Mobile technology can be defined that the technology extends computing and the Internet into the wireless medium (Sheng, Nah and Siau 2005). Users are allowed to have anytime, anywhere access to information and application by mobile technology, so it provides flexibility in communication, collaboration and information sharing (Sheng, Nah and Siau 2005).
Mobile technology devices consist of hardware, software, operating systems and networking (Varshney and Vetter 2000). It includes technological infrastructure for connectivity such as Bluetooth, General Packet Radio Service (GPS), and Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) (Varshney and Vetter 2000). Moreover, 4G networks and Wi-Fi are important features of mobile …show more content…
Hence, it has emerged as the next tendency in revolution of Information Technology. Currently, mobile technology is gaining significance and popularity in businesses (Singh and Peszynki 2014). Some applications of mobile technology in organizations involve mobile brokerage (Looney, Jessup and Valacich 2004,), access to firm Intranet (Nah, Siau, and Sheng 2005), mobile payment and banking services (Herzberg 2003), and electronic procurement on a basic of WAP by using mobile phones and laptops (Gebauer and Shaw 2004).
Impacts of mobile technology
The speedy pace of advancement and adoption mobile technology provides opportunities of new services (Perry et al. 2001). Overall, mobile technology is becoming increasingly popular and prevalent in terms of connectivity. According to the research, 90% of adults own a mobile phone, 58% own smart phones, and 42% have a tablet computer (Darroch 2015).
Additionally, two thirds of cellphone owners check phones for messages, calls or alerts when they do not realize the phone ring or vibrating. 44% of mobile owners worry about missing any calls, messages or other updates during nights, so they sleep with their phones near their beds (Darroch 2015). 29% of cell owners express that they cannot imagine living without cell phones (Darroch