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• Four questions to answer before choosing an EMM tool

  With mobility dominating the enterprise, many companies could benefit from implementing the right EMM tool. Get the answers to some frequently asked EMM questions.  Continue Reading

• How to compare enterprise file sync-and-sharing software options

  When comparing and assessing file sync-and-sharing tools, buyers should focus on security, user experience, collaboration capabilities and file synchronization.  Continue Reading

• How to make the right EFSS purchase for your mobile enterprise

  File sync-and-sharing tools are growing more essential with the rise of mobile computing. Learn about the functions to consider and the players to involve when making a purchase.  Continue Reading

• How has mobile changed the app development process?

  Mobility has upended many business processes, not the least of which is app development. Three IT experts discuss how we got here and why having a mobile-first mentality is key.  Continue Reading

• Box cloud service earns the EFSS spotlight

  With integrations with business apps including Salesforce and DocuSign, and features such as data encryption, Box is proving to be an enterprise favorite.  Continue Reading

• Law firm restricts mobile data access in the danger zone

  When remote employees access mobile data, whether in the U.S. or abroad, it can be difficult to restrict that access. But when they travel to blacklisted nations, IT must be especially careful.  Continue Reading

• The business case for enterprise file sync-and-sharing tools

  Enterprise file sync-and-sharing tools can serve an important service for mobile environments that need to share and collaborate on files and prevent security risks.  Continue Reading

• EFSS technology and its growing role in enterprise mobility

  While EFSS technology is well-established, enterprises are just beginning to see how it allows businesses to effectively secure and share their files across mobile devices.  Continue Reading

• Mobile application development process comes with hurdles

  Developing mobile applications is not yet a pain-free process for IT shops. Red Hat Summit session speakers and attendees sound off on some of the challenges.  Continue Reading

• Samsung Galaxy S8 smartphone vies for enterprise glory

  Samsung's newest flagship smartphone has enterprise appeal, but it may not be remarkable enough to overcome last year's exploding phone controversy.  Continue Reading

• Foster care agency goes mobile with Capriza

  A foster care contractor needed to improve the way employees report incidents to the state. Enter Capriza, which built a custom mobile app from the nonprofit's legacy software.  Continue Reading

• Crack the code on mobile identity management systems

  As mobile security threats arise, the need for identity management systems becomes more and more crucial. The right tools help IT protect company data and users alike.  Continue Reading

• How mobile technology changed the way IT pros work and live

  Mobile technology has changed the business world forever. Four IT pros discuss how it's informed their work and personal lives today and will continue to do so in the future.  Continue Reading

• Sears speeds up appliance repairs with GoToAssist Seeit mobile app

  Sears Home Services needed to find a better way for its technicians to collaborate on complex repairs. GoToAssist Seeit has boosted worker productivity and customer service.  Continue Reading

• Get up to speed on iOS 10 security

  As business desktop applications transition into mobile apps, more iPhone users are accessing professional data. IT must put iOS 10 security as a priority for business.  Continue Reading

• How MBaaS architecture is reshaping enterprise mobility

  Companies are shifting toward MBaaS for back-end integration in mobile app development because of its lower costs, time-saving capabilities and ease of use.  Continue Reading

• IT's options for developing mobile apps and deploying them to users

  When it comes to mobile app development and deployment, options abound. Consider these five different approaches and evaluate how they serve users' needs.  Continue Reading

• Look to the future of the wearable technology trend

  The enterprise potential for wearable technology is high, with accurate health trackers and 3D graphics becoming more common. Will this technology take over business?  Continue Reading

• The biggest mobile device trends and news stories of 2016

  What do Samsung, BlackBerry, Pokémon GO and the New England Patriots' coach have in common? All were part of mobile news stories that made mainstream headlines in 2016.  Continue Reading

• Discover the advancements and risks of mobile biometrics

  As mobile biometrics technology becomes increasingly common, it is important for IT to know how to support this kind of authentication and the security vulnerabilities it may still bring.  Continue Reading

• Apple iPhone 7 capacity, water resistance score with business users

  The iPhone 7 got rid of the headphone jack that users have long been used to, but there are still some features to pique enterprise users' interests.  Continue Reading

• Android and iOS unveil more enterprise-focused features

  Google and Apple have the enterprise in their crosshairs with their newest mobile OSes. Android 7.0 Nougat tightens security, and iOS 10 boasts new business-focused features.  Continue Reading

• Apple iOS 10 privacy, Android security are top of mind for bloggers

  Across the internet, bloggers sound off on enterprise mobile security, including how to make Android safer and what to expect from iOS 10 privacy.  Continue Reading

• Why the worst mobile security risks just won't go away

  The biggest mobile security threats aren't hiding in the shadows. For IT admins who don't properly secure mobile devices and apps, the monster is in the mirror.  Continue Reading

• Mobile app content must drive development goals

  Mobile apps live or die by their data. An app's content must reflect the business workflow, support the app's purpose and simplify data access while being secure and user-friendly.  Continue Reading

• Keep mobile UX design at the app development forefront

  Developers have a lot to check off on their to-do lists, such as choosing between platforms and frameworks. But mobile user experience should top the list.  Continue Reading

• What developers need to know about building mobile apps for business

  Enterprise mobile app development doesn't happen overnight. Developers must plan ahead, determining an app's purpose and potential users before deciding what type of app to build.  Continue Reading

• Mobile identity management and authentication FAQ

  ID management and authentication help IT answer the burning questions of who is accessing the company network, when, where and on what device.  Continue Reading

• How mobile biometrics can strengthen security

  The eye-opening reality: iris scans, and other biometric authentication methods, will soon be used for enterprise mobile security, phasing out the old username and password.  Continue Reading

• Find out which enterprise mobile devices are the best fit for users

  No two mobile devices are the same; some are just a better fit for the enterprise. Explore the workplace potential for devices such as the iPhone SE and BlackBerry Priv.  Continue Reading

• The right mobile app dev tools matter

  Building mobile apps isn't easy, but developers have a plethora of mobile app development tools to choose from that can make the process less painful.  Continue Reading

• MBaaS and refactoring tools ease app development

  Once developers know what type of mobile apps they need to build, they can focus on finding the right MBaaS or application refactoring tools to streamline their efforts.  Continue Reading

• Mobile app development frameworks ease developer woes

  Whether developers turn to mobile app development frameworks or platforms to build native, web or hybrid apps, the options are nearly endless. The trick is picking the right one.  Continue Reading

• Social collaboration tools open doors to productivity

  Enterprise social collaboration means more than office chitchat. When done right, it can boost employee productivity by encouraging participation and open communication.  Continue Reading

• Modern Mobility Innovation Awards: Rules and criteria

  Get all the information you need about the inaugural Modern Mobility Innovation Awards, which will be announced in the January 2017 issue of the Modern Mobility e-zine.  Continue Reading

• Find the best endpoint management software for your business

  IT admins have more endpoints to manage than ever before, but they also have more choices when it comes to endpoint management tools. Five robust options stand out.  Continue Reading

• New client management tools feature unified consoles

  More clients used to mean more problems for IT admins, but not anymore. Today's client management tools make it possible to manage multiple device types from a single console.  Continue Reading

• Panasonic Toughbook 20 is a 2-in-1 that meets hardcore business needs

  Meet the toughest 2-in-1 on the block. It's built to survive in the harshest work environments outside the cubicle: think oil fields, construction sites and even war zones.  Continue Reading

• Five ways to boost mobile application security

  The cost of a stolen mobile device is nothing compared to the value of lost data. To ensure mobile app security, IT should consider policies beyond mobile device management.  Continue Reading

• Three steps to better mobile data protection

  To best protect mobile data, IT must know the ins and outs of each mobile operating system, determine which devices to accept in the workplace and understand native data protection.  Continue Reading

• How MBaaS fits into a mobile app development strategy

  Mobile backend as a service lets developers use existing APIs and SDKs to connect mobile apps to company data. Explore the good and bad of MBaaS as well as what to look for in a vendor.  Continue Reading

• Android N features have enterprise appeal

  Android 7.0, code-named N, is on its way. The new OS updates Android for Work and other features. Expert Jack Wallen discusses what else is new in the Android N preview.  Continue Reading

• What IT needs to know about mobile app development tools

  Admins may not think they need to know about mobile app development tools, but they should. IT can implement advanced EMM and better communicate its needs with some dev basics.  Continue Reading

• Mobile enterprise app development needs IT to roll up its sleeves

  The popularity of consumer mobile apps -- and users' expectations -- has changed the enterprise app development process. Now, IT admins may find themselves coding.  Continue Reading

• What IT needs to know about back-end application development

  IT admins and developers must join forces to stay ahead of the curve in the mobile world. Back-end application development is another opportunity for the two to work together.  Continue Reading

• Samsung Galaxy S7 smartphone tops the Android market

  The company's latest flagship Android device is extremely useful, but at the end of the day, it may not be worth the price tag.  Continue Reading

• New iPad Pro could mean more companies using Apple for business

  Apple's smartphones and tablets dominate the consumer market, but the new, smaller iPhone SE and iPad Pro could be game changers for Apple in the enterprise.  Continue Reading

• The lowdown on improving mobile data security

  Mobile devices are rife with security holes. The right knowledge and tools, including encryption and containerization, can help organizations fill in those holes and protect mobile data.  Continue Reading

• Build apps once with cross-platform mobile development tools

  Cross-platform mobile development tools simplify the mobile application development process by allowing developers to build one app that works across a variety of platforms.  Continue Reading

• Mobile security training is the first line of defense

  Mobile security threats, including user-based threats, are around every corner these days. As a result, it's important to train users on how to protect themselves.  Continue Reading

• Wi-Fi accessibility still king of the mobile castle

  Mobile devices, wearables and IoT devices introduce new challenges for IT admins, but when it comes to managing the Wi-Fi network not a whole lot changes.  Continue Reading

• MobileIron CEO: Mobility means more than just secure email apps

  MobileIron's new CEO says the goal of enterprise mobility is to transform business processes, but it's hard to support so many different devices.  Continue Reading

• Samsung Galaxy TabPro S is a 2-in-1 powerful enough for business

  The Android manufacturer's latest tablet, the Samsung Galaxy TabPro S, goes head to head with Microsoft's Surface Pro. Get to know the most important features and why business users should consider it.  Continue Reading

• Apple Swift language gains traction among mobile app developers

  It's easier to write code with Apple Swift, and its applications run faster -- all resulting in a big boost for the company's newest programming language.  Continue Reading

• Mastering the top enterprise mobility challenges

  From compliance to security to app development, mobility adds a new layer of challenge for admins to deal with. Find out how to handle five of the most common issues.  Continue Reading

• Apple iOS application development cheat sheet

  Developing apps for iOS devices is not easy. There is a lot of red tape to jump through and a variety of methods for deploying the apps.  Continue Reading

• What's next for mobile biometrics

  Biometric authentication will be the future of mobile security. New software can already recognize an individual's face or voice -- and DNA could be next.  Continue Reading

• Mobile enterprise application delivery struggles to catch on

  Refactoring, virtualization and other enterprise application delivery methods have a tough hill to climb in the age of Web and native mobile apps.  Continue Reading

• Understanding HTML5 mobile application development

  Developers can turn to HTML5 to simplify the mobile app development process. HTML5 mobile apps do come with some issues though, including performance that can't match native apps.  Continue Reading

• Top four Android tips for better mobile security

  The limitations of Android security features are well known, but with Android for Work, dual persona tech and more, IT can better protect devices.  Continue Reading

• Apple mobile device management guide

  Apple builds mobile device management capabilities into its devices and offers tools such as Profile Manager and Configurator to give IT even more control.  Continue Reading

• Internet of Things devices aren't new, just new to you

  Without much hype, some industries have used sensors and connected devices for years. Now, Internet of Things devices are about to take off in a slew of new markets.  Continue Reading

• Review: iPad Pro specs, features set it apart

  A 64-bit A9X chipset and 4 GB of RAM are just a few of the many iPad Pro specs that help Apple's enterprise-focused tablet rise above the competition.  Continue Reading

• Mobile desktop as a service still isn't viable

  Vendors are working to make DaaS a better experience on mobile devices, but users still don't find cloud-hosted desktops workable for complicated tasks on smartphones and tablets.  Continue Reading

• Understanding IBM's MobileFirst Platform

  IBM's MobileFirst brings quality assurance, code scanning and location services to the enterprise mobile application management party.  Continue Reading

• Top five tips for mobile computing 2015

  IT admins focused on mobile security in 2015, flocking to Android for Work and BYOD data access articles. They also read about in-house app development.  Continue Reading

• Enterprise mobile application development FAQ

  Find out how to simplify enterprise mobile application development with MADPs and MBaaS, how to prepare legacy systems for the mobile era and more.  Continue Reading

• Experts predict 2016 enterprise mobility trends

  Mobile apps, the Internet of Things and "comfortable computing" are primed to dominate the industry next year.  Continue Reading

• iPhone 6s specs, 3D Touch make for a potent combo

  There's yet another new set of iPhones on the market, and they come with features such as 3D Touch that other providers would do well to steal.  Continue Reading

• Enterprise file sharing vendors push to meet demand

  The enterprise file sharing market has gotten a touch-up lately, with Box and Dropbox adding new features for document sharing and team collaboration.  Continue Reading

• Change employee workflows with a social collaboration platform

  Users and IT admins alike can benefit from social collaboration software that changes how employees communicate, including potentially replacing email.  Continue Reading

• With app dev integration, AirWatch EMM spreads its wings

  VMware acquired AirWatch for enterprise mobility management, but now the company is tying app development and more into the technology.  Continue Reading

• Samsung S Pen boosts business productivity on Galaxy Note5

  The Samsung Galaxy Note5 is a worthy smartphone for enterprise users, complete with a more natural-feeling S Pen and strong charging capability.  Continue Reading

• MBaaS platforms let developers reduce, reuse and recycle code

  Mobile backend as a service technology helps developers easily build common features into their apps.  Continue Reading

• What the BlackBerry-Good Technology deal means for the EMM market

  BlackBerry’s acquisition of Good Technology puts it back in the EMM driver’s seat. But where does that leave the rest of the ever-consolidating market?  Continue Reading

• Mobile in-app analytics bring user experience out of the dark

  It’s time to bring the user experience into the light. With in-app analytics, developers can learn what causes apps to crash and what features users like.  Continue Reading

• Four ways mobile app management helps IT admins and end users

  MAM offers IT granular control over mobile data, keeps work and personal information separate and manages the mobile app lifecycle.  Continue Reading

• Future of Microsoft rests on Windows' success in the mobile era

  With a shifting smartphone business and big changes in the latest Windows OS, Microsoft's next moves will define its future as a business.  Continue Reading

• Cloud services increase risk of mobile data loss

  Many users access cloud services from their mobile devices, only increasing the risk that corporate data leaks through services such as Dropbox or Google Drive.  Continue Reading

• Lenovo ideacentre Stick 300 puts a PC on an HDMI dongle

  This Windows PC lives up to its mini-me label, but enterprise users will need more features like added inputs and a microphone to make it useful.  Continue Reading

• Refactoring turns legacy software into modern apps

  It can be tough to transform traditional business processes into mobile apps, but refactoring technology helps IT bring more modern apps to fruition.  Continue Reading

• Apple in the enterprise: A force to be reckoned with

  Businesses forced to confront the flood of users' Apple devices struggle with management and security, despite the benefits iPhones and iPads bring to employees.  Continue Reading

• Apple Watch not quite ready for the enterprise

  Apple Watch enterprise use cases are still evolving. One expert says it will take at least another year to optimize Apple's smartwatch for business use.  Continue Reading

• Learn the fundamentals of Android app security

  Android is one of the most widely used mobile operating systems, but its openness and diversity create application security challenges. Learn what IT can do to fight back.  Continue Reading

• MADPs simplify app development but limit customization

  MADPs offer reusable code and cross-platform capabilities to make app building easy, but there are some downsides like vendor lock-in and limitations because of OS standards.  Continue Reading

• EFSS combats consumer cloud storage risks

  Companies wrestle with the security concern of using consumer cloud storage, but there are enterprise file sync-and-share options out there that users and IT can both love.  Continue Reading

• Drive mobile value by moving beyond basic apps

  Accenture Mobility's Nisha Sharma shares why enterprises are moving beyond basic apps to mobilize more business-critical applications.  Continue Reading

• Apple iOS 9's iPad features will benefit business users

  The latest iOS version will open up new multitasking and productivity features for tablet users. Apple is also revamping its Volume Purchase Program.  Continue Reading

• LG G4 features practical design for business users

  This Android smartphone doesn't get fancy. What makes the LG G4 stand apart from others on the market is a flexible battery, practical features and strong display.  Continue Reading

• Why HTML5 apps are ideal for enterprise mobility

  Native applications still rule the roost on the consumer side, but there's no denying that HTML5 apps are well-suited for the enterprise, providing the adaptability necessary to meet workers' needs.  Continue Reading

• No mobile application developers? Turn to low-code tools

  With so many enterprises looking to adopt mobile apps, it's getting harder to find qualified developers, but the vendor market is adjusting to provide IT with tools to simplify mobile app dev.  Continue Reading

• Deciding whether to build or buy enterprise mobile apps isn't easy

  Applications are the centerpiece of mobility, but should you develop them in house, purchase existing apps or modify third-party apps? Each method has its pros and cons.  Continue Reading

• Why app wrapping is here to stay

  Some people predicted a short shelf life for app wrapping, but it's become a valuable mobile application management option for companies that want to skip out on extra app development.  Continue Reading

• WYOD arrives as wearables market matures

  Wearable devices might be the next big trend, but they still have limited functionality in the enterprise. As new use cases emerge, WYOD will gain more traction.  Continue Reading

• Why apps, not devices, are the key to mobile enablement

  Apperian's Alan Murray shares his perspective on the role of applications in enterprise mobility, the complexities of app refactoring and more.  Continue Reading

• Mobility brings new ways to tackle IT security threats

  Enterprise mobility has brought major changes to the way IT approaches security, especially when it comes to controlling network access.  Continue Reading

• The good, bad and ugly of Outlook apps for iOS and Android

  Outlook mobile applications for iOS and Android are here, but is that a good thing? Take a look at why users will love them and why IT might hesitate to endorse them.  Continue Reading

• Top 10 Citrix ShareFile features

  Attendees at Citrix Synergy 2015 learned about the top ShareFile features IT can’t live without, including XenMobile and Office 365 integration and optimization for virtual desktops.  Continue Reading

• Codeless development churns out simple in-house apps

  Not every company has the expertise on staff to meet all of its in-house app development needs through traditional app dev, but codeless development can help IT cover more ground.  Continue Reading

• Is the Apple Watch viable in the enterprise?

  The Apple Watch is the most anticipated smartwatch to date. Get to know its specs and features, and most importantly, whether the Apple Watch has any business relevance yet.  Continue Reading