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• 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

• 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

• Pros and cons of smartphone sensor data analysis

  With the help of smartphone sensor data, IT can learn about its users' behaviors and improve operations and workflows, but collecting this data has some notable risks as well. Continue Reading

• Know when to allow mobile device backup

  Mobile devices enrolled in MDM platforms should only be backed up in certain situations. Here's a rundown of what IT should allow in COPE, BYOD and COBO scenarios. Continue Reading

• How can organizations implement mobile app personalization?

  Organizations that want to boost user engagement on a mobile app should use personalization. They can follow these steps to implement personalization effectively. Continue Reading

• Pros of dedicated API services for cross-platform mobile apps

  One API can rule them all -- but developers shouldn't be surprised if problems occur. Delve into the pros and cons of dedicated API services for cross-platform apps.Continue Reading

• Keep track of evolving IAM products, technologies

  IAM is at the heart of an organization's security strategy. To develop a strong IAM strategy, it's important to stay on top of the newest tools and trends.Continue Reading

• What are the use cases for blockchain in mobile apps?

  Blockchain can bring a variety of benefits to enterprise mobile apps. Explore some use cases before integrating this secure technology into mobile apps.Continue Reading

• Pros and cons of a low-code platform for mobile

  Low-code platforms for mobile app development come with plenty of controversy. Discover why developers hate them and how organizations can use them to empower end users.Continue Reading

• How middleware platforms can benefit mobile apps

  Organizations that build mobile apps with a lot of integrations with back-end services should consider middleware. But first, be aware of these pros and cons.Continue Reading

• Developers reap benefits of iOS app modules with Swift

  Many developers recognize the benefits of app modularization. Historically, it's been difficult to begin the process, but now changes from Apple provide more opportunity.Continue Reading

• On-device machine learning offers security, reduced latency

  Where should IT process machine learning data? Mobile devices can now process machine learning, but it's important to evaluate all the options -- including the cloud.Continue Reading

• Review Office 365 mobile app updates

  As Microsoft retires some of its mobile messaging-related services and improves others, the future of its mobile presence could be in one app -- the Outlook mobile app.Continue Reading

• Is shadow IT really that bad?

  Shadow IT can be a good thing if users communicate their needs with IT, and administrators listen. But security still needs to be top of mind.Continue Reading

• Pros and cons of Dropbox Business for enterprise file sharing

  Dropbox Business is an alternative for business file sharing that offers more IT control. But, like other file-sharing services, it has drawbacks, too.Continue Reading

• Is enterprise collaboration software good for business?

  From group chat to document sharing, there are myriad enterprise uses for collaboration software. We asked four IT pros if they think the technology is worth their time.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

• Mobile technology drives edge computing forward

  The shift toward edge computing is happening in organizations everywhere, and mobility is at the center of the evolution. IT shops can take advantage of life on the edge.Continue Reading

• How mobile cloud computing architecture enables modern workers

  When it comes to data storage and application development, mobile cloud computing helps IT build a bridge between legacy software and new work styles.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

• How well do you know MBaaS as a mobile app development strategy?

  Put your knowledge of mobile backend as a service to the test with this quiz on how it connects to back-end infrastructure, what MBaaS is and more.Continue Reading

• mobile backend as a service (mobile BaaS)

  Mobile backend as a service is a cloud computing architecture that provides mobile applications with the resources they need to run.Continue Reading

• Do I need a mobile backend as a service provider to develop mobile apps?

  The MBaaS approach can spare mobile app developers a few headaches on the back end, so they can focus on the front end and user experience -- but that depends on the app.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

• 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

• How beacon technology will bring an enterprise sea change

  More and more beacons are infiltrating our daily lives, and it's becoming clearer how beacon technology will affect enterprise IT.Continue Reading

• Could collaboration software, social media unseat email?

  Email is here to stay, but its functionality could soon be folded into collaboration software, social media and unified communications tools.Continue Reading

• Why it's time to adopt enterprise file sync-and-share

  Vendors are coming closer to providing the ideal enterprise file sync-and-share products. Most businesses will make back their investments with gains in employee productivity.Continue Reading

• Amazon Zocalo a competitive, but repetitive, EFSS option

  Amazon Zocalo isn't a game changer for enterprise file sync-and-share, but it gives IT a reputable option to consider from cloud leader AWS.Continue Reading

• Buying guide: Enterprise cloud storage from top consumer providers

  Consumer and enterprise cloud storage options abound, but how do you pick the one that's right for your company? Start by getting the facts on the four major players: Dropbox, Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive and Box.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

• 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

• How does Box security help with auditing and compliance?

  Box's security features help IT admins audit data access and limit the sharing of sensitive information stored in the cloud.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

• Deploying cloud file-sharing services: Five steps to success

  Start your file-sharing implementation by doing a pilot and testing other systems that integrate with your cloud service.Continue Reading

• Making consumer cloud storage work for your business

  With these three models of cloud storage, find the best way to implement file-sharing services in your corporate environment.Continue Reading

• Microsoft moves deeper into cloud with Office Graph, OneDrive updates

  Microsoft looks to the enterprise future with Yammer-inspired Office Graph for collaboration, standalone OneDrive for Business taking on Dropbox, Box.Continue Reading

• What Dropbox for Business has to offer admins and users

  Dropbox for Business gives IT granular control over users' file sharing and storage without hindering employee productivity.Continue Reading

• Cloud storage and file-sharing service features, pricing comparison

  With all the cloud storage and file-sharing platforms available, it can be hard to choose. Use our chart to compare features, pricing and more.Continue Reading

• Cloud storage comparison: Dropbox vs. Box

  Dropbox and Box can make mobile workers more productive, but features and prices vary. Both use a 'freemium' model that scales to business class.Continue Reading

• Box, Dropbox get down to business with new enterprise cloud services

  Dropbox for Business drops on enterprises with added IT management tools, while Box offers a sprawling suite for legal professionals.Continue Reading

• Cloud file-sharing and storage services for enterprises, at a glance

  Cloud file-sharing and storage services offer IT admins more security and control to prevent corporate data loss.Continue Reading

• Consumer cloud-based storage services force changes in security

  Employees use consumer cloud-based storage services to make their jobs easier, but there are enterprise services that give IT some control over data.Continue Reading

• SkyDrive Pro offers another corporate cloud storage service option

  Cloud-based storage is in high demand, but will Windows 8.1 with SkyDrive meet the need for an enterprise-grade service?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

• WhatsApp

  WhatsApp Messenger is a cross-platform instant messaging application that allows iPhone, BlackBerry, Android, Windows Phone and Nokia smartphone users to exchange text, image, video and audio messages for free. Continue Reading

• Why you don't need public cloud for mobile file-sharing

  If you want to let users do mobile file-sharing, you don't have to turn to the cloud. Plenty of providers offer on-prem options.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

• Six enterprise cloud storage and file-sharing services to consider

  Each enterprise cloud storage and file-sharing service has different capabilities. Know what you're getting and make sure it's the right fit.Continue Reading

• Box security features help set some cloud concerns to rest

  Box's security features include seven permission layers, authentication and MDM integration so employees can use the cloud and IT can still sleep.Continue Reading

• Choosing a cloud file storage provider: A first-person perspective

  Cloud file storage can be a great way to work on the go. Evaluate your needs and policies and test out the available services before you lock in a provider.Continue Reading

• Dropbox app integration could be 'nightmare' for IT

  Dropbox Chooser gives users more access to their data. For IT pros, this new Dropbox app integration service gives more reasons to worry.Continue Reading

• Cloud application integration systems for the consumerization era

  With consumerization sweeping through IT departments, cloud application integration systems are essential to maintaining control of apps and data.Continue Reading

• Potential Dropbox security breach underscores cloud app insecurity

  Dropbox is the poster child for consumerization and a potential Dropbox breach thrust the cloud-app problem into the spotlight once again.Continue Reading

• Box gives IT admins enterprise mobile management features

  Box suffered downtime this week but forged ahead with its enterprise market strategy with security and mobile device management features for IT administrators.Continue Reading

• Microsoft, Google unveil cloud storage and file-sharing services

  Google and Microsoft’s cloud storage and file-sharing services, Google Drive and SkyDrive, give IT more Dropbox alternatives, but data security concerns persist.Continue Reading

• OwnCloud provides on-premise file-sharing software alternative

  OwnCloud began as an open source community project and now offers a commercial version of its file-sharing software to compete with enterprise Dropbox, but for on-premise use.Continue Reading

• Top five personal cloud storage and file-sharing services and what they mean for IT

  Personal cloud storage and file-sharing services are catching on among consumers and business users alike, but some are more enterprise-ready than others.Continue Reading

• Enterprise cloud file-sharing apps give IT more control over data

  Employees already use cloud file-sharing and collaboration services such as Dropbox at work, whether IT knows it or not. Enterprise cloud file-sharing apps let IT regain control.Continue Reading

• More Microsoft iOS apps hit App Store: News in brief

  Microsoft released an iOS SkyDrive app and added iPad support for OneNote. Plus: news on Box, YouSendIt and a dangerous Angry Birds clone.Continue Reading

• mobile application processor

  A mobile application processor is a system on a chip (SoC) designed to support applications running in a mobile operating system environment such as Android, Apple iOS, Windows CE/Mobile or Symbian.Continue Reading

• Q&A: Box CEO Aaron Levie on cloud storage and collaboration services

  The CEO of cloud storage and collaboration service provider Box, talks about who the real IT decision-makers are why SharePoint doesn’t work.Continue Reading

• Risk vs. reward: Personal cloud storage services in the enterprise

  Despite the popularity of personal cloud storage, organizations should consider their risks and look at alternatives. Open source, on-site storage services are available.Continue Reading

• Mobile service provider

  A mobile service provider (MSP) is a company that offers mobile communication services to users of mobile devices such as smartphones and tablet PCs.Continue Reading