Today, newer advancements like texting and messaging apps have spurred even more efficiency within workplace communication.
BlackBerry (1999)
The BlackBerry 850, released in January 1999, changed the influence of mobile personal devices in the workplace with its calendar and email functions that enabled people to do business more easily. However, it wasn’t until the BlackBerry 5810 in 2002 that the devices were marketed as phones with email rather than as pagers. In addition, it also offered SMS text, a more advanced calendar system and primitive web browser functionality. Due to the advanced encryption capabilities of the BlackBerry, it is eligible to be used in government positions in additional to corporate business. In the UK, transportation systems implement the devices to improve the communication between control, guards and passengers.