Smart Technology For a Smarter Workplace

CHENNAI, India - July 15, 2013 - PRLog -- In an interesting tête-à-tête, the CEO and MD, Adrenalin eSystems Limited, Mr Balaji Ganesh talks about changing trends at workplace and the corresponding adaptations in HRMS. He starts with Smart Technology’s role in today’s work environment and goes on to detail the benefits, security aspects and the role of employees in this transition.

What is the role of smart phones and technology at the work place today?

Smart technology is no longer a choice. It is here to stay. It has effectively invaded our personal spaces and our workplace too. So, what’s the big draw of smart technology? I will say simplicity. Everything is at your fingertips, literally. Even a laptop cannot compete with the speed and prompt response of a tab.   In fact, today’s technology has made instruction manuals redundant. We can’t ignore the advantages and complexities of such technology available to the employee.

Our products are acutely aware of these changing trends and our systems have evolved to accommodate the requirement. For instance, many employees prefer using their own gadgets. We can adopt the ‘Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)’ concept. Our system will have a registration process for their devices and also create an authentication process to recognize that particular device in the system. This way we can control information flow to a certain extent.

What are the key benefits an organisation stands to receive by adopting smart technology?

Let me illustrate that with a ground level example. A service guy is at the site in response to a malfunction in a vending machine. He identifies the problem and the spare part required. He can use his phone for the requirement and our system will pick up the message from there. Promptly he will get an answer that includes availability of the spare part and closest location of an outlet providing the same.

Basically by using this technology we have saved time and increased the productivity of the employee. When harnessed positively, mobile technology is a sure advantage to an organisation.

What are the critical security aspects that are to be considered while adopting mobile technology?

Every system needs guidelines to ensure positive usage. Social networking and smart technology can be moderated within the system. Devices can be registered and monitored by the system.

This further helps with the security aspects too. In case of loss of device, by tracking the time frame we can identify inappropriate transactions. Similarly if an employee quits without notice, his device can be erased from the system preventing any malpractice through the device. Even if an employee switches off his phone, his location can be tracked, thanks to mobile technology.

Of course all applications cannot be accessed by all employees. Depending on the need of the organisation there will be security clearance at various levels. But the irony is that we are back to our traditional value system; an employee’s ethics remain the most valuable asset.

Should employees be allowed to use mobile technology for enterprise application?

Yes, employees should be allowed to use mobile technology for enterprise application. According to a study by a IT Research firm, by 2017, half the employers will require employees to supply their own device for work purposes. Organisations should reap the benefits of using the mobile technology. There will be lots of advantages when employees are allowed to use mobile technology, such as increased employee productivity, employees get to use the benefits of the services offered by the organisations whenever required. The other benefit is that employees stay connected to each other all the time.

How does mobile technology fit in Adrenalin’s road map?

Mobile technology will play a very crucial role in the Adrenalin’s road map. Adrenalin understands the importance of empowering employees to enable agile workforce and in creating Agile organizations. We have implemented key modules on the mobile platform which are user friendly and will empower employees to be productive and take smarter and faster decisions from anywhere, accelerate workflow alerts & approvals.   Adrenalin’s roadmap includes full adoption of the HR processes in mobile over a period of time.

Mr Balaji Ganesh makes it quite clear that smart technology will give certainly an edge to organizations that quickly adopts them to empower their workforce. The simplicity that these devices offer will help save time and increase employee productivity. His insights into smart technology and employee management are a valuable resource for all who are involved in corporate enterprises.

About Adrenalin

Adrenalin eSystems Limited is a global product and software solutions company in the field of HR automation. It is a part of Polaris Financial Technology, a leader in state-of-the-art solutions for Core Banking, Corporate Banking, Wealth & Asset Management and Insurance.  Adrenalin esystems Limited is headquartered in Chennai, with partners and sales offices across India and worldwide. Adrenalin is a web-based human resource software that automates HR processes  to boost productivity. Adrenalin has over 500+ customers, 5,00,000 users across India, Middle East, UK, Africa and South East Asia. To know more about Adrenalin, please log on to http://www.myadrenalin.com/