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I think it is important to continue adding more functionality/features to the client side of devices on consumer-oriented cell phones and PDA.  Years ago a phones primary function was to send and receive calls.  We have come a long way since then.  Phones are now used for texting, sending emails, etc.  There should not be a reason for consumer-oriented cell phones and PDA to have to do different functions on multiple devices.  Murray Newlands lists 10 business networking apps that entrepreneurs should know about.  From his list, I am most familiar with, GroupMe.  I actually use this with certain teams I am assigned to at work.

Carnival Cruise Line is one company that has launched a mobile app, Carnival Hub for their organization, employees, and cruisers to use.  I think this was a great idea.  It allows everyone a centralized location to communicate.  Cruisers are able to see their purchases, schedule excursions, view the daily schedule, and chat with other guest.  Having this app allows Carnival Cruise Line ways to gather statistics for every cruise.

If everyone at my job was assigned a company phone I believe it would make sense for us to have our own app like carnival cruise line has. Since phones are issued to certain individuals in leadership positions, I do not believe it is necessary.  We can continue using email, social media, and the other avenues we are currently using on out personal devices.

Londone

Reference

Newlands, Murray. Inc. “10 Business networking Apps Entrepreneurs Should Know About.” Retrieved from https://www.inc.com/murray-newlands/10-business-networking-apps-entrepreneurs-should-know-about.html