The Effectiveness and Usefulness of Mobile Computing in Business

This report delves into the multifaceted impact of mobile computing on modern business practices. It begins by outlining the evolution of mobile technology and its profound influence on various business aspects, including digital marketing and client interactions. The report then explores the core components of mobile computing, encompassing hardware, software, and communication, and highlights their significance in streamlining business operations. Furthermore, it analyzes the diverse applications of mobile computing, such as online marketing, shopping, and banking, while emphasizing the technology's role in enhancing productivity, efficiency, and profitability. The report also addresses the challenges associated with mobile computing, such as security concerns, and concludes by emphasizing its transformative potential in creating new business opportunities and fostering flexible and reliable communication processes. The student's learning experience is documented, offering a comprehensive understanding of mobile computing's advantages and its impact on business.

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Making Business Opportunities with Mobile Computing
The Effectiveness and Usefulness of the Learning Experience
Week 1-2
“In my introductory learning experience at this stage, I understood the rapid changes in
technology have resulted in subsequent changes in almost everything done in the world, and
businesses have been the most affected with these rapid technological changes. Every significant
elements of a business have been digitized in most big organizations which has resulted in online
digital marketing and quick business solutions for the clients from their service providers has
been enabled (Istrat et al. 2016). I have further; seen the significance of this learning experience
in understanding the increased interaction between the business organizations and their clients
easier online marketing interactions. All these developments have been attributed to
technological changes and advancements that have revolutionized business operations including
mobile computing.”
Week 2-4
“I have managed to understand in this four weeks that mobile computing involves the use of
mobile communication elements; which includes the mobile hardware (mobile brands), and even
the mobile software which enables the functionality of the business hardware. Mobile computing
furthermore involves a network connection from mobile service providers who enables the
functionality of the most mobile software and the general communication. I have also noted that
the significance of the mobile computing in the business has been priceless. All the evolutionary
trends experienced in computing technology have taken mobile computing strictly into
consideration. The easier accessibility of mobile phones, then their portability has meant that
they are an easier option to use for most business operations.”

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“This learning process has provided me with the knowledge about the benefits of mobile
computing and how numerous they numerous are. Mobile computing has become a very
fundamental part for the most business and the people such that, its elimination could spark
business crisis. The mobiles allows people to communicate over important business matters,
transaction of payments through mobile banking, transfer of important communication data
anywhere and anytime. The flexibility in mobile computing also means that, it is much easier to
have communication anywhere, in the running of business (Shire 2012).”
The Learning Process
Week 4-8
“This period, my coursework in the learning process revolved around the aspects of mobile
computing and how broad it is broad and that it has evolved to increase user accessibility and
communication process. The diversity of mobile computing means that, the terminology is not
only restricted to mobile communication. It is broader and it heavily depends on the purpose of
use by the user. I deeply felt that while it is commonly known the common usage of a mobile
phone is majorly for basic communication purposes; technology has evolved to diversify the
industry by introducing smart phones which can handle most functions of personal computer.
With this advancement, I believe it now means in business, mobile computing involves the
transfer of data from a place to another via a computer medium without having to physically use
a fixed link.”
“Therefore, on that note, it is important to understand that, while using a mobile computing, the
two important aspects to consider are the user mobility and the device portability. The user
mobility aspect means that the user of the technology can communicate anywhere, any time and

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also with anyone. This may be through reading of data on your gadget, writing a business email
for your client, browsing the website for new information and even conduct payment transactions
on your mobile gadget through your online banking programs. The aspect of user mobility
explains the constant nature of the communication process such that, regardless of where one
goes, the communication process remains constant on the mobile computing.”
“Then the second aspect of device portability explains why the mobile computing is a very
important element of business processes. All the information can still be securely relayed even
when the device is moving. The physical movement of the device does not affect the
communication process and in terms of network connection, there is enabled wireless connection
which means that the business communication process can continue. The portability involves
fixed and wireless gadgets, mobile and wired among others, according to (Masoud, Karimi &
Hasanvand 2012).”
Explanation of the Learning Process
Week 8-10
“From my learning experience, the first component of the mobile computing is the mobile
hardware. The mobile hardware refers to all portable computer gadgets that can enable the
flexible use of the communication process. These gadgets are produced to enable processing and
retrieval of data for a variety of purposes, which is dominated by business related purposes. The
mobile hardware includes the mobile phones and the smart phones, the laptops and other mobile
communication gadgets such as personal computers. These computing hardware are equipped
with a variety of features that enables fulfill certain functions according to the users’ business
and communication needs and they are also equips with operating systems to enable their
internal functionality.”

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“The second component is the mobile software, which refers to all the internal programs
installed within a mobile hardware to enable its functionality. It is important to note that, the
importance of any computer gadget depends on the software installed in it. The hardware cannot
function without the input of the software. They include the operating systems (OS) that runs all
the functions of the gadget, the touch screen features in the case of the smart phones, voice
recorders, the music players, Bluetooth connectivity and the internet connection among others.
The mobile software is a very important aspect of mobile computing as that is where all the
business activities of many users are based (Oxford University Press 2007).”
“Then lastly and the most important aspect of mobile computing is the mobile communication.
The communication process involves the transfer of data from one point to another using the
mobile hardware as the medium. It involves the transfer of data along using the local networks,
the internet, and other wireless forms such as the Bluetooth connection. The communication
aspect of the mobile computing is the basement of all business activities, as it enables all the
necessary business operations without physical involvement (Kene 2014).”
The Application of the Learning Process
Week 10-12
“This was the most detailed period. In reference to the topic, mobile computing provides a very
diverse platform for business processes. It has evolved to create a host of business opportunities
for most entrepreneurs. It is the new way of doing business and the digital movement has seen
dramatic change of business opportunities significantly shifting to online trading. The business
opportunities utilized as a result of mobile computing includes online marketing, online shopping
and online banking among others. In addition, the mobile computing can greatly be used to
enhance other business processes. Communication is fundamental in business operations;

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therefore, mobile computing enables the running of the business activities, the management
process in larger organizations as well as marketing activities for various products (Husain
2013).”
“I also understood the mobile computing process increases productivity, efficiency and
profitability, especially for bigger business enterprises. The management processes within bigger
business entities requires a highly organized and systematic communication process, and with
the mobile computing, putting all the systems for this process is much possible. The relaying of
information from one point to another within an organization is simply a click away. All business
communication processes have been made possible through easier data transfer and retrieval,
which means that the organization saves a significant amount of time in all of its operations. The
enhanced quickness of organizational communications promotes easier coordination of the firm
through effective human resource management (Hussain & Ahmad 2012).”
“Secondly, the mobile computing has also promoted marketing activities for most organizations.
The marketing process for instance has evolved into a complex process that relies on the
shrewdness of the marketers and how best they employ the marketing strategies that outshine the
competitors. Marketing has taken a new competitive edge by the use of the technology.
The use of online advertisement by the marketers has seen mobile computing take a very active
role in dissemination of the advertisement messages, promotion of new products and creation of
awareness about the new product entrants in the markets. Several applications have been
developed to deal with mobile marketing, and the common principle of 4Ps of marketing can
easily be employed by the use of mobile computing (Ehmke, Fulton & Lusk n.d.). The most
important part of the mobile computing is the cost-effectiveness of the technology. All these can

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easily be achieved with businesses having to deeply dig deeper in their pockets to look for extra
marketing (Frolova 2014).”
“I am of the thought that while the cloud computing technology can be used to tap into a host of
business opportunities, there is no denying that there are some few challenges that face the
business processes in the use of the technology. It is important to note that cloud computing uses
computer gadgets and security is important is such cases. Enhancing security to protect
confidential data is critical. Cases of information security breaches have been severally recorded
and this is a serious criminal offense. Furthermore, hacking into personal information; as well as
organizational systems such as banks have been experienced; and still remains a serious threat in
mobile computing. Therefore, while thinking about the benefits of mobile computing, one must
entrepreneurs should also think about the security risks associated with it.”
“I conclude by stating that, mobile computing has provided a lot of new business opportunities in
the modern day business world. It has enhanced flexibility, portability and reliability of
communication processes which creates conducive operating grounds for most businesses. The
diversity brought about by the technology has enabled the success of a number of businesses, and
although there are some risks associated with the technology, these concerns can effectively be
addressed and enable smooth running of the business by the use of cloud computing (Kim 2006).
In addition, the learning experience in regard to this topic has fully equipped me with the most
reliable knowledge about the mobile computing.”

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