As mobile data carriers across the country roll out superfast internet connections, it’s pretty fair to expect that people will start to spend even more time online in the near future – and with the increasing popularity of smart phones and other mobile devices like tablets, there’s no limit to what you’ll be able to do while you’re on the move.
- Bryant Park, late AprEd Yourdon / Foter / CC BY-SA
Continuity across mobile networks is better than ever too, so even if you’re leaving the country you should still be able to get online on your mobile device or laptop – quad band became extremely popular when it was introduced a few years ago, and with the technological advancements in recent times, it’s just a matter of time before it’s replaced.
More people than ever before are doing work while they’re out and about. It’s not necessarily true that a business trip out of town or even out of the country will set you back in your daily tasks, and even while travelling you are still able to access important files thanks to cloud servers like the ones provided by Apple, Google and Egnyte.com
File sharing applications make it possible to access your files wherever you are. It’s been important for a long time to back up everything you’re doing – not long ago that meant taking an external hard drive or USB stick with you wherever you go, but that’s no longer the case. The dual advantage of cloud servers is that not only do you have a copy of your file in case of emergency, but you can access that file wherever you are if you need to.
While travelling you might need to access your insurance documents – not many people remember to print off a copy and take it with them when they go travelling, and many medical institutions for example will want to see them to ensure you can pay for emergency medical care. Bank details are another thing that you might need access to while you’re abroad, and file sharing makes this possible too.
