# Tapped-In Telecommuting Innovations that allow a traditional ‘office' to be anywhere. By [Marissa Brassfield](https://www.trendhunter.com/Marissa), Ridiculously Efficient CEO | Published Mar 20, 2009, updated Oct 28, 2009 | Category: [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/business-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/tapped-in-telecommuting ## Key Figures - Trend score: 3.9/10 - Evidence articles: 5 ## What is the Tapped-In Telecommuting trend? **Tapped-In Telecommuting:** Allowing employees to work remotely from the home is one of the most cost-effective and eco-friendly moves an employer can make. These innovations show how remote workers can stay productive and thrive, even when they’re outside corporate headquarters. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 5 featured examples - Articles from: Feb 1 to Mar 10, 2009 - Published: Mar 20, 2009 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence), [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection) - Megatrends: [Hybridization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/hybridization) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Themes within the Tapped-In Telecommuting trend ### Remote Working The trend of remote working has gained ground in organizations as it offers flexibility while working, and employees can work from anywhere at any time. Disruptive innovation opportunities may include technologies for virtual meeting, remote collaboration, and secure remote access. ### Mobile Workspaces Mobile homes, coffee carts, and boutique stores on wheels have demonstrated the potential of mobile workspaces, and this trend offers opportunities to innovate around mobile office space, mobile pop-up shops, and other unique mobile workspaces. ### Digital Infrastructure Expansion The expansion of digital infrastructure that makes possible remote working and mobile workspaces is a technological trend that brings opportunities for disruptive innovation in industries such as IT, telecommunication, and transportation, where businesses can leverage the expansion of digital infrastructure to offer better services and products. ## What the Tapped-In Telecommuting trend means for industry ### For Information Technology Information technology businesses can benefit from technologies that enable remote working, virtual meeting and collaboration, and secure remote access. These represent a significant opportunity for disruptive innovation. ### For Telecommunications Telecom firms have the opportunity to leverage the expansion of digital infrastructure to provide lower-cost services that help remote workers be more productive, which may include offering virtual collaboration and communication tools. ### For Retail The retail industry has the opportunity to innovate around mobile pop-up shops and mobile workspaces. This trend offers unique and convenient retail experiences for customers, and businesses may take advantage of low costs and unique settings to reach new customers and showcase products. ## Trend signals for Tapped-In Telecommuting Trend score 3.9 out of 10, from popularity 51%, activity 57%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 51% - Activity: 57% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Tapped-In Telecommuting trend 5 featured examples from Feb 1 to Mar 10, 2009. - [Mini Mobile Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/252-living-area): '252° Living Area' Trailer Has 5 Expanding Rooms and Travels Easily (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Innovative builders can capitalize on the trend of compact and mobile living spaces by creating modular and customizable solutions. - [Traveling Fashion Boutiques](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travel-trailer-boutiques-independent-designer-goes-mobile-in-her-airstream): Independent Designer Goes Mobile in Her Airstream 'Hitch Couture' (Category: Business) Implication: Traveling and mobile boutiques can create a sustainable niche market within the fashion and apparel industry, opening up opportunities for small or independent designers. - [Coffeehouses on Wheels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daniel-milchtein-mobile-coffee-shop): Daniel Milchtein's Stunning 'Mobile Coffee Shop' Will Stop Traffic (Category: Autos) Implication: Food trucks are already popular, and a mobile coffee shop can tap into this market to offer unique coffee experiences. - [Remote Home Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remote-home-office): NYT Says Telecommuting Technology Makes Living in Vacation Spots Feasible (Category: Eco) Implication: The IT industry has a disruptive innovation opportunity in developing and improving telecommuting technology. - [Subway Web Surfing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wifi-bart-subway): WiFi Rail Makes Deal with BART for Underground Internet Access (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The trend of mass transit WiFi presents an opportunity for telecommunication companies to expand their service offerings to new customer segments. ## Recent trend clusters - [Assisted Conversion](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/ai-assisted-checkout) (Business) - [Occasion Commerce](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/occasion-commerce) (Business) - [Autonomous Merchandising](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/autonomous-merchandising) (Business) - [Assisted Choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/weight-loss-medication-support) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Business - [Performance-Based Creator Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creator-ad-platforms) - [MIami Pop-Culture Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miami-pop-culture-shirts) - [Natural Deodorant Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/target-beauty-studios) - [Mini Beauty Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-luxuries-store) All articles: [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business)