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• 8 JNUC 2019 sessions that will help iOS admins

  At JNUC 2019, Apple admins gather to discuss their management practices, issues and success stories. Mobile admins who manage iPhones should look into these sessions. Continue Reading

• Buy the best enterprise smartphones and tablets for your business

  Constantly changing mobile device technology creates challenging decisions for enterprise buyers. Learn how to find the best smartphones and tablets for your staff. Continue Reading

• How to choose the right mobile device for business

  Explore three criteria to look at when evaluating which mobile device is best suited for your organization. These include ease of use, as well as security and tablets vs. smartphones. Continue Reading

• Advantages and disadvantages of mobile devices in business

  Mobile devices have become a steady presence in today's workplace. Learn about mobile devices in businesses and how they can help employees work more efficiently. Continue Reading

• Intune mobile device management features for Android 10, iOS 13

  The Intune mobile device management features that IT can deploy differ based on which mobile OS users run. The latest versions of iOS and Android add to the list of differences. Continue Reading

• Latest iOS vulnerability puts mobile security in the spotlight

  In this Q&A, sort through all the confusion regarding Google Project Zero's report on a major iOS vulnerability and determine how it should change your security policies.Continue Reading

• Key iOS enterprise security vulnerabilities IT should know

  Mobile admins must approach Android and iOS security differently, because the two OSes face different threats. Learn how IT can mitigate iOS enterprise security concerns.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

• Mobility management systems evolve from MDM to EMM to UEM

  Driven by the cloud, evolving mobile devices, unification and the need for better security, companies are vacating the premises and embracing unified endpoint management.Continue Reading

• How Apple iOS 13 device management features benefit IT

  Organizations with Apple mobile devices should prepare for the new iOS 13 device management features, such as user enrollment and Managed Apple IDs for Business.Continue Reading

• Best smartphone for business use relies on many key factors

  Operating systems and security protection are among the key considerations when companies select smartphones for business use. Learn more about device options and decision points.Continue Reading

• Android or iOS for business users: Pros and cons for each OS

  When IT considers Android or iOS for business use, it should factor in the customization and variety that Android allows, compared to the consistency that iOS offers.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

• What are the CIS benchmarks for iOS security?

  Devices are only as secure as end users enable them to be. Here's how IT can use CIS benchmarks to enforce strong iOS security standards across an organization.Continue Reading

• Explore new options for Apple enterprise device management

  Apple announced many of its updates at WWDC. Learn about some enterprise management features that have gone under the radar, including Apple Business Manager.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

• What do the major mobile OSes offer for enterprise features?

  Mobile devices are now commonplace in the enterprise. Discover which vendors are touting enterprise-ready features and which are reluctant to jump into the enterprise realm.Continue Reading

• Cross-platform mobile app development is more viable than ever

  Organizations today support such a variety of devices that they need a way to deliver apps more seamlessly. Cross-platform development is a new reality that can help.Continue Reading

• Decide when to support the iPad Pro for work

  Don't assume that the iPad Pro always works for the enterprise. IT pros should first evaluate when it's best to use an iPad rather than a PC or laptop.Continue Reading

• Explore the top vendors who offer enterprise mobile devices

  Discover these top providers who sell both tablets and smartphones for business workers. Their offerings are diverse, and some are more enterprise-oriented than others.Continue Reading

• Enterprise mobile devices and how the leaders stack up

  When analyzing and comparing the seemingly endless options available for mobile devices, IT buyers should look at the device type, OS and security functions, among other criteria.Continue Reading

• What are the best iOS 11 enterprise features?

  Changes to how IT can enroll Apple devices in mobile device management and how users can multitask will provide a boost to iOS 11 in the enterprise.Continue Reading

• Android vs. iOS security: Compare the two mobile OSes

  The latest versions of both Android and iOS up the security ante with encryption and other features. It's up to IT which devices to support, whether Apple or Google.Continue Reading

• How mobile threat detection tools spot incoming attacks

  EMM configurations can help safeguard the enterprise from attacks, but mobile threat detection tools take a different approach to actively pinpoint security issues.Continue Reading

• Surface Pro 4 vs. iPad Pro in the battle for enterprise supremacy

  The Surface Pro 4 brings Windows 10 to the table. The iPad Pro offers a better user experience. Which one is the right fit for your organization?Continue Reading

• Alternative mobile OSes try but fail to rise in the enterprise

  Alternative mobile operating systems to Android and iOS have tried but failed to unseat the key players. Does a new mobile OS even stand a chance in the enterprise?Continue Reading

• The Google Authenticator app packs a two-step verification punch

  There's a reason two-step verification is everywhere; it's an easy way for IT admins to authorize user accounts. The Google Authenticator app can make it easier to manage single accounts across multiple devices.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

• 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

• 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

• Are Apple Watch business apps worth it?

  Need to send an email, check your flight's status or get ready for a presentation? You can do it all on your smartwatch, thanks to a slew of Apple Watch business apps.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

• 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

• New iOS security features are all about the apps

  Expanded per-app VPNs, the new Trust user interface and changes to the Device Enrollment Program give IT more flexibility when it comes to iOS security.Continue Reading

• Compare the iPad Pro vs. Surface Pro 4 for business use

  With built-in Office and a keyboard, Microsoft's Surface tablet is geared toward the enterprise. Now, the Apple iPad Pro stands up to the latest version of Microsoft's device, the Surface Pro 4.Continue Reading

• Apple iOS 9 features aim to make the OS enterprise friendly

  With some new iOS 9 features, Apple has centered its attention on the enterprise, offering better application and device management through the VPP and DEP.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

• Apple's iPhone 6s features make business users more productive

  The iPhone 6s and 6s Plus could have a role in the enterprise with new features such as 3D Touch, better Wi-Fi and LTE speeds and faster TouchID.Continue Reading

• A mobile OS market comparison: Security is paramount

  The mobile OS market is on the cusp of change, with Windows 10 making the transition between desktop and mobile easier. But when you compare the top OSes, it’s security features that make the most noise.Continue Reading

• New Apple iPad Pro combines the best of PCs and tablets

  Apple's new iPad Pro can function as a laptop for workers at their desks and as a tablet for employees on the go, without making sacrifices in either scenario.Continue Reading

• Why enterprise iOS support continues to rise

  Apple has unseated BlackBerry at the top of the enterprise mobility market and made Windows an afterthought. Android is making efforts to gain ground.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

• New iOS 9 features give iPads PC-like functionality

  While employees should find the new iPad multitasking features useful, they only work on certain models.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

• Take advantage of the first wave of Apple Watch apps

  Consumers may soon be bringing Apple Watches into the enterprise, and IT should seize the opportunity to boost productivity. Learn more about the first Apple Watch applications.Continue Reading

• Three iOS enterprise features IT still needs

  There's a reason why iOS is so widely used in the enterprise, but IT pros have identified a few features they still need to achieve peak functionality.Continue Reading

• Apple's iOS 8 MDM features get IT and users on the same page

  Apple set out on a dual mission with iOS 8, expanding device management and security, but also trying to win over users with transparency about MDM.Continue Reading

• Apple Device Enrollment Program streamlines deployment, MDM

  The Apple Device Enrollment Program allows IT pros to automate deployment, and they can also preset mandatory MDM configurations out of the box.Continue Reading

• Apple's iOS configuration profiles offer basic iPhone, iPad management

  While iOS configuration profiles may not be a long term device management answer, for now they provide IT plenty of utility when managing Apple devices.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

• Open-in management helps secure iOS data

  Apple's open-in management compartmentalizes apps and lets IT admins restrict sharing of corporate data. It's basic MAM built into iOS.Continue Reading

• Apple's updates make iOS MDM easier than ever before

  It's worth taking a look at the new features Apple has included to make MDM with iOS devices easier in the coming update. Automated enrollment, DEP and embedded features all work in harmony to make admins' jobs easier.Continue Reading

• Apple iOS 8 features leave IT pros wanting more

  Apple added some features for IT into iOS 8, but they still don't offer everything businesses need to integrate iOS devices into Windows environments.Continue Reading

• Apple opens APIs, adds more IT capabilities in iOS 8

  Apple iOS 8 will bring many mobile management capabilities along with cloud file sharing, but security and cross-compatibility limitations remain.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

• Overview: Apple iOS 7 security and privacy features for IT

  Apple iOS 7 security and privacy features help keep corporate data safe and separate from users' personal information.Continue Reading

• Make way for 'Frankendevices': Phablet use expected to double in 2014

  Phablet use may double this year as end users seek ways to be productive on smartphones. Apple's upcoming phablets could push the trend further.Continue Reading

• How to configure iPad for business use

  Apple iPad Configuration Profiles and business apps turn the popular tablet into an enterprise workhorse without compromising data security.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

• 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

• With Apple Bonjour gateways, say hello to cross-network discovery

  New gateways let Apple Bonjour connect iOS devices to network resources across subnets, which makes Bonjour viable for enterprise use.Continue Reading

• Apple's free software for iOS, Mac gives Microsoft a run for the money

  Apple's free software suites for OS X and iOS challenge Microsoft's paid Office 365 software, and some new iPads are more competitive on price.Continue Reading

• Quiz: Seven questions on Apple iOS 7 features

  In Apple iOS 7, there are management and security improvements to appease IT, plus some user-focused features that admins may have to worry about.Continue Reading

• Upcoming iOS 7 mobile management features affect MDM tools

  New mobile management capabilities coming in Apple iOS 7 have some enterprise mobility management vendors, including VMware changing their approach.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

• Apple enterprise features for managing iOS devices

  IT can use Apple enterprise features to deploy profiles and MDM settings, improve mobile printing and help iOS devices and apps connect.Continue Reading

• Eight Apple iOS 7 features that IT needs to know

  Apple iOS 7 features some new MDM and application management tools that could help IT retain control over iOS devices.Continue Reading

• Apple offers a sneak peek at the enterprise-friendly features in iOS 7

  Apple hints iOS 7 will have many features that are friendly to the enterprise, including tools for better iOS management and new security features.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

• Resistance is futile; IT must support Apple products

  As more and more users bring Apple products such as Macs, iPhones and iPads to work, IT departments must learn how to best support these devices.Continue Reading

• Apple iPhone 5 features and iOS 6: An IT FAQ

  Apple's iOS 6 and iPhone 5 are here: Get ready to tackle issues such as sky-high data charges, automatic cloud backup, Lost mode and tab syncing.Continue Reading

• Apperian offers iPad remote control features to eager IT pros

  IT admins will now have the ability to remotely control employees' iOS devices for troubleshooting, support and other scenarios.Continue Reading

• iPhone 5 networking features a blessing and a curse for IT

  The iPhone 5's LTE and 5 GHz wireless support will boost employee productivity, but you'll have to keep an extra-close eye on cellular data usage.Continue Reading

• Top 6 iOS 6 features IT should keep an eye on

  There are tons of iOS 6 features for business users to look forward to, but that doesn’t mean they’ll be so exciting for IT. These features have data security, network access and cost implications.Continue Reading

• Microsoft iPad Office app coming soon?

  Microsoft addresses rumors surrounding an iPad Office app, while IT pros speculate about Microsoft Office app costs and features.Continue Reading

• Remote administration tools and your iPad: Best friends forever

  The iTunes store is chock full of remote administration tools. Super-charge your iPad remote management capabilities with these apps, and you’ll be able to do more on the go.Continue Reading

• IT experts want better security features in iPad 3

  IT pros say Apple needs to add a number of security features to make the iPad 3 enterprise-friendly. Here’s what Apple might deliver and what IT experts hope to see in iPad 3.Continue Reading

• Top enterprise iPad questions facing IT: management, apps and security

  IT pros have a host of questions when it comes to enterprise iPad use. We answer some of the biggest iPad questions about management, apps and security.Continue Reading

• Top 10 iPad business apps and what they mean for IT

  Using iPad apps for business tasks can make employees more productive, but some iPad business apps might raise red flags in your IT department.Continue Reading

• Delivering cloud-based mobile apps to the enterprise

  Before cloud-based mobile apps take over your enterprise, consider the security, governance, MDM and application management issues of mobile cloud computing.Continue Reading

• Apple seeks to better iPad, iPhone security via FIPS 140-2 compliance

  Apple Inc.'s decision to seek FIPS 140-2 validation for its iPad and iPhone devices signals its intent to enter the world of government IT.Continue Reading