UK businesses have a productivity problem. Over 70% of the country’s workers are employed by companies that are less productive than average. That lowers their business dynamism and employment, harming overall growth. It’s thus no surprise that many organisations strive to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of their operations.
With emerging technologies like AI and mixed reality on the rise, Director of Finance finds that digital solutions in particular can empower the workforce with new skills, enhance flexibility, drive efficiency, and ultimately solve the productivity puzzle. As you hunt for ways to streamline your workflows, though, your company doesn’t need to limit itself to using things like automated software and cloud storage services.
Significant advancements mean you can now use tools that more extensively leverage emerging technologies. Of all the products you can try, smart glasses hold some of the most potential for enhancing business productivity. Here’s why.
They can streamline communications
As with many modern devices, smart glasses are capable of wireless connectivity. However, they uniquely allow for hands-free communications. One model that exemplifies this is the Ray-Ban smart glasses. Their two-camera, five-mic system can conduct voice-activated messages, calls, and even video calls thanks to a few recent software updates. The specs also allow users to take and share photos and videos.
These features offer several benefits businesses may find handy. Users can quickly and easily send or ask for project updates, seamlessly collaborate on specific tasks, and streamline the decision-making process without having to manually pick up and type on another device. These advantages can also aid remote work, whether one needs to manage team members scattered across the country or send photos or videos when consulting a distant expert on how to fix a certain piece of office equipment. Ultimately, smart glasses break down communication barriers and prevent downtime to improve business productivity.
They can improve task completion
Some smart glasses are specifically designed to improve workplace productivity. Take the Xreal Light smart glasses: they can now provide users with high-definition visualisations through augmented reality or AR technology, which overlays digital displays over real-world environments. That’s facilitated through its use alongside the Spacetop, a device created by the startup Sightful that claims to be the world’s first-ever AR laptop.
As such, these specs serve as a portable monitor that gives users access to all the information they need right at their fingertips. That means workers can use less equipment but benefit from a more intuitive interface when completing various tasks, including more involved deliverables like designing product prototypes. They can also use such smart glasses to review project schedules, workplace manuals, and other relevant documents without having to switch between devices or manually search paper files. That can help them get more things done in a shorter amount of time—without compromising the quality of their work in the process.
They can upgrade data management capabilities
Data management can often be a sore spot for business productivity: our post notes that though a versatile and powerful tool, the spreadsheet is also prone to errors that can compromise data integrity and lead to misinformed business decisions. These can potentially impact long-term productivity if they affect organisational finances, employee turnover, and other company resources needed to get work done.
Even if errors are found earlier, businesses may still waste valuable time rectifying them. That’s why finding alternative ways to manage data is crucial. In this case, smart glasses are an especially viable solution. As mentioned above, it can instantly help users access information and quickly send updates once data entry changes are made, meaning errors can be spotted and fixed earlier.
Beyond that, they can help companies better grasp the meaning behind enterprise data. Some models, like the smart glasses from AYES, even come with dedicated 3D data visualisation features organisations can use to directly view and interact with information. That way, they can more quickly and effectively glean insights from numbers and use that information to make better business decisions faster.
Though UK businesses struggle to improve workplace productivity, modern technology can help. Smart glasses in particular show immense potential for helping companies work more efficiently and effectively for improved output.
