ZDNet has posted an article about the benefits of an eReader in a business environment. The gradual inclusion of eReaders in a more corporate environment has been discussed on this blog before and I think it is an important issue for the future of digital readers.
The 10 reasons listed are as follows:
- Cost Savings
- Greener Business
- Space Savings
- More Efficient Workers
- Increased Professionalism
- Staying in the Know
- Higher Morale
- More Documentation on Hand
- Reduced Eye Strain
- In-House Publications
Right now, the most successful eReaders are devices like the Kindle which target a consumer audience. This could easily change, however. While someone’s decision to use an eReader at home is based on personal preference, a business could see very tangible benefits in adopting the technology. Plus, as businesses start to use eReaders, it could very likely bolster the entire eReader market. Someone who is used to using a Kindle at work is more likely to buy one for at home. There is a good chance that corporate environments could someday be at the forefront of eReader adoption.