Over the last two decades, cell phones have gone from a novelty to an essential tool in how data is gathered and generated. Not only have they changed businesses, but they have also altered shoppers' habits, making companies ever more reliant on developing new applications and finding new ways to do business.

Never Off the Clock

The world is more connected than ever. The world has more than 3 billion cell phone users with that number expected to increase to 3.8 billion by 2021. As users continue to increase, so does the Internet of Things (IoT), which, essentially, is the connectivity that all electronic devices have to one another. Everywhere one looks, people are peering down at their devices, researching things, text messaging, etc. Everyone is constantly connected, including employees of tech-savvy businesses who can always be reached at any time of the day or night. Downtime has essentially disappeared.

Growth Dependent on Antennas

As the number of cell phone users increases, so does signal saturation. No matter where they are, users are constantly sending Snapchats, viewing videos, and performing other tasks on their smart devices that can clog the amount of data that devices and networks can transport. Dead zones are spots where users can't get signals or experience delayed transmission or acceptance of data. In many city buildings, cell phone reception is virtually nonexistent without the use of cell phone antennas that boost that capability. There are some benefits to private antenna systems for businesses. Creating a private antenna network for your company could have advantages in your business productivity by making it easier to work.

Expand Your Network Globally

Mobile communications no longer mean that the reach of your company must remain local. Due to the IoT, it's easy to get your message out or distribute your products globally. Constant internet access allows you to communicate with customers on the other side of the world in real time. Mobile technology also allows you to employ individuals no matter where they live so that you can better serve your customers in other countries. Mobile communications improve the customer experience, which makes satisfied clients more likely to return. The development of so many different mobile apps allows company executives the ability to constantly monitor communications and growth no matter where they happen to be.

Entrepreneurs that do not tap into the world of mobile communications will find themselves lagging behind. The key to growing your company and staying on top is to constantly monitor new developments and incorporate them into your operations. By jumping on the rise of mobile usage in the business world, employers will find themselves at a great advantage.