WATERLOO, ONTARIO — (Marketwired) — 10/02/14 — A global study released today revealed bold new perspectives on productivity, driven by modern, mobile workers who define productivity as less about “doing” and more about “achieving,” according to research firm GfK and BlackBerry Limited (NASDAQ: BBRY)(TSX: BB), a global leader in mobile communications. Smartphone users value features and functionality that enable them to be more in control, deliver greater impact and attain increased success.
Rather than simply ploughing through a to-do list, modern productivity means consciously creating more time to focus on the things that matter most. The study found that 67 percent of business smartphone users indicated they are “always looking to improve their productivity” and 69 percent are “constantly looking for new ways to get things done as efficiently as possible.” When it comes to completing tasks, –just doing– is no longer enough – 65 percent of business smartphone users say it is important to have a “substantial impact” on the outcome of their work and to gain a greater sense of achievement in what they do.
“Smartphones have made a major impact on the way we conduct business and communicate with friends and family, driving our ambitions to be productive in order to change the way we contribute to work, our communities and society,” said John Chen, Executive Chairman and CEO, BlackBerry. “At BlackBerry, we–re focused on meeting the needs of mobile professionals – business users that are productivity-driven and thrive on achievement – empowering them with mobile solutions that allow them to work smarter, collaborate better, and achieve more.”
Priorities for achievement and balance may differ for each person, but common themes included:
Smartphones Enable Control Over Where and When You Work
The perception of smartphones has dramatically changed in recent years from being a hindrance to an enabler of improved productivity. Two thirds of survey respondents agreed that smartphones gave them the flexibility to work when and where they want – enabling work outside the confines of the nine to five workday and the traditional office space, and empowering workers to gain control over their own productivity. Smartphones can free up time as well. One third of respondents said smartphones save them more than five hours over an average working week.
BlackBerry Users More Motivated by Achievement
The study revealed BlackBerry users to be more motivated by achievement and personal rewards compared to users on competing smartphone platforms. Some of the key findings included:
For more information about the Global Survey, please view the .
About the Global Survey
The study was commissioned by BlackBerry and conducted independently by GfK, with more than 9,500 participants in 10 countries working at companies ranging from SOHO to SMB to enterprise. Participants represented a cross-section of users across various smartphone brands, revealing some very clear differences in how those users value productivity.
About BlackBerry
A global leader in mobile communications, BlackBerry® revolutionized the mobile industry when it was introduced in 1999. Today, BlackBerry aims to inspire the success of our millions of customers around the world by continuously pushing the boundaries of mobile experiences. Founded in 1984 and based in Waterloo, Ontario, BlackBerry operates offices in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Latin America. The Company trades under the ticker symbols “BB” on the Toronto Stock Exchange and “BBRY” on the NASDAQ. For more information, visit .
About GfK
GfK is the trusted source of relevant market and consumer information that enables its clients to make smarter decisions. More than 13,000 market research experts combine their passion with GfK–s long-standing data science experience. This allows GfK to deliver vital global insights matched with local market intelligence from more than 100 countries. By using innovative technologies and data sciences, GfK turns big data into smart data, enabling its clients to improve their competitive edge and enrich consumers– experiences and choices. For more information, please visit or follow GfK on Twitter:
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