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.
Authentication blues? Consider cloud identity management
Increased worker mobility has brought identity management to the forefront of admins' security concerns. Get tips for updating your plan. Continue Reading
Are you a BES management pro?
There's a lot to know about implementing and using BlackBerry Enterprise Service, especially with the new features in BES 10. 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
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Comparing mobile OS security features
Security features and methods vary across the different mobile operating systems, so you should get to know who offers what. Continue Reading
BlackBerry 10 open APIs extend MDM support without BES
BlackBerry's move to open its BlackBerry 10 OS APIs to other MDM tools is a welcome one for IT shops that don't want to stick with BES. Continue Reading
Different security policy strokes for different mobile folks
One way to support mobile devices and personal computers in the enterprise is to create different security policies for different devices.Continue Reading
Five alternatives to Microsoft for mobile office applications
There are plenty of alternatives to Microsoft Office out there. Check out other mobile office apps that help you view and edit docs.Continue Reading
Mobile information management starts with encryption, password protection
What is mobile information management and how does it keep your data safe? Get tips on encryption and password creation in this introduction to MIM.Continue Reading
Mobile content management 101: Why you need MCM tools
As enterprise mobility management becomes more complex, IT shops need a more efficient way to control security. MCM tools can help.Continue Reading
When buying back-end services beats building back ends
Mobile development experts debate the value of backend services versus building backend systems.Continue Reading
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IT embraces BYOPC as mobile and PC management merge
Numerous EMM vendors have added support for PCs to their products. Who's accessing personal PCs for work, and why?Continue Reading
How well do you know secure container technology?
Secure container technology can help administrators keep corporate data safe. Test your knowledge of containerization with this quiz.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
What Microsoft EMM offers and how it compares
Microsoft's EMM platform is an easy buy-in for companies already using Windows services, but does it compare well to AirWatch EMM and others?Continue Reading
Five reasons IT should get to know wearable tech
IT should keep an eye on wearable devices -- the technology may enter your enterprise environment sometime in the future.Continue Reading
Mobile productivity apps catching up to Outlook's capabilities
Outlook has been the standard for office productivity functions for years, but EMM platforms with secure containers may now have comparable capabilities.Continue Reading
Smartphone, tablet and laptop buying guide for businesses
IT buyers have more endpoint devices to choose from than ever before. These reviews can help you pick the best for your company.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
New Dropbox for Business features aim to get skeptical IT on board
More IT-centric features are realized in a revamped Dropbox for Business. But will it whet the whistle of IT in a competitive cloud storage market?Continue Reading
Upgrade to BES 10? Five questions to help you decide
With BlackBerry in flux, it's time to decide whether you want to stick with the company or turn to another vendor for enterprise mobility management.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
Why Samsung SAFE features aren't unique
What does Samsung SAFE offer that's different from other device companies and MDM offerings? Maybe not that much.Continue Reading
Pros and cons of using secure containers for mobile device security
With BYOD on the rise, IT needs to keep sensitive corporate information safe. Secure containers are one way to do that, but when’s best to use them?Continue Reading
What there is to like about BlackBerry Enterprise Service 10
Get an overview of the features in BES 10, which include mobile content management and more security options.Continue Reading
There aren't always enterprise mobile apps for that
Adopting enterprise mobile apps is hard. But it's necessary if business leaders want their on-the-go employees to truly be productive.Continue Reading
Ditching AD for cloud authentication and identity management services
Active Directory can no longer hold down the identity management services fort. You need cloud-based authentication and identity services to step in.Continue Reading
What are the best mobile apps for IT?
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Top mobile apps for IT administrators
With the right apps, your mobile device can test, find and analyze networks and connected devices. Check out the top mobile apps for IT pros here.Continue Reading
Getting upper management involved in your BYOD program
To make your BYOD program a success, make sure that your end users' bosses aren't left out of the picture.Continue Reading
Look ma, no racks! Building and hosting apps with Amazon AppStream
Amazon AppStream lets devs host sophisticated apps in the cloud so users can stream them -- including modified Windows apps -- to their devices.Continue Reading
Why IT can't ignore tablet computers
Employees use tablet computers to get work done, and IT can't ignore the devices. EMM and virtualization can help admins enable workers' tablet use.Continue Reading
Will a drop in Windows 8.1 licensing spur the sub-$250 market for IT?
Microsoft's hopes to inflame interest in sub-$250 Windows 8 devices won't impact enterprise IT anytime soon but could spark adoption in other regions.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
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
Comparing Android phablets and tablets
Android phablets and tablets help users work on the go, but every device isn't the same. Some are hits and others are big misses.Continue Reading
New Android features explained: KitKat and security-enhanced Android
With the KitKat OS and SE Android, Google's Android features more fine-level security controls than ever. Learn what you get and how to use them here.Continue Reading
After AirWatch-VMware deal, customers are in product support limbo
With VMware's deal to buy AirWatch closed, some AirWatch customers are unclear on what will become of the company's products and support.Continue Reading
How mobile antivirus software works and how to know if you need it
Whether you require users to have mobile antivirus software on their devices depends on how much control you have and which devices workers use.Continue Reading
Mobile content management market heats up as IT pros try new methods
There's no one-size-fits-all fix to mobile content management issues, but EMM vendors are upping the ante, and new, low-cost approaches are available.Continue Reading
Three steps to replacing BlackBerry in the enterprise
If your company is replacing BlackBerry devices and software, you'll have to rethink your mobile email strategy and put more emphasis on EMM.Continue Reading
Adopting enterprise mobility management
The number and types of devices touching the enterprise continue to proliferate, so a mobility assessment is the first step in preparing a comprehensive plan for mobile device management.Continue Reading
Rooting Android devices: Should you or shouldn't you?
Rooting Android devices creates an environment where you can see how apps behave, but it can brick devices and void their warranties.Continue Reading
BlackBerry enterprise devices, service in works with Q20 phone, BES 12
BlackBerry is emphasizing the enterprise with new product and service rollouts in BES 12 and EMM, but it may not be enough to win back ex-patriots.Continue Reading
BMC ITSM goes social with Facebook-inspired MyIT 2.0
BMC Software takes ITSM in a consumerized direction with MyIT 2.0. IT pros like the idea, but execution and licensing models remain in question.Continue Reading
As the market shrinks, get the skinny on EMM tools and vendors
Using EMM tools to secure mobile devices and give users access to data is a fact of life for many IT admins today, but so is market consolidation.Continue Reading
Good Technology exec sounds off on mobile acquisitions, legacy apps
One of the last major EMM vendors standing, Good Technology says market consolidation is a mixed bag for enterprise customers.Continue Reading
BYOD alternatives emerge as tablets outship PCs
The COPE model and other BYOD alternatives can give IT more control over smartphones and tablets without taking away from the devices' usefulness.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
Can Samsung Knox security make devices safe enough for Fort Knox?
Knox security tools help keep data safe and make Samsung devices viable even in high-security settings, but admins should enable all the features.Continue Reading
VMware EUC strategy on track, but desktop legacy could derail it
With new leaders in place and AirWatch in the fold, VMware's EUC group is poised to succeed -- if it can move beyond its desktop virtualization roots.Continue Reading
Delivering mobile apps through enterprise app stores and private clouds
The influx of mobile devices and apps has given IT departments a new mandate: Securely and efficiently deliver mobile apps to end users.Continue Reading
App delivery techniques: Virtualization and Web-based apps
Web-based apps and mobile desktop virtualization are gaining traction as valid mobile app delivery techniques, but each option has specific use cases.Continue Reading
Heads up! MDM tools and policies don't work the same on all devices
MDM tools help admins enforce policies on users' mobile devices, but each device and OS version handles those policies differently.Continue Reading
Renewed BlackBerry business focus could right its device wrongs
IT pros see glimmers of hope in a renewed BlackBerry business device and software focus, but it may be too little, too late.Continue Reading
BlackBerry device resurgence hinges on innovation, enterprise acceptance
BlackBerry's enterprise strategy is the key to transformation after years of losses. But it needs to make a splash to catch up to Apple and Google.Continue Reading
Mobile application delivery: The next frontier
Just as mobile device management deals with the proliferation of laptops, smartphones and tablets in the enterprise, mobile application management is how IT can make sure that apps and data stay secure across platforms. Let’s look at how to best ...Continue Reading
Easing mobile app approval with security policies and MAM
IT can't stop workers from using mobile apps for work, but they can approve apps for corporate use with security policies, reviews and MAM.Continue Reading
Microsoft is almost on key with a new Windows Intune
Microsoft updates Windows Intune with iOS 7 support, giving enterprise IT another tool for deciding which EMM platform to deploy.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
Fiberlink president talks IBM MobileFirst plans, EMM consolidation
Fiberlink President Chris Clark speaks out on his company being acquired, IBM's MobileFirst plans, customer reaction, and the EMM consolidation trend.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
How Samsung's Galaxy Gear smartwatch can kick the first-gen blues
First-gen smartwatches such as the Samsung Galaxy Gear haven't gotten the best reviews, but they also haven't set the wearable industry back.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
Enterprise mobile security concerns shift from device to data, apps
IT analysts see a change in mobile security. Now that BYOD is everywhere, ensuring data and apps are secure takes precedence over devices.Continue Reading
An admin's guide to mobile application security and delivery
Apps play a big role in employee workflows, so IT has to keep up with the different delivery methods and ways to improve mobile application security.Continue Reading
Are dual-OS Windroid devices coming to an enterprise near you?
As the PC and mobile worlds meld, Intel plans to support devices that run both Windows and Android at once, which could have a complex effect on IT.Continue Reading
Your EMM vendor was just acquired. Now what?
Find ways to prevent a disaster if your enterprise mobility management vendor is acquired, such as putting a clause in the contract for such an event.Continue Reading
IT shops brace for faster tech innovation, mobility demands in 2014
Rapid tech innovation can be a boon for businesses, but can IT pros keep pace with the quickly evolving mobile space and faster Windows upgrades?Continue Reading
Three enterprise collaboration applications for mobile workers in 2014
Several companies offer ways for remote workers to collaborate. We highlight three new products from Box, Huddle and Harmon.ie.Continue Reading
Improving data and app security with SE Android
SE Android is kernel-level security that isolates applications from one another so they cannot interact, helping preserve data integrity.Continue Reading
Choosing remote access services for mobile workers
Remote access services give users access to their desktops from mobile devices. Check out this overview of five popular apps and tools.Continue Reading
Consumerization tech, vendors and products: Winners and losers 2013
Consumerization shook up the IT industry in 2013. Some vendors and technologies came out on top, while others struggled to adapt.Continue Reading
Working in the cloud: How IT enables mobile productivity
Working in the cloud and mobile productivity tools create concerns for IT around choosing the right devices, enabling access and protecting data.Continue Reading
Managing mobile devices made easy: Top 10 BYOD tips of 2013
Our experts spent 2013 doing their best to keep you in the know about managing mobile devices and consumerization. Check out the year's top 10 tips.Continue Reading
Quick tablet guide: Which model is right for you?
Which tablet should you buy? Our 2013 tablet comparison guide helps you make an informed decision based on what you need.Continue Reading
Which mobile cloud approach is right for your company?
A mobile cloud computing strategy can help workers be more productive on the go, but it's OK for some apps and data to stay on-prem.Continue Reading
Winner: Best enterprise mobility management product
In the Best Enterprise Mobility category of the Modern Infrastructure Awards, there’s one winner offering help for enterprise mobility initiatives.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
Configuring Android smartphones and tablets for business use
With the right business mobile apps, Android smartphones and tablets can go from consumer toys to corporate tools.Continue Reading
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
Genius Scan app digitizes receipts and contracts right from your phone
Choosing apps for business trips
Uber app simplifies hailing and paying for taxis
Box's mobile application integration enables productivity
CloudOn offers full-featured Microsoft Office alternative for mobile devices
Mailbox iPhone app makes email triage easy
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
IBM adds mobile application management tools with Apperian integration
IBM MobileFirst shops now have a way to develop and distribute mobile apps, thanks to new Apperian integration with IBM Worklight.Continue Reading
How BlackBerry Balance works
BlackBerry Balance brings dual-persona technology to devices, but only ones that run the BlackBerry 10 operating system.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
Management technologies to ensure mobile data security and compliance
When it comes to ensuring mobile data security and compliance, be like Goldilocks and get it just right; don't choose too much or too little control.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
How one company kicked the device support habit, enabled cloud access
If you focus less on mobile device support and more on enabling cloud access, you'll have more time to audit users' interaction with enterprise data.Continue Reading
IT, workers need to know cloud storage security basics
If workers use cloud-based file storage, IT has to be aware of where data is stored and users should be held responsible for their sharing.Continue Reading
Companies consider application virtualization for mobile data security
App virtualization can add a layer to mobile data security efforts, but it takes some work to set up and some users might find it frustrating to use.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
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
Companies consider application virtualization for mobile data security