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=Exploring the use and implications of using mobile devices in business= This wiki has four pages that cover some unique aspects of mobile devices in business. This wiki is not intended to be all-encompassing or an exhastive analysis of all mobile devices in business. Rather we thought it would be better to do a deeper dive into unique aspects of mobile devices.


 * We invite readers of this wiki to start at the Usage page to understand the basics of differences as well as pros/cons between different types of mobile devices used in business. The bottom of this page includes results of a usage and security survey we conducted.
 * For those interested in a really intensive understanding of Blackberry pros/cons/unique features, please refer to the page on Blackberry devices.
 * The e-Readers page r eviews five different e-Readers and their use in business.
 * The Security page covers in detail the little understood topic of security issues related to mobile devices in business.

Some of the devices which are covered are shown below.













These are results to a survey that was sent out to various people regarding their personal use in mobile devices.
(38 respondents)
 * Questions ||  ||   ||   ||   ||
 * Do you use a mobile device for email? || Yes 41% || No 59% ||  ||   ||
 * Do you use a mobile device for business? || Yes 41% || No 59% ||  ||   ||
 * Do you use a mobile device for calendaring? || Yes 41% || No 59% ||  ||   ||
 * Do you have antivirus on your mobile device? || Yes 2.8% || No 97.2% ||  ||   ||
 * Do you use a firewall on your mobile device? || Yes 5.3% || No 94.7% ||  ||   ||
 * Is the data on your mobile device encrypted? || <span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; language: en-US;">Yes 7.9% || <span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; language: en-US;">No 92.1% ||  ||   ||
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; language: en-US;">Are you aware that your smart phone can be hacked if texting is enabled? || <span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; language: en-US;">Yes 28.2% || <span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; language: en-US;">No 71.8% ||  ||   ||
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; language: en-US;">How likely are you to purchase and use an E-Reader? || <span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; language: en-US;">Least <span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; language: en-US; vertical-align: baseline;"> (1) <span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; language: en-US;">36.8% || <span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; language: en-US;">(4) 7.9% || <span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; language: en-US;">(7) 7.9% || <span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; language: en-US;">Most (10) 7.9% ||
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; language: en-US;">Would you use e-readers for personal use or business use? || <span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; language: en-US;">Personal 87.9% || <span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; language: en-US;">Business 12.1% ||  ||   ||
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; language: en-US;">Which of the following would you purchase: || <span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; language: en-US;">Sony 24.2% || <span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; language: en-US;">Kindle 27.3% || <span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; language: en-US;">iPad 48.5% || <span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; language: en-US;">Nook 0% ||