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• 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

• Apple Watch OS (Apple Watch operating system)

  The operating system for Apple Watch is designed to take advantage of the wearable nature of the device with features such as Glances that cater to the smaller screen and its location on the user's wrist. Continue Reading

• Microsoft Intune features help IT strike the right chord

  Intune, the focal point of Microsoft's enterprise mobility management strategy, combines mobile device management and mobile application management. Continue Reading

• Definitions to Get Started

  • OTA update (over-the-air update)
  • Microsoft OneDrive
  • Mobile Threat Defense (MTD)
  • enterprise mobility management (EMM)

  • Android OS
  • mobile device management (MDM)
  • Mobile Application Management (MAM)
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• Shake up your mobile workflow with design thinking

  Put yourself in your end users' shoes and unlock mobility's true potential. Design thinking can lead to major mobile workflow enhancements.Continue Reading

• Apple TV (Apple TV 4)

  Apple TV is a set-top box that allows end users to stream multimedia content from the Internet over a television.Continue Reading

• Five ways Android for Work makes IT admins happy

  Android for Work makes Google's mobile OS more IT friendly. Key features such as work profiles keep business and personal data separate.Continue Reading

• How beacon technology will bring an enterprise sea change

  More and more beacons are infiltrating our daily lives, and it's becoming clearer how beacon technology will affect enterprise IT.Continue Reading

• 2-in-1 tablet (hybrid tablet, convertible tablet)

  A 2-in-1 tablet, also known as a hybrid or convertible tablet, is a tablet PC that also functions as a notebookContinue Reading

• Microsoft HoloLens

  Microsoft HoloLens is a virtual reality (VR) headset with transparent lenses for an augmented reality experience.Continue Reading

• AWS Device Farm

  AWS Device Farm is an Amazon Web Services (AWS) mobile app testing service for Android or Fire OS-based devices.Continue Reading

• Bring your own IT evolves from BYOD

  Devices were just the tip of the iceberg. Constant connectivity and cloud computing make it easier than ever to bring your own IT wherever you go.Continue Reading

• app refactoring (application refactoring)

  App refactoring is the restructuring of existing computer code to improve its performance, readability, portability or code adherence without changing the code's intended functions.Continue Reading

• XenMobile Mail Manager

  XenMobile Mail Manager, Citrix's EMM email product, is designed to allow emloyees to access sensitive corporate email while working outside the office, while also facilitating administration and management.Continue Reading

• Good Technology

  Good Technology is a mobile security platform provider headquartered in Sunnyvale, California. The company was founded in 2000 and was acquired by BlackBerry in 2015.Continue Reading

• mobile UI (mobile user interface)

  A mobile UI is the user interface on a mobile device, usually including a touch screen display and all the other elements of the device that allow the user to interact with it.Continue Reading

• mobile card reader

  A mobile card reader, such as Square or PayPal Here, allows the user to accept payments through their mobile devices.Continue Reading

• CYOD (choose your own device)

  CYOD (choose your own device) is an alternative model to BYOD (bring your own device) that involves allowing employees to select the device they want from among a limited number of options. CYOD is an example of the COPE (corporate-owned, ...Continue Reading

• Do you know how to secure mobile apps? Prove it

  Mobile apps open up a bevy of new security holes. How well do you know the tools -- such as containerization -- for protecting mobile data?Continue Reading

• Apple AirDrop

  Apple AirDrop is a feature on iOS and OS X devices that allows users to transfer data over the same Wi-Fi network from one Apple device to another.Continue Reading

• mobile platform as a service (MPaaS)

  Mobile Platform as a Service (mPaaS) is the paid provision of an Interactive Development Environment (IDE) for the creation of mobile apps.Continue Reading

• iOS 8

  IOS 8 is the eighth version of Apple’s mobile operating system.Continue Reading

• iOS Developer Program

  The iOS Developer Program is a fee-based subscription that allows program members to publish approved apps to the Apple app store.Continue Reading

• iOS developer kit

  The iOS software development kit (iOS SDK) is a collection of tools for the creation of apps for Apple’s mobile operating system.Continue Reading

• Windows Phone

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• pull notification

  Pull notifications are communications that are sent as a response to a client request. The client sends a request to a server and the server responds with the update.Continue Reading

• Apple Watch

  Apple Watch is Apple's entry into the smartwatch market. It pairs with an iPhone to let users send texts, make calls, manage schedules, navigate and much more.Continue Reading

• VMware AirWatch Secure Content Locker

  VMware's Secure Content Locker is a tool within the company's AirWatch mobile device management product suite that enables secure data access and collaboration for on-site and remote workers.Continue Reading

• XenMobile Device Manager (XDM)

  Citrix's XenMobile Device Manager (XDM) is the mobile device management tools within the XenMobile product suite.Continue Reading

• SAP Mobile Documents

  SAP Mobile Documents enables cross-platform mobile access to content that might otherwise be restricted to desktop environments.Continue Reading

• HTML5 mobile app

  HTML5 mobile apps are developed through that version of the Web content standard. They enable cross-platform access without recoding.Continue Reading

• Is the Microsoft HoloLens 3D headset the next great enterprise mobility tool?

  There's no shortage of enterprise use cases for Microsoft's HoloLens 3D headset, but its size and cost could prevent true, consumer-driven mobility.Continue Reading

• Three essentials for an effective mobile app strategy

  With mobile apps invading the enterprise, it's time to develop a strategy using a set of universal app development tools.Continue Reading

• Learn the fundamentals of Android app security

  Android is one of the most widely used mobile operating systems, but its openness and diversity create application security challenges. Learn what IT can do to fight back.Continue Reading

• mobile workforce management (MWM)

  Mobile workforce management (MWM) is a category of software and related services used to manage employees working outside the company premises; the term is often used in reference to field teams.Continue Reading

• managed mobility services (MMS)

  Managed mobility services (MMS) is the procurement, deployment and management of mobile devices and apps, PC software and services connecting out-of-office workers to the enterprise environment.Continue Reading

• MADPs simplify app development but limit customization

  MADPs offer reusable code and cross-platform capabilities to make app building easy, but there are some downsides like vendor lock-in and limitations because of OS standards.Continue Reading

• What to look for in mobile app development platforms

  Mobile app development platforms can make developing mobile apps simple, but these services have a few shortcomings to watch out for.Continue Reading

• Apple AirPlay

  Apple AirPlay is a content streaming and interactive display control feature that is integrated in Mac OS, iOS and Apple TV as well as a number of Apple devices, including AirPlay-enabled speakers.Continue Reading

• SAP Mobile Platform (SMP)

  SAP Mobile Platform (SMP) facilitates the development and deployment of business-to-enterprise (B2E) and business-to-customer (B2C) applications through reusable components, drag and drop HTML5 apps and other programming tools.Continue Reading

• hybrid mobile app dev

  Hybrid mobile app development is an approach to programming for mobile devices that combines the strengths of native programming and HTML5 mobile app development.Continue Reading

• Universal Windows app

  A Universal Windows app is a software program that uses the Windows 8 or Windows 10 codebase and runs the same way on PCs, Windows tablets and smartphones.Continue Reading

• Mobile apps driving you mad? Try MADPs

  Developing mobile apps can be costly. MADPs ease the burden by giving developers everything they need to build apps in one place.Continue Reading

• IBM MobileFirst Platform Foundation (formerly IBM Worklight)

  IBM MobileFirst Foundation, formerly known as IBM Worklight, is a suite of software development products that allow developers to build and deliver mobile applications for the enterprise.Continue Reading

• Apple Device Enrollment Program (DEP)

  The Apple Device Enrollment Program (DEP) is an online service that automates the enrollment and configuration of Apple iOS devices in an organization’s mobile device management software.Continue Reading

• mobile productivity app (mobile productivity application)

  A mobile productivity app is a software program that allows smartphone, tablet and wearable device users to perform essential day-to-day tasks.Continue Reading

• NANDroid backup

  NANDroid backups are typically created by Android device owners who have gained root access to their phone’s operating system in order to use aftermarket distributions of the Android OS.Continue Reading

• Test your iOS management and security expertise

  Apple has introduced more and more iOS management and security features for IT over the past couple years. How well do you understand the tools at your disposal?Continue Reading

• mobile payment (m-payment)

  Mobile payment is a point-of-sale transaction made through a mobile device.Continue Reading

• virtual mobile infrastructure (VMI)

  Virtual mobile infrastructure (VMI) is a delivery platform which does not require an application or operating system (OS) to run locally on a mobile device.Continue Reading

• What are the best ways to use tablets for business?

  As more enterprises begin to support tablets, many users find that the screen size and portability provides the right balance for common work-related tasks such as note taking.Continue Reading

• How mobility changes the face of IT security

  Security fears dominate much of the discussion around enterprise mobility. How can businesses secure devices they don't own? How can they protect data created outside the firewall? This month’s cover story talks about new technologies born out of ...Continue Reading

• How much do you know about Android data security?

  Android is a popular mobile OS among consumers, but its well-known security gaps make many businesses pause. Test your knowledge of Android's data security.Continue Reading

• Simplify app management and deployment with MAM

  Mobile application management, or MAM, has emerged as the leading technology to deliver and manage enterprise applications on workers' smartphones, tablets and other personal mobile devices. MAM also helps ensure the secure use of enterprise ...Continue Reading

• IBM MobileFirst

  IBM MobileFirst is a group of products designed to simplify and accelerate mobile adoption by offering mobile application development and management in a single package.Continue Reading

• Mobile device policy guide: How BYOD policies help IT manage devices

  As companies embrace mobile devices, they should also introduce guidelines for their use. Learn about bring your own device and other policy types.Continue Reading

• Codeless development churns out simple in-house apps

  Not every company has the expertise on staff to meet all of its in-house app development needs through traditional app dev, but codeless development can help IT cover more ground.Continue Reading

• Android device management: Everything you need to know in one guide

  The Google Android mobile operating system runs on a wide variety of devices. Learn how IT can manage and secure such a diverse OS in the enterprise.Continue Reading

• Samsung KNOX

  Samsung KNOX is a set of enterprise mobility management services that offers mobile device and data protection and management. KNOX is available in three versions based on level of coverage. The two main services in the KNOX suite are Samsung KNOX ...Continue Reading

• How can IT benefit from the new iOS remote management UI?

  Poor communication between IT and users can hinder MDM enrollment. Apple is trying to ease employees' apprehension with its remote management UI feature.Continue Reading

• Five tips for managing guest wireless network access

  With the proliferation of mobile devices, guest access to enterprise networks is more common. IT can maintain security with tools such as identity management and per-session security keys.Continue Reading

• Shaping your content management strategy around mobility

  Embracing mobility means updating the way you manage company data. IT should use options such as secure containers and enterprise-grade cloud services.Continue Reading

• Take advantage of the first wave of Apple Watch apps

  Consumers may soon be bringing Apple Watches into the enterprise, and IT should seize the opportunity to boost productivity. Learn more about the first Apple Watch applications.Continue Reading

• Maximize your business' mobile budget by understanding TCO

  IT's focus is on productivity and security, but shrewd enterprises also pay attention to ROI for their capital and operational expenses around mobility.Continue Reading

• Setting standards for in-house app development and delivery

  As with anything, mobile application development goes best when IT comes in with a well-thought-out plan. Learn how to optimize your app dev and delivery process.Continue Reading

• Apple Joint Venture

  Apple Joint Venture is an IT support and training service geared toward small and midsized businesses.Continue Reading

• Android for Work

  Android for Work is a program for devices running on the Google Android mobile operating system that allows IT to manage and secure business applications on a work-specific profile.Continue Reading

• Apple Managed Open In

  Apple Managed Open In is a security feature released in the Apple iOS 7 mobile operating system that allows IT to configure which applications employees can use to access data.Continue Reading

• Mobile application management enhances user experience, IT control

  This handbook provides a technical, in-depth look at mobile application management (MAM). Learn about the different approaches to MAM, how exactly MAM tools interact with mobile apps, and what capabilities they provide to IT administrators. In ...Continue Reading

• Prepare for WYOD management and security challenges

  Enterprise wearables will soon usher in the age of wear your own device, but IT needs to ready itself for the management and security challenges of WYOD.Continue Reading

• Get to know Android for Work profiles and productivity features

  Now that Android for Work is out, we dig into the features of the program’s work profiles and productivity apps.Continue Reading

• Where the IBM MobileFirst Platform is heading next

  The IBM MobileFirst Platform now integrates with Cloudant's database as a service and helps developers build more transformative apps.Continue Reading

• What's new in Windows 10? Test your knowledge of the new OS

  Microsoft has previewed several new mobility features in Windows 10, from a universal OS to better interactions on 2-in-1 devices. See if you've been paying close attention.Continue Reading

• Three mobile containerization methods for guarding corporate data

  For security reasons, IT departments prefer that business processes live in a different environment than personal data on mobile devices. Containerization makes that possible.Continue Reading

• What are the key ingredients of a corporate mobility policy?

  There’s more to going mobile than just deploying and supporting devices. Enterprises should understand the fundamentals of mobile device policy.Continue Reading

• Teaching developers UX analysis boosts mobile app performance

  Employees can be fickle over which mobile applications they use. That's why it's smart to monitor user experience and tweak apps to better meet user expectations.Continue Reading

• Crafting a bring your own device security policy

  Bring your own device initiatives are now commonplace in the enterprise, but any BYOD policy is incomplete without addressing acceptable use, enforcement and privacy.Continue Reading

• Move to workforce mobility demands vigilance

  Enterprises that go mobile can benefit from increased productivity, but only if they craft policies and use products that monitor access and secure data.Continue Reading

• Is Apple Touch ID security ready for enterprise adoption?

  Touch ID is now available for integration into native iOS and third-party applications, opening up a wide array of uses. Now, the ball is in enterprise IT's court.Continue Reading

• Apple's iOS 8 MDM features get IT and users on the same page

  Apple set out on a dual mission with iOS 8, expanding device management and security, but also trying to win over users with transparency about MDM.Continue Reading

• Three ways to get user buy-in for enterprise mobile apps

  Developing your own enterprise mobile apps can be a good idea, but remember that their success hinges on user buy-in. There are several ways to improve your chances of winning over the workforce.Continue Reading

• Apple Device Enrollment Program streamlines deployment, MDM

  The Apple Device Enrollment Program allows IT pros to automate deployment, and they can also preset mandatory MDM configurations out of the box.Continue Reading

• Design a blueprint for building a mobile workforce

  Mobility is such a radical departure from traditional enterprise computing that business and IT leaders sometimes don’t even know where to start. This e-book takes readers through the process of enabling and managing a secure mobile workforce. End ...Continue Reading

• Building a mobile business

  Mobile devices can improve productivity, but IT and vendors are catching up with enterprise mobility management strategies and products that must balance access with securityContinue Reading

• Finally used to VDI? Now get ready for virtual mobile infrastructure

  VMI provides the benefits of VDI without the disadvantages of operating a desktop on a mobile device. Remote mobile apps may be the way forward.Continue Reading

• How mobile remote desktop apps work

  Remote desktop apps can serve as a starting point for enterprise mobility. They make Windows available anywhere, and IT can manage them easily.Continue Reading

• Mobile data backup FAQ

  The increasing number of mobile devices in enterprise environments means a mobile data backup plan is required, and it won't be the same as one for a laptop.Continue Reading

• Rooted Android device risks include network access, data theft

  Rooting an Android smartphone or tablet makes the device more vulnerable to malicious apps that could wreak havoc on a corporate network. MDM alone can't stop the threat.Continue Reading

• Behind every good mobile device security policy is an educated staff

  Implementing a mobile device security policy is a good first step, but if employees don't understand its importance, it may be all for naught. That's where training comes in.Continue Reading

• mobile desktop virtualization

  Mobile desktop virtualization is the delivery of a virtual machine (VM) image that runs business applications to a tablet or smartphone.Continue Reading

• Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga

  The Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga is a line of convertible tablet computers that run the Windows operating system.Continue Reading

• mobile first

  Mobile first is an approach to business process and technology that assumes smartphones, tablets and task-specific apps are employees' primary tools for getting work done.Continue Reading

• COPE (corporate-owned, personally-enabled)

  COPE (corporate-owned personally-enabled) is a business model in which an organization provides its employees with mobile computing devices and allows the employees to use them as if they were personally-owned notebook computers, tablets or ...Continue Reading

• BYOD or COPE: Which enterprise mobility strategy is right for you?

  COPE has emerged as a promising BYOD alternative, but it can cause just as many problems if not approached correctly.Continue Reading

• How Box integration works with other enterprise apps

  To get the most out of Box, use its APIs to integrate your enterprise applications with its cloud storage platform.Continue Reading

• convertible tablet

  A convertible tablet is a computer that can function as either a standalone touch screen device or as a notebook with a physical keyboard.Continue Reading

• Microsoft Office for iPad

  Microsoft Office for iPad is an app that allows users to use Microsoft Office on an Apple iPad.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

• bring your own everything (BYOx)

  Bring your own everything (BYOx) is a term that refers to employees' use of personal technology to perform work tasks.Continue Reading