Get started

Get started

Bring yourself up to speed with our introductory content.

• 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

• Resolve to develop and deploy enterprise 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

• Apple iOS

  Apple iOS is a proprietary mobile operating system for the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. Continue Reading

• Definitions to Get Started

  • LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol)
  • wireless ad-hoc network (WANET)
  • smartphone
  • consumerization of IT

  • Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS)
  • SIM card
  • wireless access point
  • m-commerce (mobile commerce)

  View All Definitions

• 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