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Explore the options in the EFSS market
Organizations looking to boost productivity and maintain corporate data security should consider EFSS. Get to know the software and the features each vendor provides. Continue Reading
Kony
Kony is a company that provides enterprise mobility products and services, including a mobile application development platform (MADP) and mobile backend as a service. Continue Reading
Why you need an enterprise mobile data backup strategy
Most organizations realize the need to back up enterprise mobile data, but they don't all do it. Implementing a mobile backup strategy is the first step. Continue Reading
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mobile device management (MDM)
Mobile device management is software that allows IT administrators to control, secure and enforce policies on smartphones, tablets and other endpoints. Continue Reading
How should you start the process of mobile app development?
IT teams must go into the mobile app development process with a strong plan for implementation. Know which tools and types of apps work best for the organization ahead of time. Continue Reading
Get personal with mobile biometric authentication
Mobile biometric authentication sounds like a mouthful, but in reality, it's easy to break down. Don't be afraid to get up close with this essential mobile security software.Continue Reading
What are the biggest mobile device security threats?
As long as there are mobile devices, there will always be security risks for organizations to face. Four IT professionals share what they think the worst issues are today.Continue Reading
Four ways to break through mobile business strategy barriers
Mobile initiatives are bound to fail if organizations don't look before they leap. Defining a business strategy is a crucial step in the app development and deployment process.Continue Reading
Build mobile app stores in six steps
Organizations that build their own mobile app stores can make life easier for IT admins tasked with monitoring what apps employees use and keeping them secure.Continue Reading
mobile application development platform (MADP)
A mobile application development platform (MADP) is a type of software that allows a business to rapidly build, test and perhaps deploy mobile apps for smartphones and tablets.Continue Reading
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enterprise mobility
Enterprise mobility is an approach to work in which employees can do their jobs from anywhere using a variety of devices and applications.Continue Reading
MobileIron
MobileIron is a company that provides management and security software for mobile apps, content and devices.Continue Reading
iCloud
Apple's free iCloud service stores subscribers' photos, videos, documents, apps and more and updates everything across users' synced devices.Continue Reading
iPad
The iPad is a touchscreen tablet PC made by Apple.Continue Reading
How IT and end users can build mobile apps with RMAD tools
RMAD tools can make just about anyone a citizen developer, making building mobile apps easier for IT pros or end users. The tough part is finding the right platform.Continue Reading
User experience shapes the future of mobile app development
Mobile application development trends may come and go, but one thing remains constant: keeping the user at the forefront of the design process.Continue Reading
Enterprise mobile application development changes IT strategy
IT administrators today have a big job: ensuring that end users' needs are met in an ever-changing mobile and desktop computing landscape. Part of this includes getting more involved with enterprise mobile application development. This month's cover...Continue Reading
How to set up two-factor authentication for enterprise users
The old username/password combination is not the safest form of ID management. See why two-factor authentication belongs in IT's mobile security arsenal and learn how to set it up.Continue Reading
mobile computing (nomadic computing)
Mobile computing is the use of portable computing devices in conjunction with mobile technology that enables users to access the internet and data on mobile devices anytime, anywhere.Continue Reading
end-user computing (EUC)
End-user computing (EUC) refers to the devices, applications and data that workers need to perform their jobs, and the technologies used to deploy, manage and secure those resources.Continue Reading
ID management 101: A primer for IT
IT admins need to have eyes in the back of their heads when it comes to keeping track of who is trying to access company data. That's where an ID management system comes in.Continue Reading
How mobile technology changed the way IT pros work and live
Mobile technology has changed the business world forever. Four IT pros discuss how it's informed their work and personal lives today and will continue to do so in the future.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
Sears speeds up appliance repairs with GoToAssist Seeit mobile app
Sears Home Services needed to find a better way for its technicians to collaborate on complex repairs. GoToAssist Seeit has boosted worker productivity and customer service.Continue Reading
Pop quiz: Do you know the best mobile security techniques?
Do you know the significance of changing from a four-digit passcode to a six-digit one? Test all your IT knowledge on this mobile security quiz.Continue Reading
How IT can develop and deploy mobile apps
If IT's goal is to get enterprise mobile apps to employees, there are several ways to go about it. The top development and deployment approaches are popular for a reason.Continue Reading
text messaging (texting or wireless messaging)
Text messaging is the act of sending short, alphanumeric communications between cellphones, pagers or other hand-held devices, as implemented by a wireless carrier.Continue Reading
FaceTime
FaceTime is an Apple video telephony application that allows users to make a video call over the internet with a forward-facing camera on iOS and macOS devices.Continue Reading
VMware AirWatch
VMware AirWatch is an enterprise mobility software provider based in Atlanta. AirWatch, a division of virtualization vendor VMware, provides technologies that help IT administrators deploy, secure and manage mobile devices, applications and data, as...Continue Reading
Welcome to Access
In 2012, Microsoft bet big on mobile. The company released Windows 8 with apps and a tile-based interface designed for touch devices -- all in an attempt to ride the mobility wave that many experts ...Continue Reading
How can IT select the best business tablets?
Choosing business tablets doesn't have to be a chore, but it does take consideration. IT must know what tasks employees need to do before deciding if tablets can bear the load.Continue Reading
Apple iOS
Apple iOS is a proprietary mobile operating system for the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch.Continue Reading
Wi-Fi (802.11x standard)
Wi-Fi is the popular term for high-frequency wireless local area network (WLAN) technology and a standard that has gained acceptance in many companies as an alternative to a wired LAN.Continue Reading
Bluetooth
Bluetooth technology allows computers, mobile devices and accessories to easily interconnect with each other. A Bluetooth connection is wireless and works over a short range.Continue Reading
Lithium Ion battery (Li-Ion)
A Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) battery is a rechargeable battery with twice the energy capacity of a Nickel-Cadmium battery and greater stability and safety.Continue Reading
Discover the advancements and risks of mobile biometrics
As mobile biometrics technology becomes increasingly common, it is important for IT to know how to support this kind of authentication and the security vulnerabilities it may still bring.Continue Reading
Machine learning, IoT help collect contextual data from apps
Machine learning and internet of things devices can provide new insights into how users interact with their apps and devices. The key is to glean contextual information.Continue Reading
Augmented reality technology still 'experimental' in the enterprise
Augmented reality isn't all fun and games. It has the potential to change how we interact with the world around us, and its next stop is the business world.Continue Reading
Augmented reality technology is coming to a business near you
Workers around the world found themselves following Pokémon Go characters into the lunchroom and around their office parks this year. It won't be the last time we see augmented reality technology in the workplace. Manufacturing companies can use ...Continue Reading
personal digital assistant (PDA)
Personal digital assistants were the precursors to smartphones. Most PDAs had a small physical keyboard, and many types of applications were written for these devices.Continue Reading
Where has all the IT gone?
When new tech emerges, people often wonder whether it will be the technology that finally puts IT administrators out of their jobs for good. At a very basic level, technology exists and evolves to ...Continue Reading
Artificial intelligence technology poised to power mobility
AI technology has stepped out of the sci-fi realm and into the enterprise. Companies can put bots, machine learning and more to work for more engaging mobile apps.Continue Reading
Snapchat
Snapchat is a mobile app that allows users to send and receive 'self-destructing' photos and videos. Photos and videos taken with the app are called snaps.Continue Reading
There is no next big thing
What’s the next big thing in end-user computing? It’s a question anyone who works in the field has likely asked themselves over the past few years. But it’s not the right question to be asking. ...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
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
Mobile identity management and authentication FAQ
ID management and authentication help IT answer the burning questions of who is accessing the company network, when, where and on what device.Continue Reading
tablet (tablet PC)
A tablet is a wireless, portable personal computer with a touchscreen interface. The tablet form factor is typically smaller than a notebook computer, but larger than a smartphone.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
Mobile app development frameworks ease developer woes
Whether developers turn to mobile app development frameworks or platforms to build native, web or hybrid apps, the options are nearly endless. The trick is picking the right one.Continue Reading
Eight keys to successful enterprise mobile app development
When developers build enterprise mobile apps, they shouldn't be tempted to use the quickest or cheapest method to get the app to users. Instead, companies and developers should consider eight key parts of successful mobile apps: users, purpose, ...Continue Reading
Why every IT shop should have a mobile BI strategy
When business intelligence meets mobility, it changes the way IT shops operate. This is why mobile BI is becoming a key cog in the enterprise machine.Continue Reading
Take back time with mobile data analytics
It is impossible to recover lost time. Once a moment passes, it's gone. Time is especially at a premium in the business world, so end users can't waste it sorting through a sea of mobile data to ...Continue Reading
What's the deal with workspaces?
There are plenty of words ingrained in today's culture that no one is exactly sure where they came from -- or in some cases, what they even mean: hipster, twerk, awesome-sauce. It's a common ...Continue Reading
The basics of iOS application development
Developing iOS apps is a multi-tiered process, starting with choosing the right design platform and programming language and ending with a user-friendly native app.Continue Reading
Global Positioning System (GPS)
Global Positioning System (GPS) technology enables the user, through approximately 30 well-spaced, earth-orbiting satellites, to pinpoint one's geographic location through ground receivers and mobile devices.Continue Reading
Google Hangouts
Google Hangouts is a unified communications service that allows one to participate in text, voice or video chats, either one-on-one or group. Hangouts are built into Google+ and Gmail, and mobile Google Hangouts apps are also available.Continue Reading
Modern Mobility Innovation Awards: Rules and criteria
Get all the information you need about the inaugural Modern Mobility Innovation Awards, which will be announced in the January 2017 issue of the Modern Mobility e-zine.Continue Reading
Find the best endpoint management software for your business
IT admins have more endpoints to manage than ever before, but they also have more choices when it comes to endpoint management tools. Five robust options stand out.Continue Reading
Put Wi-Fi analytics on the front burner
Wi-Fi analytics changes the way IT manages both mobile devices and the enterprise network. IT can use it to optimize network performance and problem-solve in real time.Continue Reading
Change the recipe for success
Enterprise mobility isn’t like rotisserie chicken. You can’t just set it and forget it. Going mobile is an ongoing process. It doesn’t start with BYOD and end with enterprise mobility management. ...Continue Reading
Comprehensive mobile app development guide
Sort through the clutter with this guide on the basics of developing mobile applications, plus what tools are out there in terms of mobile app development platforms and mobile backend as a service.Continue Reading
Make mobile data protection your security centerpiece
Mobile data protection requires IT to handle a lot of moving parts. Devices and users move between different locations -- often outside the office -- and the data itself moves between devices, ...Continue Reading
Do you know who's accessing your corporate data?
"They are who we thought they were." That’s what former Arizona Cardinals head coach Dennis Green shouted nonsensically at reporters during one of the most epic press conference meltdowns in ...Continue Reading
What's new with mobile application management software?
Mobile application management software has come a long way since the days when operating systems barely had any app-level controls.Continue Reading
Explore types of mobile app development platforms
Smaller organizations without development expertise may use low-code tools, but large enterprises will need agnostic platforms that come with back-end hooks.Continue Reading
UX designers top the list of must-have mobility staff
To deliver the best mobile apps, you need the best programmers and UX designers to help build them.Continue Reading
mobile backend as a service (mobile BaaS)
Mobile backend as a service is a cloud computing architecture that provides mobile applications with the resources they need to run.Continue Reading
Adopt social collaboration tools with a purpose
When my brother and I were kids, and my father thought we were doing something particularly stupid -- like hiding all of my sister's Hungry Hungry Hippos marbles inside the base of a basketball ...Continue Reading
Mobile app development basics
Developers build apps and IT manages them. That's that, right? Not in the mobile world. IT administrators must be involved in mobile app development so they can properly manage and secure apps when they make it to production. Even in the mobile, ...Continue Reading
Intro to enterprise mobile app development
Applications drive business productivity in the mobile era, but they're a challenge to build, deploy and manage. And that's not just a problem for developers anymore. Because mobile apps are so important these days, everyone -- developers, IT ...Continue Reading
Introduction to BlackBerry enterprise mobility management
BlackBerry was once synonymous with smartphones, before the dawn of the iPhone. The BlackBerry enterprise business is now all about mobility management.Continue Reading
How XenMobile Mail Manager helps IT manage EAS devices
XenMobile Mail Manager provides access control and remote management features for devices running Exchange ActiveSync or BlackBerry Enterprise Service.Continue Reading
Make mobile data access and security top priorities
Information is king for today's workers, but it isn't always as easy as it should be to access mobile data. Businesses must also consider mobile data security.Continue Reading
Mobile admins pucker up and try to 'KISS'
On the TV show The Office, Michael Scott imparts a key piece of advice to resident office oddball Dwight Schrute: "K-I-S-S. Keep it simple, stupid." Dwight sees that mantra as great advice even ...Continue Reading
Mobile security training is the first line of defense
Mobile security threats, including user-based threats, are around every corner these days. As a result, it's important to train users on how to protect themselves.Continue Reading
Do these smartglasses make me look dumb?
I have had a Fitbit One since 2013, and I wear it every day. Having it on helps me remember to keep moving throughout the day, and to take the stairs instead of the elevator. Lots of people in my ...Continue Reading
EMM sings its swan song
The heyday of enterprise mobility management is coming to an end. The value of EMM vendors has fallen off a cliff, and the technology is no longer the focal point of most end-user computing ...Continue Reading
How do I get started with Android device management?
New and improved management features have made Android devices more suitable for enterprise use, and API and EMM tools can streamline the device management process.Continue Reading
How AirWatch enrollment and security measures work
The AirWatch enrollment process is fairly simple from the user's perspective. Learn how SSO and other security features affect the AirWatch EMM user experience.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
An introduction to mobile application design
Mobile application design isn't always easy. An effective design keeps user experience at the forefront of the design process. Without that, an enterprise mobile app could fail.Continue Reading
VMI won’t find a long-term role in mobile app deployment
Throughout the movie Mean Girls, resident gossip Gretchen Wieners tries to make the word “fetch” catch on as a substitute for something great or cool. For instance, you might say, “That jacket is ...Continue Reading
Three steps to a successful mobile initiative
A successful mobile initiative requires changes to core business process -- an obstacle that's hard, but not impossible, to overcome.Continue Reading
Unified endpoint management shows promise in early days
Not many products fulfill the promise of unified endpoint management today, but many are working towards that goal.Continue Reading
User empowerment the true goal of mobile enablement
For businesses today, there’s no getting around mobility. It’s a trend that has become an integral part of the way people live and work. As a result, it’s something IT administrators must take into ...Continue Reading
Confidential data is harder to secure in the mobile era
For all the benefits of supporting mobility in the enterprise, it has also introduced one of the biggest challenges for IT pros today: safeguarding the flow of confidential data on employees' ...Continue Reading
How Universal Windows Platform apps work
Microsoft's Universal Windows Platform promises apps that can run on any Windows device, from a PC to HoloLens. But in the enterprise, interest in UWP apps is muted.Continue Reading
Understanding IBM's MobileFirst Platform
IBM's MobileFirst brings quality assurance, code scanning and location services to the enterprise mobile application management party.Continue Reading
Top five tips for mobile computing 2015
IT admins focused on mobile security in 2015, flocking to Android for Work and BYOD data access articles. They also read about in-house app development.Continue Reading
Legacy apps on mobile devices still need a lot of work
As 2015 draws to a close, the staff of TechTarget's end-user computing sites took to Slack and held an hour-long chat about the year's biggest trends. Over the past few days, we've brought you ...Continue Reading
Enterprise mobile application development FAQ
Find out how to simplify enterprise mobile application development with MADPs and MBaaS, how to prepare legacy systems for the mobile era and more.Continue Reading
Getting started with the SAP Mobile Platform and HANA Cloud Platform
The SAP Mobile Platform and HANA Cloud Platform simplify mobilizing SAP apps for developers with features such as Syclo Agentry and push API.Continue Reading
In your face: Mobile device authentication leans on biometrics
Facial recognition, fingerprint sensors and other advanced mobile device authentication technologies are the future of smartphone, tablet and Internet of Things security.Continue Reading
Apple Smart Keyboard
Apple's Smart Keyboard is a detachable, full-size, text input device designed for the iPad Pro. Its conductive material means the keyboard never has to be charged, and it can be unfolded to function also as a protective cover.Continue Reading
Apple 3D Touch
Apple 3D Touch is a pressure-sensitive feature first included in iPhone 6s and 6s Plus that triggers different actions based on how much force the user puts on the screen.Continue Reading
Apple Live Photos
Apple Live Photos, first available on the iPhone 6s, turn pictures into short videos by capturing movement and sound in the seconds before and after a user takes a photo.Continue Reading
Apple Pencil
Apple Pencil is a stylus for Apple's iPad Pro tablet. Sold separately from the iPad, the Pencil is able to pinpoint a single pixel on the touchscreen, allowing users to select icons more easily and draw within apps with much finer detail than they ...Continue Reading
What you need to know about iPad MDM
Apple and many third-party vendors offer iPad mobile device management products. Take a look at what they can and can't do before jumping into the MDM waters.Continue Reading
Apple iPad Pro
Apple iPad Pro is the company's large, powerful, high-resolution tablet, aimed at users who require graphics-heavy applications and a PC-like screen and interface.Continue Reading