According to IDC, 75-percent of the U.S. workforce will be mobile by 2012, and in Japan it will exceed 80-percent. The number of mobile workers is predicted to reach one billion worldwide by 2011. This trend is driven by the new global economy, and staying competitive in this environment means developing mobility capacity, both at the individual and organizational levels. This need is perfectly met by the location-flexible work styles and lifestyles that information and communication technology (ICT) -based paperless practices permit. Furthermore, ICT -based mobile paperless work practices can enable the relocation of the traditional work space to highly stimulating environments that are more conducive to innovation, productivity, and physical and mental health.

This is the complete guide to performing productively while on the move:
Both freelance and employed workers need to stay connected while transitioning from one location to another, or when working outside the boundaries of the base. Disruptions and inefficiencies in maintaining connectivity will have immediate impact on productivity, and can compromise business operations which require mobile access and the exchange of applications and data on the fly.

Here we will provide solutions for a variety of situations in which connectivity is at risk or even considered to be impossible. Being paperless and ICT-capable is certainly a prerequisite for performing and conducting work in a mobile environment, but it requires special considerations as to the selection of ICT devices, software, and practices. Simplicity, weightlessness, and compatibility are the three key ingredients for the smooth and seamless operation of a mobile workforce, both today and in the future. Ruggedness and durability can also be essential attributes of your mobile ICT office. We will address the selection of ICT software and devices, identifying those which are perfectly adapted to your specific work tasks, travel methods, and destinations. Finally, we will address the specific work methods and practices that apply for different types of mobile work. This guide will be highly beneficial for employers that manage mobile work forces, and for employees and freelance workers that . Finally, this guide will provide great advantages to anyone who considers making a better use of his travel time, or wishes to see the world while still being productive instead of being confined in the traditional office cubicle.