Mobile phones have become an integral part of business as everyone needs to remain connected, communicate with customers, employees and business partners and retrieve and transfer information on the go. There are different kind of mobile phones providing different sets of features for making it easy to do business while you are on the move. I have tried to compile a comprehensive list of features that you should look for while selecting a mobile phone for business. Your needs can be different depending upon your business and may not require all the features but it will still guide you in making right decision. Here are the features:
Web Browser to browse the web as you do on your PC or laptop
QWERTY Keyboard with ergonomic keys to easily type emails and messages
Touchscreen for fast and easy access to menu items
Good Signal Strength for voice clarity and to avoid dropped calls
Calendar sync to sync your appointments and schedule with your PC
Contacts Manager to easily find and call contacts from your addresbook. Should be able to sync contacts with PC address book
Tasks Management & Organizer for easy management of your to-do lists and should sync with PC
Third Party Software Compatibility for installing desired applications on your phone.
Email Client with push capabilties for sending and receiving emails in real time.
GPS or Global Positioing System for hiring a taxi, driving directions etc.
MS-office & Adobe Support for accessing, reading and editing documents, spreadsheets and presentations
Bluetooth Connectivity for transferring files between phone and pc
3G or EDGE for broadband internet access
VPN Support for remote and secure access to your organization’s private network
Big Storage to store all your documents, emails, videos and pictures
Good Battery Life in both active and stand-by mode for uninterrupted availability
USB charger for charging your phone through your laptop
Voice activated dialing to avoid using keyboard while driving
SMS & MMS for faster communication with employees, customers and business partners
This list may not be complete and I would like to know ifI have missed on any features.
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