This document discusses active technologies and their advantages for mobile workers. It defines active technologies as patented technology that packages data and interactivity in a single file, allowing users to ask questions and get answers through portable analytics reports. The document notes that today's workforce is increasingly mobile, with over 72% of US workers expected to be mobile by 2020. However, most mobile workers only use basic Excel functions like formatting, sorting, filtering, and basic calculations when analyzing data. Active reports benefit mobile workers by providing simple, integrated, error-proof, and convenient analytics that can be accessed and analyzed anywhere at any time from mobile devices. The document provides examples of how active reports have benefited companies like Principal Financial by providing secure, interactive online statements and