iPass Inc: Wi-Fi and BYOD Are Two Key Factors Shaping the Future of the Mobile Workforce
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iPass Mobile Workforce Report Shows a Consistent Relationship by Region Between
BYOD Policies, Smartphone Use and Worker Productivity
REDWOOD SHORES, CA--(Marketwired - June 6, 2013) - iPass Inc. (NASDAQ: IPAS), a
leading provider of mobility services for enterprises and telecom service
providers, today published its quarterly Mobile Workforce Report, which shows a
relationship between Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policies, smartphone use by
region and worker productivity. This report shows that mobile workers are using
connectivity to be more productive and work longer hours, and most of this work
is being done over Wi-Fi -- this has been a remarkably consistent finding in
this, the 14th quarterly iPass Mobile Workforce Report. However, poor
connectivity and expensive Wi-Fi still impedes them, as well as overly strict
BYOD policies.
This report reveals an interesting correlation between hours worked and BYOD and
how it varies by region. North American workers work longer hours (50) each
week, on average, than their peers in Asia Pacific (48) and Europe (47). More
than half (51 percent) of mobile workers work 50 or more hours per week. Sixteen
percent work 60 or more hours per week. It appears that North Americans aren't
just working more than other mobile workers, they view smartphones as a key
productivity tool (according to the Q4 2012 iPass Mobile Workforce Report). BYOD
policies can add to that productivity because they give workers freedom of
device choice so they can work wherever and whenever they choose.
Reinforcing the value of BYOD to mobile workers, 70 percent of all mobile
workers now utilize company BYOD policies. Of all respondents, North American
workers are the most likely to be employed at companies that allow BYOD. These
policies are becoming so important that 35 percent of all respondents said a
company's BYOD policy can sway their employment choices.
"It's increasingly clear that forward-thinking IT departments are capable of
dramatically enhancing employee productivity by arming workers with smartphones,
tablets and connectivity plans when traveling or working remotely," said Evan
Kaplan, CEO, iPass. "Although BYOD and Wi-Fi aren't everywhere, this survey
indicates that mobile workers want access to reliable, cost-effective
connectivity whenever and wherever they need to work."
Most mobile workers spend the majority of their business days within range of a
Wi-Fi hotspot but 41 percent of workers said lack of wireless coverage renders
them unproductive at least 10 percent of their workday, which equates to 251
lost hours, or more than one month of lost productivity, per year per worker. In
fact, the productivity drain is likely to be even higher with 18 percent of
mobile workers saying they are unproductive due to a lack of Wi-Fi for at least
25 percent of their day. A majority of respondents felt "more productive" rather
than "less productive" working remotely at home and in remote offices.
Other highlights from the Q2 2013 iPass Mobile Workforce Report include:
* Fifty-nine percent of mobile workers have paid more than $20 for one-time
use of Wi-Fi. Twenty-four percent of workers have paid $30 or more for one-
time access to Wi-Fi.
* Seventy percent of mobile workers are allowed to use their personal mobile
devices for work (BYOD). North American workers were most likely to work for
a company with a BYOD policy, followed by Asia Pacific workers and then
European workers. Of workers who do BYOD, the majority said they currently
do or would expense Wi-Fi costs from their personal mobile devices.
* Mobile workers spend their remote work time in a range of places. The most
likely locations are their homes or some type of office but 75 percent also
work remotely from hotels; 40 percent report working from airplanes and
coffee shops; and 29 percent report working on public transportation, such
as trains, buses and subways.
* Nearly three out of four (71 percent) mobile workers research Wi-Fi hotspot
availability before they travel. Asia Pacific workers are most likely to do
this type of research, followed by European workers and North American
workers.
About the Report
The iPass Mobile Workforce Report is published quarterly. This report was based
on a survey of 1,150 mobile enterprise employees worldwide between March
28, 2013 and April 19, 2013. The Q2 2013 iPass Mobile Workforce Report can be
found at www.ipass.com/resource-center/surveys-reports/.
About iPass Inc.
iPass helps enterprises and telecom service providers ensure their employees and
subscribers stay well connected. Founded in 1996, iPass (NASDAQ: IPAS) delivers
the world's largest commercial-grade Wi-Fi network and trusted connectivity
platform. With more than 1.2 million Wi-Fi hotspots across 123 countries and
territories, iPass gives its customers always-on, frictionless connectivity for
smartphones, tablets and laptops anywhere in the world -- simply, securely and
cost-effectively. Additional information is available at www.iPass.com or on
Smarter Connections, the iPass blog.
iPass® is a registered trademark of iPass Inc. Wi-Fi® is a registered trademark
of the Wi-Fi Alliance. All other trademarks are owned by their respective
owners.
Contact Information
* Media Contacts:
iPass Inc.
US:
Terry May
Flashpoint Group
Tel. +1 321 632 1690
Email: terrymay(at)flashpoint-group.com
Email: pr(at)ipass.com
UK:
Leila Hajaj
Spark Communications
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7 436 0420
Email: leila(at)sparkcomms.co.uk
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