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A U S T R A L I AThe Changing Face of the Workplace:Going Light and MobileAn IDC InfoBrief | May 2016

In today’s hypercompetitive business environment, organizations are pushing for greater efficiencies to drive business growth. The growing diversity in the workforce and a shift in mindset toward how employees should be carrying out their work are driving significant changes and setting new expectations for a more mobile workforce.In this IDC InfoBrief commissioned by by Intel, we take a look at some of today’s business and IT challenges, and how device manufacturers are addressing the IT department’s pain points in supporting a more mobile and productive workforce.

The Changing Face of the Workplace:Going Light and Mobile

Executive Summary

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Drawing on research from IDC’s syndicated technology buyer surveys and studies, as well as continued conversations with technology buyers and industry leaders, the InfoBrief takes a closer look at:

Highlights

How new mobile solutions are designed to help organizations focus on operational efficiency

The impact of Windows 10, new-generation processors, and new touch features on productivity

Overcoming IT pain points in making the switch to new hybrid form factors like 2 in 1s

The combined ‘built-in’ approach to security

Adoption trends of 2 in 1s like detachable tablets and convertibles

77.8% 22%of organizations

choose detachable tablets for

increased mobility of employees

of organizations cite security as a key concern for enterprises in

BYOD

Touch features and cellular connections

Combined ‘built-in’ approach hardens security approach


With the latest processor technology in the market, fast performance and multitasking capability can be expected on a 2 in 1.

Long battery life as compared to a notebook

Slim and instant-on features like a tablet


The consumerization of IT in the workplace has put pressure on IT departments to keep up with employees’ desire for a more flexible, mobile workstyle. Deciding how best to equip employees with the right mobile technology depends on factors such as their role, where they are located, and how much time they spend in the office.

New touch features and applications are driving the move towards touch-enabled devices. Many of these devices also have the option of using a pen on the screen to replace the traditional pen and paper, giving rise to new digital workflows and usage models (e.g., service counter, order taking, portable menu and brochures, replacing books).

Given the benefits of a new OS that can help improve productivity and usage of touch features, IT buyers have reason to consider switching to 2 in 1s in place of traditional notebooks.

For IT, supporting an increasingly mobile workforce presents new challenges and considerations in security and technical support, as it means managing multiple client devices and platforms. On the device front, we’re seeing more businesses look beyond traditional business notebooks as new form factors such as 2 in 1s present opportunities to raise productivity.

N=18 respondents in AustraliaSource: IDC Asia/Pacific Continuum Survey, 2015

Optimizing the workplace is the new business mantra

Gearing up for a more mobile workforce

Detachable tablets find a place in today’s mobile workplace

Windows 10 adds a new touch to greater mobility

Top reasons for procuring

detachable tablets

77.8%

27.8%

55.6%

11.1%

Increase mobility of employees on the

move

Userdemand

Looks better and more professional

New usage models

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Mobility solutions transcend industry boundariesFrom retail to financial services, healthcare to manufacturing, mobility is giving rise to a more empowered workforce. The latest touch and pen features open the door to new possibilities, especially in industries that have long relied on paper-intensive workflows. Customer service and field service teams can say goodbye to print materials and writing on clipboards.

Retail and hospitality service counters are starting to deploy 2 in 1s to replace

existing desktops and traditional notebooks to provide a better

experience for customers.

In showrooms, staff can also better present e-brochures to

their customers in the slate form, and reconnect back the keyboard

to process orders or do other productivity work. This helps to

eliminate the need to have more than one device.

In hotels, apart from check-in counters, service staff can also

use their 2 in 1 device to process check-ins on the move.

The logistics industry has started using hybrid devices for stock taking, warehouse inventory

checking, and on-the-road delivery.

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For IT, supporting an increasingly mobile workforce presents new challenges and considerations in security and technical support, as it means managing multiple client devices and platforms.

With the latest processor technology in the market, limited performance on a hybrid device is no longer an issue.

in which device manufacturers are addressing the IT department’s pain points:

Taking the pain out of PC management


Device support and warranty

Longer battery life as compared to a

notebook

Slimmer and instant-on features like a tablet

Touch features and cellular connections

SecurityPerformance and peripherals

Acquisition costs

Device and warranty support for 2 in 1s are as comprehensive as traditional notebooks. Device manufacturers are providing similar and comprehensive coverage for the devices in order to address concerns that these form factors may not be as robust as a traditional notebook.

With the new generation of processors, these 2 in 1 devices sport improvements in performance and battery life, and are more sleek and lightweight.

With docking stations and peripheral extension modules, the new form factors are not short of extending their functionality and linking with other devices, including using bigger monitor screens.

Device support and warranty

Performance and peripherals

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T H E L A T E S T D E V I C E F O R M F A C T O R S O F F E R :

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Intel technologies’ features and benefits depend on system configuration and may require enabled hardware, software or service activation. Performance varies depending on system configuration. No computer system can be absolutely secure. Check with your system manufacturer or retailer or learn more at intel.com.


Hardware enhanced security adds layers of protection that stay with the device regardless of how it is used or managed. This combined hardware and software ‘built-in’ approach to security includes:

Protecting user credentials

Securing the authentication data

Greater resistance to theft, misuse, or impersonation by an outsider

Windows OS Device security and manageability is easier with remote app and application provisioning as well as simplified management of patches and application updates across devices on a single platform.

Biometric authentication Intel’s 6th generation vPro processors and Windows 10 OS improve the physical security of devices and eliminates the need for passwords. PIN, biometrics, keys, tokens and associated certificates are captured, encrypted, matched, and stored in the hardware.

Price points of 2 in 1s are dropping to a point where they are now close to a traditional

notebook with similar performance, breaking the price barrier. According to IDC’s forecast, the

average price of convertibles should fall below US$1,000 in 2016, and the price of detachable

tablets will continue to fall.

$1200$1100

$1000$900$800$700$600$500

$2,000$1800$1600$1400$1200$1000$800$600

2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

Enhanced endpoint security

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Getting more for less

W I N D O W S D E T A C H A B L E T A B L E T S A V E R A G E S E L L I N G P R I C E ( U S $ )

C O N V E R T I B L E A V E R A G E S E L L I N GP R I C E ( U S $ )

22%of organizations cite security as a key concern for enterprises in

BYOD

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The evolution toward 2 in 1 form factors in the enterprise space has begun. Adoption of these devices have been growing every year since 2013, and it will continue to do so as businesses replace their aging PC assets. IDC expects continued adoption in the upcoming years. Unit shipments is forecast to grow from 141,000 in 2015 to 250,000 devices by 2019.

Growing adoption of hybrid form factorsT R E N D S

0.25M2 in 1s forecast to

ship by 2019

Education sector leads the growth in detachable tablets,

growing 2.1 times from 2015 to

2019

1.6 times growth from 2015 to 2019 for detachable tablets in

businesses

2 times growth from 2015 to 2019

for convertible business

notebooks

of business tablets shipped by 2019 will

be a 2 in 1

2.1 times growth from 2015 to 2019 for convertible business

notebooks in the SMB space

0.25M 1.6X 39%

Source: IDC Asia/Pacific PC and Tablet Trackers

2.1X 2X 2.1X

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With the enhancements in processor and mobile technologies, and the range of sleek and slim portable form factor devices available today, this is a great time for a new device. However, IT decision makers have many factors to consider before making the final purchase.

The PC is no longer just a device but a means to deliver a solution to help staff be more innovative and more productive.

That said, an increasing number of ultraslim models still provide some of the benefits of mobility in a small form factor. Ultraslim notebooks continue to increase as a percentage of notebooks sold in Asia/Pacific, and will eventually become more mainstream over the upcoming years.

This is now the time to act. Let go of old fears, and embrace the evolution of the PC to make one’s business more mobile, agile, and ultimately competitive in this new world.

For businesses that still prefer to stick to traditional clamshell notebooks, it is worth noting that more accessories like existing power bricks and docking stations are available for 2 in 1s.

Therefore, it’s important for businesses to choose devices suitable for different staff requirements and needs of the business, so a heterogeneous mix of form factors and operating systems can make sense in many situations.

Can the vendor provide device warranty and support like they do for traditional notebooks at similar cost?

Is it practical to provide these devices on a companywide deployment or to certain specific mobile workers?

Can the vendor provide a range of devices to allow for a CYOD policy in the company?

Essential guidance

Advice worth keeping:


H E R E A R E T H R E E K E Y Q U E S T I O N S :

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+ Are you ready to go mobile and light?The adoption of ultraslim and hybrid form factor devices will continue to grow across the Asia/Pacific region as organizations look to innovate and be more efficient in the hypercompetitive marketplace. If you have not started planning for new hybrid devices as replacement for your aging PCs, now is the time to act. Let go of old fears, and embrace the evolution of PC to make one’s business more mobile, agile, and ultimately competitive in this new world.

Source:IDC Asia/Pacific Tablet and PC TrackersIDC IDC Asia/Pacific Continuum Survey, 2015

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