Evaluate

Evaluate

Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.

• Get to know mobile app dev tools from the major ISVs

  The big four independent software vendors -- IBM, Microsoft, Oracle and SAP -- are getting in on the mobile app dev game with new tools. There are several that IT pros can give a spin. Continue Reading

• SMBs face challenges with mobile business strategy

  Not every company has the means to dive into enterprise mobility and splurge on pricey services or developers. But there are products that can help SMBs make the mobile transition. Continue Reading

• SMB mobile strategies hit roadblocks

  "Go big or go home" is a common battle cry for people taking on a new challenge, but when it comes to enterprise mobility, some organizations just have to go small. Small and medium-size businesses don't have the capital to buy expensive mobility ... Continue Reading

• Hit the road, jack

  The iPhone 7 and 7 Plus are now official. Bad news: The headphone jack is gone. Good news: Developers and APIs were mentioned twice. 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

• What's new with HTML5 mobile app development?

  HTML5 makes mobile app development easier. Updates to the language such as audio and video improvements and better integration with JavaScript make it even more appealing.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

• Should IT allow Android users to sideload apps?

  Android users can sideload apps outside of the Google Play Store, but these apps aren't screened for malware like commercial apps are. IT must urge users to proceed with caution.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

• BlackBerry-Good deal pushes company toward mobile services market peak

  BlackBerry is moving from a hardware focus to a software focus. Thanks in part to its acquisition of Good Technology, the company is poised for a smooth transition.Continue Reading

• Should IT guarantee BYOD privacy for employees?

  The business world is full of employees using their personal mobile devices for work, but many companies still struggle with how much privacy to grant BYOD users.Continue Reading

• Moving forward with your mobile app development tools

  Keeping on track with mobile application development in the cloud is a constant challenge for developers and enterprises alike. This handbook looks at mobile application development tools and ways to get a handle on what to expect from future ...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

• Tools to ease mobile app development woes

  Building mobile apps is hard, but modern mobile app development platforms, mobile backend as a service (MBaaS) offerings and other products can make it easier. Companies must first decide what kind of applications they will build and which operating...Continue Reading