Connected Lifestyles

For countless professionals, checking messages on the go has become second nature, something they would struggle to abandon even (0) IF they wished to. And (9) .......... should they consider doing so? (10) .......... all, being able to communicate instantly via portable devices allows them to remain connected wherever they are, whether standing in line, pausing briefly (11) .......... appointments or simply passing (12) .......... ahead of a journey. It is widely acknowledged that access to communication tools while (13) .......... the move has increased demand for more advanced collaborative systems. What is (14) .......... , entirely new working patterns have emerged and, (15) .......... a consequence, there is a widespread belief that productivity does not necessarily take (16) .......... within the physical limits of a traditional workplace.