Four key mobile technology trends in architecture

{"version":"0.3.0","atoms":[],"cards":[],"markups":[["b"],["a",["href","https:\/\/archisnapper.com\/en?sourceid=20\u0026utm_source=Online\u0026utm_medium=Advertising\u0026utm_campaign=aia_newsletter_august2022\u0026partnerref=Advertising_Online_aia_newsletter_august2022","target","_new"]],["i"],["a",["href","https:\/\/info.deltek.com\/archisnapper-mobiletech?sourceid=20\u0026utm_source=Online\u0026utm_medium=Advertising\u0026utm_campaign=aia_newsletter_august2022\u0026partnerref=Advertising_Online_aia_newsletter_august2022","target","_new"]],["em"]],"sections":[[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"As architects rely more and more on mobile devices, how can firms stay aligned? AIA partner Deltek explores what the latest technology trends mean for productivity. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"At an architecture firm, it is vital to keep everyone on your team on the same page. With the rapid change of the industry and the surrounding technology, it becomes more and more difficult to stay aligned."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"How can you help keep your team aligned across every location, even in the wake of constant change? For many firms, the answer is making the most of mobile devices to deliver an on-the-go, single source of truth. But it\u2019s not quite as straightforward as handing everyone a smartphone or laptop and sending them on their way."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"In fact, there are a few surprising trends in mobile device adoption across the industry that are transforming how firms operate. Let\u2019s explore these trends \u2014 and what they mean for firms looking to optimize their productivity."]]],[1,"h3",[[0,[0],1,"1. Legacy infrastructure limits mobile productivity"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Even if you\u2019re able to get mobile devices and laptops for your entire team, you may not see the benefits if everyone is still connecting to legacy, on-premises infrastructure."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Cloud migration and adoption continues to be an uphill battle for some architecture and engineering practices. Only by solving this crucial challenge can firms make sure they\u2019re ready to make the most of mobile devices. "]]],[1,"h3",[[0,[0],1,"2. Security and mobile can co-exist "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Data and cybersecurity challenges are some of the greatest obstacles faced in the architecture and engineering space. Mobile devices only add to the complexity faced by security teams."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Mobile devices don\u2019t have to come at the expense of security. Firms that want to embrace mobile working must collaborate closely with IT and security teams to roll out new devices and apps in a way that balances security, mobility, and accessibility."]]],[1,"h3",[[0,[0],1,"3. Industry-specific applications can unlock on-the-road productivity"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"While your team is probably used to scrolling through email clients and other general productivity apps on their smartphones, we\u2019ve recently seen dedicated architecture and engineering apps really come into their own as well."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Now the likes of AutoCAD Mobile make it easy to bring designs and models on the road, file-sharing apps can help teams connect with vital project information from anywhere, and job-specific tools like "],[0,[1],1,"Deltek + ArchiSnapper"],[0,[],0," save valuable time by streamlining core processes such as field reports and punch lists."]]],[1,"h3",[[0,[0],1,"4. Mobile devices must work alongside your systems"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The true value of mobile devices is being able to access and add to core systems based in the cloud."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Ensuring your mobile devices work well alongside your back- and front-office solutions is a vital part of mastering the many benefits of mobile working. However, it isn\u2019t enough to just ensure interoperability today. You also need to make sure future technology deployments maintain the delicate harmony between your cornerstone applications and mobile devices."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"By doing this, you can reduce the risk of siloed or inaccurate data and help ensure everyone is working from the same source of truth \u2014 no matter what device they\u2019re using."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Mobile device adoption is growing rapidly across businesses and consumers. Firms should remain on the lookout for opportunities to further digitalize processes, modernize their infrastructure, and embrace mobile apps and devices."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[2],0,"To learn more about how architects and their teams can leverage mobile devices, read "],[0,[3],1,"Deltek + ArchiSnapper\u2019s white paper, How Architects Leverage Mobile Tech to Save Time"],[0,[],1,"."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[4],1,"AIA does not sponsor or endorse any enterprise, whether \npublic or private, operated for profit. Further, no AIA officer, \ndirector, committee member, or employee, or any of its component \norganizations in his or her official capacity, is permitted to approve, \nsponsor, endorse, or do anything that may be deemed or construed to be \nan approval, sponsorship, or endorsement of any material of construction\n or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in\n any material or product."]]]]}