The Rise of Cloud-First Devices
Smartphones, foldables, and tablets are becoming more powerful every year. With 5G and soon-to-come 6G, these devices are increasingly designed to work as cloud-first tools, meaning most apps, files, and workflows live online rather than on the device itself.
This shift raises an important question for UK businesses: are laptops becoming obsolete?
Why Cloud-First Matters
- Always Connected – Access files and apps anywhere, anytime.
- Lighter Hardware – No need for bulky laptops when a phone or tablet can handle core tasks.
- Seamless Collaboration – Cloud apps like Google Workspace, Office 365, and Slack run just as smoothly on mobile.
- Cost Savings – Businesses can cut device spend by equipping teams with foldables or tablets instead of laptops.
Foldables and Hybrid Work
Devices like the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 show how a smartphone can act as both a phone and a productivity device. For hybrid workers, this means fewer gadgets to carry and less IT overhead to manage.
Are Laptops Really Obsolete?
Not quite. Laptops still dominate for heavy workloads like design, coding, and data analysis. But for many office-based and field workers, a cloud-first smartphone or tablet may be more than enough.
Businesses should ask:
- Do staff rely on legacy desktop software?
- Is most of your workflow already in the cloud?
- Could reducing laptop deployments save IT costs without hurting productivity?
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For Resellers
Cloud-first devices give resellers a new pitch: lower-cost, lightweight setups that reduce reliance on laptops. Bundling devices with VoIP Solutions and MDM ensures customers have everything they need in a mobile-first world.
Final Thoughts
Laptops aren’t disappearing overnight, but the balance of power is shifting. Cloud-first devices are becoming capable enough to replace laptops for many roles, and businesses that adapt early can cut costs and improve flexibility.
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