Evaluate
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
Evaluate
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
Choosing apps for business trips
Uber app simplifies hailing and paying for taxis
Box's mobile application integration enables productivity
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CloudOn offers full-featured Microsoft Office alternative for mobile devices
Mailbox iPhone app makes email triage easy
Eight great mobile apps for business travelers
There's no shortage of apps for business tasks and travel, and it can be hard to sort through them all. Here are some worth checking out.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
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
Enterprise mobile security smackdown: iOS vs. Android vs. Windows
Enterprise mobile security is a top concern in IT today. Check out which mobile OS is best in the iOS vs. Android vs. Windows fight.Continue Reading
Put it on paper: A guide to mobile device policy creation
Do you have a mobile device policy? If not, you could be missing out on some easy ways to protect data and devices.Continue Reading
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Amazon delivers application streaming alternative to App-V from AWS
Amazon AppStream offers a cloud-based approach to application streaming, but there are challenges that may diminish the benefits to enterprises.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
Blocking AirDrop with iOS 7 MDM requires supervised mode
If you want to disable some iOS 7 features like AirDrop, users' devices must be in supervised mode. And that's not a good fit for BYOD.Continue Reading
The ultimate guide to cloud-based file sharing
Employees use cloud-based file-sharing services because they make work easier. The cloud can lighten IT's workload, too, if you lay a strong foundation.Continue Reading
Does a corporate app store make sense for your organization?
In the first of a three-part series, contributor Tom Nolle explains how to determine whether a corporate app store makes sense for your organization.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
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
Pros and cons of mobile desktop virtualization
There are use cases for delivering virtual desktops to smartphones and tablets, but mobile desktop virtualization comes with usability issues.Continue Reading
Why remote wipe may not be a godsend
Using remote wipe won't keep sensitive data from falling into the wrong hands. By the time you perform a wipe, that data has already been compromised.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
Are MDM tools as secure as you think?
MDM tools help protect devices and corporate data, but they have vulnerabilities. MDM shouldn't be the only component of your security strategy.Continue Reading
A technical deep dive on iOS app distribution
The rules around iOS app distribution vary depending on the type of app. Deployment options abound, but none are a piece of cake.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
How personal cloud-based services jeopardize corporate data security
Often unwittingly, workers using personal cloud-based services put corporate data at risk. Files can leak from or can be accidentally made public.Continue Reading
BMC's Partnerpedia acquisition to yield unified enterprise app store
BMC, RES Software and other vendors offer enterprise app stores akin to Apple's Mac App Store to deliver apps and services to corporate employees . Here's how.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
Integrating MDM tools with enterprise data and applications
When your MDM tools integrate well with existing enterprise systems, data and applications, it can improve employee productivity and IT workflows.Continue Reading
Fitting MDM products into your existing infrastructure
MDM products must monitor various devices, enforce corporate policies and integrate with existing hardware, software and IT management workflows.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
Overcoming mobile app user experience design challenges
User experience designers share a few tips and tricks of the trade so organizations can get better results from their mobile app initiatives.Continue Reading
Advanced mobile device management software capabilities to consider
Once you have the basics of MDM down, it's time to look into more advanced mobile device management software for service, app and document management.Continue Reading
Basic features and capabilities to look for in MDM tools
Choosing the best mobile device management tools can be tricky. Success requires matching product capabilities to mobile workforce needs.Continue Reading
Pros and cons of mobile device management software
There are some security gaps that MDM can't fill, but mobile device management software is still a must for many companies.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
BlackBerry, VMware deliver dual persona features for mobile devices
BlackBerry's Secure Work Space for iOS and Android will help heavily regulated companies or those searching for extra security to better support BYOD.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
Enterprise social collaboration software advocate Dion Hinchcliffe
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
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
BYOD pros and cons: Spend less on devices, more on support
One of the biggest draws of BYOD is that it can save money. But where companies save on devices, they have to spend on training and support resources.Continue Reading
app store (application store)
An app store (application store) is an online portal through which software programs are made available for procurement and download.Continue Reading
Google Drive: Storage and productivity in the cloud
Mobile application processor: Your device's hidden secret
Device-agnostic apps: An increasing goal in a multi-device world
Mobile enterprise application platform: Bringing corporate apps to life
Surface RT review: The good, the bad and the ugly
The Surface RT tablet comes with Office and has good battery life, but it has some drawbacks, too. This Surface RT review explains the pros and cons.Continue Reading
Comparing mobile operating systems' manageability and security
Each of the popular mobile operating systems has different security and management features. Compare them to see which ones might fit in your company.Continue Reading
Jive Software
Jive Software is an enterprise social networking software vendor based in Palo Alto, Calif.Continue Reading
Microsoft Surface RT vs. Surface Pro: Only one is really Windows
The ARM-based Surface RT tablet has solicited yawns from consumers so far, but the Intel-based Surface Pro with Windows 8 may appeal to IT.Continue Reading
Comparing mobile operating systems and application environments
Each mobile operating system has a different application environment, but that could be more of an advantage for businesses than a detriment.Continue Reading
IBM SmartCloud Docs productivity suite to challenge Office 365, Google Docs
IBM's SmartCloud Docs productivity suite offers mobile employees a way to access documents and more from any device, anywhere.Continue Reading
Dropbox vs. Google Drive: Which is better for business?
In the Dropbox vs. Google Drive fight, there isn't a clear winner. Choosing the right one for your company will depend on what users need.Continue Reading
2. Citrix Systems builds on app delivery legacy
5. Apple products: More IT-friendly than you think
7. AppSense focuses on data and users
Top five mobile application vulnerabilities
Devices are often blamed for insecurities, but mobile app vulnerabilities are insidious. Make sure employees use common sense when they download apps.Continue Reading
application sandboxing
Application sandboxing, also called application containerization, is an approach to software development and mobile application management (MAM) that limits the environments in which certain code can execute.Continue Reading
Mobile cloud apps vs. native apps: The developer's perspective
Controversy is brewing among developers as to whether native apps are better than mobile cloud apps. Expert Bill Claybrook examines both.Continue Reading
Using mobile collaboration to make workers more productive
They won't take you on a magic carpet ride, but collaboration tools can improve employee productivity. Make sure yours support mobile collaboration.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
How to develop a monitoring system for mobile cloud-based applications
If your mobile workforce uses cloud-based applications to work from their smartphones and tablets, consider a monitoring system to ensure the apps are working.Continue Reading
VMware Project AppShift
VMware Project AppShift is technology designed to improve the experience of using virtualized Windows and its applications on non-Windows tablets.Continue Reading
HTML5 Web apps add device integration but trail native apps
New APIs let HTML5 Web apps integrate with mobile devices' cameras, microphones and storage, but native apps still have a leg up.Continue Reading
app wrapping (application wrapping)
App wrapping is the process of applying a management layer to a mobile app without requiring any changes to the underlying application.Continue Reading
Web apps easier for IT to secure, but BYOD users go native
BYOD shops deal with constant push and pull and the tension increases when it comes to Web apps vs. native apps. Users like native apps, but IT can’t seem to secure them.Continue Reading
MDM software: Why it’s important and what it should include
MDM software has become an enterprise necessity. With so many mobile devices in the workplace, IT needs a way to manage policy, inventory and security, and MDM does just that.Continue Reading
enterprise app store (enterprise application store)
An enterprise app store is a web portal through which end users can access, download and install corporate-approved software applications.Continue Reading
VMware Horizon Application Manager
VMware Horizon Application Manager, also known as Horizon App Manager, is an enterprise service for managing access to software. With VMware Horizon Application Manager, employees can use any Internet-capable device to access applications through a ...Continue Reading
Android versus iOS security: Features, policies and controls
There’s not a clear winner when it comes to Android versus iOS security, but with iOS’ app security in one corner and Android’s encryption in the other, it makes for a good fight.Continue Reading
Intel Cloud SSO lets IT manage SaaS apps
Intel is the latest company to jump into the Identity as a Service space with the launch of Cloud SSO, built on Salesforce.com’s platform.Continue Reading
How an acceptable use policy and app control can improve BYOD success
Organizations that adopt BYOD should have an acceptable use policy to help with security and app control. When users know expectations and consequences, BYOD gets easier for IT.Continue Reading
Top 5 business cloud app suites and cloud collaboration services
Business cloud app suites such as Google Apps and Zoho offer business cloud collaboration tools that allow employees to work more efficiently while taking some pressure off of IT.Continue Reading
identity as a Service (IDaaS)
Identity as a Service (IDaaS) is an authentication infrastructure that is built, hosted and managed by a third-party service provider.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
Four mobile app delivery options for IT to consider
A good mobile app delivery strategy helps users do their jobs better and eases IT’s management burdens. App stores, Web and cloud apps and virtualization are some of IT’s options.Continue Reading
Microsoft Exchange Server ActiveSync Web Administration Tool
The Microsoft Exchange Server ActiveSync Web Administration Tool is a software application that provides a network administrator with a Web interface for mobile device management.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
Google Apps for Business
Google Apps for Business is an email, messaging and content-sharing service provided by Google for small and medium-sized businesses as well as enterprises.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
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
Android tablet security: OS features and Android security apps
Securing Android tablets with their built-in features isn’t enough. Android security apps can fight viruses and boost Android tablet security.Continue Reading
AppBlast (Project AppBlast)
AppBlast is a VMware initiative that allows users to access their Windows and Mac applications from any device running an HTML 5 browser.Continue Reading
Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)
Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) is a network administration product that enables the creation and enforcement of security and access policies for endpoint devices connected to the company’s routers and switches.Continue Reading
app
App is an abbreviated form of the word "application." An application is a software program.Continue Reading
online file sharing service
An online file sharing service provides a way to store and access documents, data, photos and video in the cloud rather than storing the information locally on a device hard drive or removable media.Continue Reading
mobile device management software
Mobile device management software is any application that gives IT administrators a way to troubleshoot and manage employee mobile devices remotely.Continue Reading
Open Multimedia Application Platform (OMAP)
Open Multimedia Application Platform (OMAP) is the name of Texas Instrument’s application processorContinue Reading
App stores in the enterprise: Controlling consumerization … to a point
Want to make order out of consumerization chaos? App stores can help. But be warned: Building an enterprise app store isn’t easy.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
Android malicious apps: How to tell secure Android apps from malware
Distinguishing malicious Android apps from clean ones can be tough, particularly for users with little security savvy. Expert Nick Lewis gives advice.Continue Reading
Mobile enterprise application platforms: A primer
A mobile enterprise application platform provides application development and management capabilities for mobile enterprises.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
Exchange Server 2010 features pinpoint mobile device issues
If you've recently deployed Exchange Server 2010 in your organization and a user calls with a mobile device problem, look at the Exchange Control Panel first to start diagnosing the problem.Continue Reading
Mobile device integration services: Choosing a mobile operating system
To offer mobile device integration services, a solution provider must be able to recommend the right operating system for mobile devices. Depending on a customer's needs, a solution provider should be able to provide a mobile OS comparison and guide...Continue Reading
An introduction to Android for mobile application development
Introducing Android, Chapter 1, from 'Android Wireless Application Development,' explores the benefits this open source platform brings to mobile application development.Continue Reading
Strategic planning for mobile applications
Mobility introduces new possibilities for communication and collaboration by extending access to existing enterprise applications to mobile devices. But enterprises are challenged to find a way to do so easily and cost effectively. In this series, ...Continue Reading
Mobile security policies
Mobile security policies are necessary for a safe mobile environment. In this series you'll discover three key elements that are essential to your mobile security policy and learn how government regulations affect what is required in your policy.Continue Reading
Is there a specific WCDMA SIM card?
A specific WCDMA SIM card evolves to become a USIM card and thereby plays an important role in managing the user experience on higher bandwidth networks.Continue Reading