White Paper: Life Sciences Mobile Adoption Report

Life sciences organizations have always been known for using the latest advances in technology to manage processes, people and information. Seeking to streamline a broad range of activities – from R&D to manufacturing to distribution – many have invested heavily in IT infrastructure, enterprise asset management and supply chain management software, manufacturing execution systems, scheduling tools and CRM suites. Successful deployments in these areas have delivered marked improvements in productivity and the quality of many processes. Yet in today's hyper-competitive economy, many pharmaceutical, biotech and medical device makers are finding that these improvements are not enough and are turning to mobile technology as the next catalyst for growth and profitability.

This report briefly reviews the state of mobile adoption among life sciences organizations and outlines several high-payoff mobilization areas for managers to consider. It also discusses criteria for the selection of mobile solutions and provides some best practices for their implementation within the vertical.