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• Set employee mobility and business goals before committing to EMM

  Any mobility initiative needs some level of enterprise management, but it's important to set objectives for business outcomes and assess user needs first.  Continue Reading

• MBaaS links mobile apps with legacy infrastructure

  In this podcast, we chat with the CEO of MBaaS provider Kinvey about why he thinks MBaaS is key to keeping up with modern mobility.  Continue Reading

• Create apps that focus on end-user needs first

  Many companies approach mobile app development backward and don't even realize it. Prioritizing user needs over business needs will breed better results.  Continue Reading

• Where MDM fits into your enterprise mobile strategy

  Mobile device management has come a long way over the years, but just because companies are using MDM differently doesn't mean its importance has diminished.  Continue Reading

• FAQ: Windows 10 enterprise mobility features

  After Windows 8 fell flat, Microsoft is touting big improvements in Windows 10. Get to know the top enterprise mobility features in the new OS.  Continue Reading

• Where the IBM MobileFirst Platform is heading next

  The IBM MobileFirst Platform now integrates with Cloudant's database as a service and helps developers build more transformative apps.  Continue Reading

• Q&A: COPE model can't match benefits of BYOD

  In this Q&A, wireless and mobile advisor Craig Mathias of Farpoint Group discusses why he thinks BYOD is the superior mobility model to COPE.  Continue Reading

• What's motivating enterprise tablet adoption?

  In a survey of over 2,200 IT pros, respondents ranked eight driving factors behind enterprise tablet adoption. We turned the results into an easy-to-digest infographic.  Continue Reading

• Social collaboration software doubles as email replacement

  Email has long been the go-to platform for enterprise communication, but one healthcare company discovered it could boost productivity by spurning the old standby.  Continue Reading

• Enterprise social collaboration tools change how we work

  Workers understand and take advantage of collaboration tools in their personal life. It's time for IT to play catch-up and implement effective social platforms in the enterprise.  Continue Reading

• How to improve productivity through mobile UX design

  IT has to deliver a high-quality user experience and provide a mobile-friendly workflow to get workers to buy into a mobile initiative. It all starts during app development.  Continue Reading

• Mobile application lifecycle management dictates user experience

  Business users want enterprise apps to update as fast as consumer apps. The pressure is on IT to improve mobile application lifecycle management.  Continue Reading

• Mobile user experience design key to app success

  Employees nowadays want their business apps to work as smoothly as Facebook. It's making IT focus in on mobile user experience design.  Continue Reading

• Finally used to VDI? Now get ready for virtual mobile infrastructure

  VMI provides the benefits of VDI without the disadvantages of operating a desktop on a mobile device. Remote mobile apps may be the way forward.  Continue Reading

• What IT needs to know about Apple's iOS 8 enterprise features

  The iPhone 6 brings with it new iOS 8 enterprise features, but they may not be everything IT pros wanted. Find out what's new and why some aren't impressed.  Continue Reading

• Frequently asked questions about Android Lollipop features

  Android 5.0 is coming, bringing with it questions about enterprise security and management. Learn about the new features in Android Lollipop.  Continue Reading

• Mobile data backup FAQ

  The increasing number of mobile devices in enterprise environments means a mobile data backup plan is required, and it won't be the same as one for a laptop.  Continue Reading

• Three quick questions on Surface Pro 3 pricing and features

  If you're evaluating enterprise tablets, the Surface Pro 3's PC-like form factor and Intel architecture may have some appeal. But you'll have to carefully consider its price tag.  Continue Reading

• How to choose an EFSS vendor -- or a secure alternative

  There's no shortage of enterprise file sync and share vendors. Do your homework so you can pick the right provider -- and consider alternatives, too.  Continue Reading

• Use EMM security for mobile data protection

  The security features in today's enterprise mobility management tools help keep corporate data safe on devices and even in the cloud.  Continue Reading

• Mobile cloud services bring user convenience, but at what cost?

  Mobile devices and the cloud pack a powerful one-two punch. The combo provides 24/7 data access but also raises security concerns in IT.  Continue Reading

• IBM MobileFirst FAQ

  IBM MobileFirst has grown quite a bit in the past few years, so it's worth taking a look at what it does and where it's headed.  Continue Reading

• How smartphone and tablet management is changing

  Smartphones and tablets offer new ways to access corporate systems and increase productivity. But the shift to managing apps and data challenges IT.  Continue Reading

• Consumer file-sharing platforms guilty of disturbing the peace

  One law firm was forced to choose a file-sharing platform when lawyers started accessing Dropbox for work.  Continue Reading

• Different security policy strokes for different mobile folks

  One way to support mobile devices and personal computers in the enterprise is to create different security policies for different devices.  Continue Reading

• When buying back-end services beats building back ends

  Mobile development experts debate the value of backend services versus building backend systems.  Continue Reading

• Upgrade to BES 10? Five questions to help you decide

  With BlackBerry in flux, it's time to decide whether you want to stick with the company or turn to another vendor for enterprise mobility management.  Continue Reading

• Ditching command-and-control policies can help IT cope with mobility

  Avoiding command-and-controls policies can help IT better respond to the growing needs of mobile workers and meet its organization's goals.  Continue Reading

• Employee mobility shifts IT's focus to data security and delivery

  Increased employee mobility in recent years has shifted IT's focus from desktop and laptop delivery to security risks associated with mobile devices.  Continue Reading

• Guide to iOS 7, OS X Mavericks and new Apple devices

  Apple devices and OSes are consumer favorites, but they also come with management tools and application features that IT can take advantage of.  Continue Reading

• Pros and cons of using secure containers for mobile device security

  With BYOD on the rise, IT needs to keep sensitive corporate information safe. Secure containers are one way to do that, but when’s best to use them?  Continue Reading

• Walking the line between enterprise security and consumer freedom

  It's not easy, but sometimes IT just needs to let go and allow some consumer freedom when employees bring in devices and access certain apps.  Continue Reading

• Comparing Android phablets and tablets

  Android phablets and tablets help users work on the go, but every device isn't the same. Some are hits and others are big misses.  Continue Reading

• New Android features explained: KitKat and security-enhanced Android

  With the KitKat OS and SE Android, Google's Android features more fine-level security controls than ever. Learn what you get and how to use them here.  Continue Reading

• Mobility management market consolidation: A timeline of EMM vendors' deals

  The past few years have seen major market consolidation among EMM vendors. Relive them all and check in on their progress.  Continue Reading

• As the market shrinks, get the skinny on EMM tools and vendors

  Using EMM tools to secure mobile devices and give users access to data is a fact of life for many IT admins today, but so is market consolidation.  Continue Reading

• BYOD alternatives emerge as tablets outship PCs

  The COPE model and other BYOD alternatives can give IT more control over smartphones and tablets without taking away from the devices' usefulness.  Continue Reading

• As BYOD management and cost realities set in, its luster fades

  BYOD is a ways off from fulfilling its promise, because BYOD management and cost challenges still stand in the way.  Continue Reading

• First look: Five new smartphones and tablets you should know

  Check out the top five devices you need to know about this year before they access your corporate network.  Continue Reading

• Cheat sheet: A fast guide to cloud collaboration

  The details on cloud collaboration can be daunting -- consumer vs. enterprise, public vs. on-prem and more. Start with the basics in this cheat sheet.  Continue Reading

• Top 5 enterprise mobility news stories of 2013

  Apple, BlackBerry, IBM and Oracle all made headlines in the enterprise mobility market this year -- some for good reasons, others for missteps.  Continue Reading

• Overheard: Best consumerization of the enterprise quotes of 2013

  The consumerization of the enterprise never fails to spark conversation. Take a look back at what IT folks had to say about the trend in 2013.  Continue Reading

• Consumerization tech, vendors and products: Winners and losers 2013

  Consumerization shook up the IT industry in 2013. Some vendors and technologies came out on top, while others struggled to adapt.  Continue Reading

• Managing mobile devices made easy: Top 10 BYOD tips of 2013

  Our experts spent 2013 doing their best to keep you in the know about managing mobile devices and consumerization. Check out the year's top 10 tips.  Continue Reading

• Winner: Best enterprise mobility management product

  In the Best Enterprise Mobility category of the Modern Infrastructure Awards, there’s one winner offering help for enterprise mobility initiatives.  Continue Reading

• Stay up to date on new devices with Android tablet reviews

  Take a look at these reviews of Android tablets to learn about new devices and features that could be on their way to your network.  Continue Reading

• Management technologies to ensure mobile data security and compliance

  When it comes to ensuring mobile data security and compliance, be like Goldilocks and get it just right; don't choose too much or too little control.  Continue Reading

• How one company kicked the device support habit, enabled cloud access

  If you focus less on mobile device support and more on enabling cloud access, you'll have more time to audit users' interaction with enterprise data.  Continue Reading

• IT, workers need to know cloud storage security basics

  If workers use cloud-based file storage, IT has to be aware of where data is stored and users should be held responsible for their sharing.  Continue Reading

• Companies consider application virtualization for mobile data security

  App virtualization can add a layer to mobile data security efforts, but it takes some work to set up and some users might find it frustrating to use.  Continue Reading

• Using advanced Apple iOS 7 features for device and app control

  Apple iOS 7 features a handful of tools to ease app deployment and device management. Are you taking advantage of what the OS has to offer?  Continue Reading

• Reviews of Android smartphones for corporate buyers and concerned admins

  There are tons of Android smartphones on the market. Find out which phones have the fastest processors, biggest screens and coolest consumer features.  Continue Reading

• How consumerization of the enterprise changed the way workers see IT

  IT pros used to bring new technology to users, but the consumerization of the enterprise gave that power to workers. Admins have to play catch-up.  Continue Reading

• Top four social collaboration software fails

  IT shops struggling to get workers to use social collaboration software should take a look at what missteps admins -- not workers -- may be making.  Continue Reading

• Mobile virtualization isn't the same as delivering virtual desktops to mobile devices

  The difference between mobile virtualization and delivering virtual desktops to mobile devices? One enables access; the other separates work and play.  Continue Reading

• First look: Google Glass and contextual computing

  Google Glass could be the next big thing in tech -- or not. Either way, inquiring minds want to know how it works and when they can try it out.  Continue Reading

• Delivering business applications to mobile devices puts focus on users

  When it comes to getting a grip on consumerization, focusing on delivering business applications --not mobile devices -- might be the key to success.  Continue Reading

• Consumer cloud services: Friend or foe?

  IT and workers alike can reap benefits from using the consumer cloud, but admins have to get past the concerns over data security first.  Continue Reading

• Building mobile apps: 'If you can't do it right, don't bother'

  Apps are a pervasive part of technology today, but before you go building mobile apps willy-nilly, make sure they actually accomplish something.  Continue Reading

• Where wearable devices could fit in the business world

  Whether wearable devices will have a place in the enterprise remains to be seen, but the devices do have some interesting use cases for businesses.  Continue Reading

• How discovering users' goals helps improve enterprise app design

  Understanding why and how employees use applications for work helps foster successful app design, but learning users' goals is a big undertaking.  Continue Reading

• Everything you need to know about developing mobile apps

  Developing mobile apps for your users can help them be more productive, but before you start building apps, learn about the different kinds.  Continue Reading

• IT pros to makers of EMM tools: Time to pony up

  IT has put faith in vendors to provide EMM tools that help with mobility challenges and advance technology, but that trust may be misplaced.  Continue Reading

• Mobile device management vs. mobile application management

  Mobile device management and mobile application management do different things but also have some overlap. Knowing their differences is important.  Continue Reading

• What's new in iOS 7: Features, tools and user-focused services

  Apple iOS 7 features device and app management abilities that will please IT, but it also comes with consumer tools that could pose security threats.  Continue Reading

• Android fragmentation: More OS versions, more problems

  Android fragmentation is a big problem for enterprise IT because it makes managing devices difficult. And unfortunately, there isn't a good solution.  Continue Reading

• Apple iOS device management cheat sheet

  Managing iPhones, iPads and their apps can get tricky. Sometimes it's good to take a step back and look at the basics of iOS device management.  Continue Reading

• Trend alert: Wearable devices are about to take off

  It's time to face a new trend: Many vendors are working on wearable devices, and analysts predict a sales boom on the horizon.  Continue Reading

• Dual-persona technology: What it is and how it works

  Dual-persona technology is still new, so IT pros want to know how it works and what the drawbacks are. Check out this FAQ for those answers and more.  Continue Reading

• When is it OK to stop worrying about corporate data leakage?

  Corporate data leakage is a top concern among many IT pros, but some companies that are in the public eye anyway don't need to worry as much.  Continue Reading

• Why mobile printing is such a pain and how to make it easier

  Smartphones and tablets weren't designed with mobile printing in mind, but there are some ways to get hard copies from mobile devices.  Continue Reading

• How to make 'mobile first' an enterprise computing reality

  Mobile computing bloggers share their tips for embracing a mobile-first approach and measuring the ROI of smartphones and tablets in the enterprise.  Continue Reading

• Apple iOS 7: First look from an IT perspective

  Apple iOS 7 has a slew of new features that will please users, but some of them could be trouble for IT, such as AirDrop and automatic app updates.  Continue Reading

• Making mobile engagement and business intelligence a competitive advantage

  Smartphones and tablets let users work in new ways. Mobile business intelligence helps companies take advantage of their employees' engagement.  Continue Reading

• Why the COPE model isn't a slam-dunk alternative to BYOD

  A corporate-owned, personally enabled approach to mobility helps IT regain control, but the COPE model has challenges around finances and user buy-in.  Continue Reading

• BYOD vs. COPE: Why corporate device ownership could make a comeback

  Under the COPE model, companies buy mobile devices for users but loosen the reins a little. It's supposed to be a more manageable alternative to BYOD.  Continue Reading

• Using Citrix XenMobile for enterprise mobility management

  IT can use XenMobile for EMM, but not without first understanding the features that come with the platform and how the Worx SDK works.  Continue Reading

• Legacy apps will keep Windows PCs alive: A #CoITchat recap

  Windows PCs will stay alive in the enterprise thanks to legacy apps, but they'll also have to change, say participants in our latest #CoITchat.  Continue Reading

• Ten cloud file-sharing definitions IT pros should know

  Cloud technology evolves rapidly and IT pros have to keep up with new terms. Get up to speed with these 10 cloud file-sharing definitions.  Continue Reading

• What it takes to build a mobile health care app: Time and teamwork

  To become more competitive, an insurance agency developed a mobile health care app that puts subscribers' information at their fingertips.  Continue Reading

• What's the future for Windows OSes? Weigh in on Twitter on June 25

  Join our June 25 tweet chat to share your thoughts on the future of Microsoft's desktop operating system and how its mobile Windows OSes stack up.  Continue Reading

• Exploring Google Glass technology and contextual computing in the enterprise

  A company that embraces consumerization has found interesting ways to put Google Glass and contextual computing to work for its users and customers.  Continue Reading

• What to look for in business cloud storage and file-sharing services

  Picking business cloud storage and file-sharing services is tough, but there are a lot of options to choose from, including on-premises services.  Continue Reading

• What's new with the BB10 OS, BES 10 and more

  If you're wondering what all of BlackBerry's new products do, such as the BB10 OS, Hub, Balance and BES 10, this FAQ should clear things up.  Continue Reading

• How limited mobile device support can help IT handle consumerization

  To deal with consumerization, some companies limit mobile device support to specific devices because it makes management and app development easier.  Continue Reading

• How the consumerization of the enterprise has affected two firms

  The consumerization of the enterprise looks different in every company. Some firms are more open to new technologies and ways of working than others.  Continue Reading

• Simplifying business processes with enterprise mobile applications

  Sometimes the best way to simplify complex business processes and make employees' jobs easier is with homegrown enterprise mobile applications.  Continue Reading

• Get to know SoMoClo: Social, mobile and cloud technologies

  SoMoClo refers to social, mobile and cloud technologies, but that's just the simple definition. SoMoClo is a movement, and IT has to meet it head on.  Continue Reading

• The secret to making cloud productivity apps work in the enterprise

  Cloud productivity apps help users do their jobs and lessen IT's workload if you trust in your employees and cloud service providers.  Continue Reading

• Dealing with consumer cloud storage? Sound off in our May 14 tweet chat

  Share your thoughts about consumer cloud storage with IT experts and your peers during our upcoming tweet chat.  Continue Reading

• How iPads and a field service app transformed McKinley Equipment

  McKinley Equipment discusses how mobile and the cloud transformed a once paper-based business into an efficient field services organization.  Continue Reading

• How the BYOD trend is changing IT: A #CoITchat recap

  Participants in this month's #CoITchat tweet chat debated how to secure and support personal smartphones and tablets in the enterprise.  Continue Reading

• Ten steps to IT consumerization success

  Want to meet IT consumerization head on? Start by making your case to executives and rethinking security, file management and app delivery.  Continue Reading

• Microsoft, PC manufacturers share the blame for the desktop downturn

  New technologies have spurred the consumerization of IT on, and PC manufacturers haven't done a good job of changing with the times.  Continue Reading

• Consequences of consumerization on back-end infrastructure

  Back-end infrastructure isn't built to do what cloud storage and social collaboration services can, which makes for a foggy data center future.  Continue Reading

• Mobility won't kill the Microsoft Windows operating system

  The Microsoft Windows operating system will remain an enterprise staple because other devices don't support business-critical apps and processes.  Continue Reading

• Employee mobility: A leap of faith for IT admins

  IT pros used to have total control over users and their devices, but widespread employee mobility means admins have to lengthen users' leashes.  Continue Reading

• Mobile application delivery: How to do it and what to beware of

  Mobile application delivery is a tough nut to crack. Every delivery option has drawbacks, such as cost, connectivity and user experience.  Continue Reading

• Apple offers more iPad management features than you might think

  With built-in iPad management features, you can install apps over the air, wipe specific data and lock down devices.  Continue Reading

• Cloud mobile application management: Strategic focus avoids pitfalls

  Cloud-based MAM is a new frontier for managing mobile apps, but all of its pitfalls have yet to emerge. To avoid them, focus on strategy, experts say.  Continue Reading