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• Review these mobile app development security best practices

  When it comes to mobile app development, security is crucial. The second half of an app security checklist covers factors such as back-end systems and third-party services. Continue Reading

• A mobile app security checklist for developers

  When developing an app, security should be the number one priority. Review these tips for ensuring rock-solid security for your enterprise mobile app. Continue Reading

• EFSS (Enterprise file sync-and-share)

  Enterprise file sync-and-share is a service that allows users to save files in cloud or on-premises storage and then access them on desktop and mobile devices. Continue Reading

• Why a mobile business continuity policy needs the cloud

  Mobile data access is crucial for ensuring business continuity these days, and the prevalence of cloud computing in the enterprise makes it all possible. Continue Reading

• 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

• Definitions to Get Started

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  • Mobile Threat Defense (MTD)
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• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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