On the Go Internet Improvements in Last 12 Months

On the Go Internet Improvements in Last 12 Months No matter what type of business you're in, travel has become mandatory in one way or another. Out of town meetings, professional development, sales, and head hunting all require executives and employees to go out of town more than ever. The personal computer is becoming less common, as people prefer the convenience of internet usage through their cell phones. Being on the road used to be a pain, but as technology continues to improve, it creates better ways to keep the world at home in the palm of your hands.


1. Roku
Roku is a mobile entertainment streaming device. You can take your favorite TV shows and movies anywhere, with the push of a button. One of the best features is no monthly fees. You only pay for what you watch, when you watch it, with no buffering. When it's time to back to the room and unwind, you won't have to channel surf or run up the hotel bill ordering movies.

2. The Cloud 
The small business cloud services are  great because it offers unlimited storage of most data and files, regardless of size. It also offers the convenience of access anytime and anywhere, plus all the members of your team can access files as well. Countless apps can be applied and synced in the Cloud, making it a one stop shop for information. It assists in making any office more efficient and organized as well as helping your company go almost paperless.

3. Near Field Communication Technology 
Better known as touch technology, this allows two phones to touch, or come into close proximity, and exchange information. As a fairly new technology, it will be available on most cell phones within the next five years. As phones develop the ability for more memory, they'll be able to hold bigger files and documents. This will allow you to store information for meetings etc., without all the bulky, heavy paperwork.

4. Context Based Services 
Context based services are a traveler's best friend. These applications use a combination of GPS, social media profiles, and preferences saved on your phone through usage; as a way to connect you with activities. Restaurants, museums, local attractions, services and people you may know are all configured and presented to you. It may be via e-mail or text, and it will usually be within close proximity of your hotel. If not, the app will tell you the best way to get there, and anything else you want to know.

5. Mobile Broadband 
Most phones offer the option of a mobile hotspot. This means that if you're in an area that does not offer Wi-Fi services, your phone becomes a broadband device. You'll have full internet access on the go.

New technology is improving for your convenience. Take advantage of the new improvements and you can go anywhere, but still feel like you've never left home. Possibilities are endless, better HTML, faster uploads, and services like SKYPE will have little to no buffering, allowing you to stay in touch with the ones you love more than you can now.