 49%, Android Wear: 48%, Fitbit: 48%

Future Glimpse, Part IFuture Glimpse, Part I

36% said they will pilot or implement wearable tech to track workplace productivity within the next two years, and 35% will do so to provide real-time access to customer data.

Future Glimpse, Part IIFuture Glimpse, Part II

33% said they will pilot or implement wearable tech within the next two years to deliver hands-free instruction or guides for field service, and the same percentage said they will do so to deliver “see-what-I-see” coaching via live remote tech or a trainer.

Consumer FocusConsumer Focus

29% plan to invest in wearable tech in the next two years to improve device integration to better connect to customers, and 27% will do so to enhance loyalty/rewards programs.

Dennis McCafferty
Dennis McCafferty
Dennis McCafferty is a contributor to CIO Insight. He covers topics such as IT leadership, IT strategy, collaboration, and IT for businesses.

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