Productivity Needs And The Top 10 Business Apps To Meet Them

(FORBES) The simple truth is … we all want to get more done. That’s exactly why the market for productivity tools has exploded to the tune of “nearly 5 billion downloads of enterprise apps this year alone.”

Not surprisingly, productivity tools all make the same promise: “Do more … by doing less.” With so many options to choose from, selecting the right apps for your business is a challenge. In fact, a recent Forbes article captured the problem perfectly: Death By 1000 Apps. And it’s true.

So, to start you out on the right foot, let’s take a detailed look at the top five productivity needs every business faces … and ten apps to meet them head on:

Security
Research
Workflow
Communication
Meetings

Security

Cloud storage is the cornerstone of any app ecosystem.

Naturally, security should be a top concern. Dropbox and GoogleDrive, for instance, while excellent solutions for personal storage, simply aren’t designed for compliance with the legal requirements and security risks many businesses face.

In addition, with business applications and customer data now mostly running on connected systems, you will need to apply adequate business continuity and disaster recovery processes and policies to ensure business-as-usual even in the event of a disaster or IT failure.

If your business deals with sensitive information, start by looking into these key areas:
Legal requirements, compliance, and certifications.
Data encryption practices.
Multi-factor authentication to regularly verify users.
File sharing and syncing policies for employees’ personal devices (BYOD).
Physical server locations and public accessibility.
Disaster recovery processes.
Automatic alerts for changes to security practices and regulations.

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