The document discusses the impact of mobile and wireless technology on businesses. It provides background on the introduction of the first commercial mobile phone in the late 1980s and notes that there are now over 7 billion mobile users worldwide. Mobile and wireless technologies provide connectivity and allow computing from anywhere. They positively impact businesses by enabling better communication and collaboration among distributed employees. However, they can also negatively impact businesses by reducing privacy, blurring the lines between work and personal life, and posing security risks.