Technology can help ensure the road ahead for frequent business travellers remains smooth. Here are some of our favourite innovations for the year ahead. By Nick Walton

Nokia Treasure Tag

Nokia users can ensure they never lose their luggage, carry on, wallets or briefcases on a business trip again thanks to the new Nokia Treasure Tag, which connects to Nokia’s Lumia smartphones via Bluetooth 4.0 or NFC and sets off an alarm when items are left behind, displaying a map so users can track it down. The matchbox-sized device is available in four colours but bright yellow will help travellers keep tabs on this essential wizardry.

Yubico FIDO Security Key

Keep your computer safe whilst on the road with the FIDO Security Key from Yubico. The Fast Identity Online (FIDO) concept is a great alternative to only relying only on passwords and requires the security key to be inserted into a computers USB slot, followed by a password. This ensures a hacker or nosy parker can’t access your vital accounts without both password and key elements. Priced at only US$18, the key offers essential piece of mind.

SanDisk Ultra Fit USB 3.0 Flash Drive 64GB

SO small you’ll forget it’s even there, the new USB3.0 flash drive from SanDisk offers a great 64GB back up drive or an easy way to transfers large files on the go. A low profile design makes the disk almost flush with the USB connection, and the high-performance USB3.0 transfers at up to 130MB/s. It’s also great for creating your own playlist of those long hire cars journeys or for stacking up on movies for long haul flights.

Moshi IonBank 5k

We all rely on back up batteries now – power vs performance ensures we’re always a little lacking on the juice – but the Moshi IonBank comes with its own built-in cable, ensuring a quick, fuss-free charging session. With Lightening tips for Apple products and Micros USB for everything else, the battery comes in a sleek and stylish metal case and can charge smart phones multiple times. There’s a spare USB port for when you need to charge multiple devices.

Dell Latitude 13 7000 Series 2-in-1

The 2-in-1 notebook is truly made for the corporate road warrior – not only do you have a laptop you can work on or conduct presentations with, but you also have a super slim tablet that’s easy to watch movies on, skype with family on, or use during corporate huddles. The new Dell Latitude 13 is a powerful 2-in-1 that allows you to run Windows 8 for tablets – including all the specialized touch-savvy apps – when the screen is running solo, and tap into the in-board Intel processor to run standard Windows when monitor and keyboard are connected. It’s the best of both worlds.

Royce Freedom Wallet

Lose your wallet and your next business trip could quickly turn into a nightmare. Fortunately, the Royce Freedom Wallet is a savvy tech solution; it combines a durable leather wallet, with room for credit cards, cash and identification, with a Bluetooth tag that syncs to your smartphone. Leave your wallet in a restaurant or hotel room, or have someone trying to slip it from your pocket, and the phone will start an alarm, allowing for you to access the app to track it down.

HooToo HT-TM04 TripMate Elite Versatile Wireless N Travel Router

Kill two birds with one stone with this savvy little number. It’s a portable WiFi router letting you connect a laptop, tablet and smartphone at those hotels that only allow for one WiFi connection, all the while charging essential devices via USB. You can even share documents over a mini-network when you insert a thumb drive – genius.

BuQu Tech Power Armour Case

There’s no point in having a super-powerful, all-essential smartphone if it can’t handle the bangs and drops that come with life on the road. Enter the BuQu iPhone 6 case, a layer of armour for your smartphone that doubles as a backup battery. With the ability to recharge an iPhone from zero (once), this super-slim case can indicate its battery levels and locks around your phone like a lover’s embrace.

Asus PadFone X Mini

Perfect for avid Asus fans, this unique smartphone and tablet combo is ideal for business travellers looking to streamline. The 4.7-inch Android smartphone actually integrates into the tablet and works as the processor for the 7-inch screen, with exclusive DynamicDisplay technology instantly formatting apps to fit, creating a perfect business tool for travel and work.

Ventev PowerCell 6000

Another smart changing solution, this powerful backup battery can not only change your smartphone but also life’s other essential gadgets, from tablets and iPads to other USB-powered devices. Built in powerpoint prongs allows for a much faster charging time, which is essential when you’re on the go.