Evaluate

Evaluate

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

• Enterprise wearables have a long way to go

  Wearable devices have generated a lot of hype, but they still aren't ready for the enterprise. The reason: These devices still need better apps to make them valuable for business users. The cover story in this issue of Modern Mobility ... Continue Reading

• Are there any open source mobile device management tools?

  Whether you need a basic open source mobile device management tool for your company's Apple or Android devices, or something more customized, you have options -- and they're free. 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

• 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

• Universal Windows apps have a universal problem

  If universal apps can run on any device, but nobody develops them, are they really universal? This “if a tree falls in the forest” situation threatens to derail Microsoft’s grand vision for Windows ...Continue Reading

• AirWatch vs. XenMobile EMM: Which is right for you?

  When evaluating AirWatch and XenMobile EMM products, consider their MDM, MAM and mobile email capabilities. And don’t overlook their IT admin consoles.Continue Reading

• What are the use cases for virtual mobile infrastructure?

  Virtual mobile infrastructure technology is primarily a security play, but it also can bring benefits for regulatory compliance and mobile app deployment.Continue Reading

• Top trends in enterprise mobility suites for 2016

  Consolidation, customization and the cloud will all have major ramifications for enterprise mobility suites in the new year. Keep an eye on mobile app and content management, too.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

• How to choose an EMM provider

  Selecting an EMM provider is like choosing a mate: You don't want to jump headlong into a relationship without making sure it's "the one."Continue Reading

• Understanding EMM software

  There are six components to mobility management software, and they all play a part in enabling a secure mobile workforce. But their overlap can lead to complexity.Continue Reading