Dynamic Desktops: Get a Head Start on Context-Aware Computing Projects

Context-aware computing seems to be on the fast track, and a hot topic of conversation. While it has become evident that the possibilities within the mobile space are virtually endless, enterprise companies are also taking note of how the technology can benefit their own daily business practices. Gartner even recently predicted that 40 percent of Global 2000 enterprises will have context-aware computing projects focused on the user experience underway by 2013. Dynamic, context-aware desktops seem like the most logical first pit stop for these organizations. 

A user’s context  plays a monumental role on their desktop experience. After all most of them are in front of their device for 8+ hours a day. And while they may not be the ones in the driver’s seat, it can’t hurt for users to feel like they are. No matter where they are or what device they are using, users should have access to the appropriate data, applications, printers, settings, and more.  They shouldn’t have  to waste time adjusting settings every time they log onto a new machine, or contacting the IT help desk with access issues. A context-aware desktop also increases security because users can have limited accesses to data depending on the location of their device.  For users, all of this means less frustration, but for organizations as a whole, it means more productivity and—if executed properly — a simpler IT infrastructure.

A context-aware desktop environment is dynamic, and adaptive. It composes each time a user logs in based on who they are, where they are and what they need to do their jobs properly.

While the race may not be on just yet, context-aware computing is gaining as a method for improving business operations by focusing on the user.  Dynamic, context-aware desktops are a great head start.