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Posted on 16/06/2010 by Richard Morgan
Apple, Communication, Google, iPod, Technology

The devices we can’t live without

A recent report, carried out on behalf of the BCS, found that having access to computers, the internet and communication devices increased people’s sense of satisfaction and wellbeing. A far from shocking conclusion, but what we at IT Lab found particularly interesting was the finding that women, in particular, benefited more having access communication and technology devices. That got us thinking, what piece of technology could the women of IT Lab not live without?

Candice McQueen, HR Manager: “Technology isn’t the driving force behind my happiness, but if I had to pick something it would be my iPhone. The integration between work and play is seamless and having a device which integrates phone, email, music and the internet is amazing. Mainly though I love my iPhone because it staves off the boredom on the long journey home.

Rachel Kerr, Client Advocate Manager: “I couldn’t live without my iPod. The ability to listen to music and remove myself from the here and now is very calming in a modern, fast paced city like London. Whether I’m on the Tube, at the gym or working at my desk, my iPod gives me the ability to zone out from distractions and focus completely on the task at hand. On a practical front they’re easy to use and with all the different playlist options I can tailor my music to suit my mood – which to me is something very important!  Some might say that an iPhone is better as it integrates more functionality but for me the iPod is all about simplicity and the ability to escape from the outside world.”

Pritee Hurnam, Sales Process Manager: My favourite piece of tech is Google. Google is the front door to the internet and helps me on a daily basis better understand our clients businesses. It is an invaluable resource when it comes to finding vital bits of information for the completion of a sale such as company registration numbers. Google is a true workhorse and makes me happy as it saves time and allows me to present the IT Lab sales team in a professional manner”

Helena Quinn, Business Development Manager: My favourite piece of technology is without doubt my iPhone. It has completely revolutionised my life. I’m a news junkie so it’s a real luxury to have all the newspapers sitting on my phone ready to read without having to get my fingers dirty. I find myself reading news articles while still in bed half asleep so that later in the day I’m not sure whether I dreamed about a particular event (like Cameron becoming PM) or whether it happened in real life (like Cameron becoming PM).

Sangeeta Tailor, Support Engineer: Google Maps is an absolutely invaluable resource that I couldn’t be without. I love the fact it is free and accessible from a variety of mobile devices. It helped me a lot when I use to be an onsite engineer and needed to navigate my way around London. It’s really useful for finding some brilliant shortcuts and means you don’t have to jump on the tube all the time.  It’s not perfect however, the car directions it gives aren’t always accurate, but the street map functionality is brilliant and it’s hard to imagine how people survived without it.  When exploring a new area, looking out for landmarks or making a journey to a new town I wouldn’t be without it.