GEC NEWS WIREOrganisations in the MENA region are taking steps to embrace the ‘Office of the Future’ concept, revolutionising how their employees work and operate. This is evident in the Office Insights 2016 report released by Canon which states that 63% of organisations in the MENA region see value in the ability to print remotely from a smartphone, tablet or laptop.
The findings reveal that the combination of rapidly advancing technology, the growth of cloud-based services and an increased ability to work remotely have unlocked opportunities for greater working efficiency and empowerment in high-growth markets across the region.
“It’s clear that businesses across regional markets are being empowered by innovative technology, and are welcoming futuristic ways of working to drive growth,” said Hendrik Verbrugghe, Marketing Director, Canon Middle East and Canon Central and North Africa.
Of the countries surveyed, the most technologically advanced markets were the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Saudi Arabia, all of which were most likely to increase spending on office technologies over the next three years with 27% saying they will spend more on printing, copying and scanning software and device.
The appetite and interest for BYOD style of working is also strongest in Saudi Arabia (62%). Working remotely is common practice, with respondents rating tablets as ‘critical’ devices – particularly those brought into the workplace and 47% of all businesses are keen to allow BYOD to access the company’s corporate network.
