Ask the Experts

Ask the Experts

• How can an enterprise mobile VPN fit into a mobility plan?

  Organizations that need to secure mobile users and provide remote access to corporate resources should consider an on-premises or cloud-hosted mobile VPN to support mobile users.  Continue Reading

• How can the Samsung Knox Service Plugin help mobile admins?

  The Knox Service Plugin helps Samsung smartphone admins roll out security features through EMM tools more quickly. The program lowers the programming burden for EMM vendors as well.  Continue Reading

• How does Excel's Insert Data From Picture feature work on mobile?

  The Microsoft Excel mobile app allows users to upload data through a photo. IT professionals should learn how this process works so they can test its efficacy and train users.  Continue Reading

• What native Android encryption options should IT consider?

  Android encryption has evolved over the years, and full-disk encryption isn't an option in Android 10. IT must learn the best native encryption options for managed Android devices.  Continue Reading

• How will Project Mainline for Android devices help mobile IT?

  Project Mainline promises to make the Android update process more segmented. This new structure allows IT to push out critical updates without risking OS compatibility issues.  Continue Reading

• What are the benefits of Apple Business Manager?

  IT should learn the benefits of Apple Business Manager to decide if the program's configuration and monitoring services are a worthwhile supplement to existing MDM or EMM tools.  Continue Reading

• How do Intune and mobile threat defense tools integrate?

  Mobile admins can use Microsoft Intune mobile threat defense integrations to provide deeper visibility into the threat level of mobile devices and additional security controls.  Continue Reading

• What can IT do to enhance Android security?

  Android is just as secure as its competitors' OSes, but IT should still remain vigilant. Here are three ways to secure Android devices for the enterprise.  Continue Reading

• How can Android Enterprise Recommended improve user privacy?

  To tackle the issues of mobile user privacy and security at the same time, IT can deploy Android Enterprise Recommended devices and partition them with an Android Enterprise API.  Continue Reading

• How can biometric authentication improve mobile security?

  A strong mobile authentication strategy should include a biometric factor, and IT should consider implementing such a factor into a multifactor authentication process.  Continue Reading

• How can zero-touch enrollment help Android admins?

  Zero-touch enrollment can simplify the logistics of Android device provisioning for IT. This option has some restrictions, but some organizations can benefit from this method.  Continue Reading

• Why do mobile admins need Android Enterprise management?

  Google is pushing Android Enterprise management and deprecating Device Admin features. Find out why IT should fall in line and migrate to Android Enterprise.  Continue Reading

• Which Android Device Admin APIs will Google deprecate?

  With the release of Android Q, Google will discontinue several Android Device Admin APIs. Learn which Android management APIs will be deprecated and which will remain.  Continue Reading

• Phablet vs. tablet: How can IT determine which option is best?

  For mobile endpoints, IT must determine the best choice of phablet vs. tablet. IT should examine the strengths and weaknesses of each device type before making a choice.  Continue Reading

• How can IT consolidate UEM and IAM tools?

  As UEM tools begin to add IAM features and vice versa, IT should consider ways to bridge the gap. Determine how to combine the capabilities of each tool.  Continue Reading