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• Modern Mobility Innovation Awards: Four mobile projects triumph

  The Modern Mobility Innovation Awards recognize four creative and successful enterprise mobile projects. These initiatives took advantage of everything from managed services to advanced app development techniques to mobile backend as a service. ... Continue Reading

• Bell and Howell integrates SAP back end with iOS app via Kinvey

  Bell and Howell's implementation of Kinvey is a winner in the Modern Mobility Innovation Awards. The company needed strong integration with its SAP database to deliver a mobile app to service technicians. Continue Reading

• Why is a layered enterprise mobile security strategy best?

  With security hazards around every corner, IT must know where to draw lines of defense. A best practice is implementing layered mobile security. Continue Reading

• Top mobile security threats IT needs to know about

  With mobile devices on the rise in the workplace, it is imperative to know the top security threats these devices bring with them, plus how to prevent breaches from happening. Continue Reading

• How to choose and implement the best workflow apps

  The best workflow apps are tailored to specific users and the business processes they rely on to do their jobs. And streamlining workflows saves companies time and money. Continue Reading

• Alternative mobile OSes try but fail to rise in the enterprise

  Alternative mobile operating systems to Android and iOS have tried but failed to unseat the key players. Does a new mobile OS even stand a chance in the enterprise?Continue Reading

• Six must-haves for IT's mobile security checklist

  Enterprises are constantly bombarded by mobile security threats, and it's up to IT pros to thwart them. There are six key items that belong on IT's mobile security checklist.Continue Reading

• What is the right way for IT to manage mobile web apps?

  Mobile web applications are a convenient way for organizations to offer business apps, but they come with their own set of management issues for IT to tackle.Continue Reading

• COPE devices bring big benefits to IT

  IT shops that support corporate-owned, personally-enabled devices will find that the management process is the same as BYOD, but they can trust their users more.Continue Reading

• Mobile browser security, compatibility should be top priorities

  As mobile web apps increase in popularity, cross-platform browser compatibility becomes a top priority. IT also needs to keep an eye on browser security.Continue Reading

• How user privacy policies can quell IT spying fears

  If users feel like somebody's watching them, they could be right, but it's probably not IT spying. Companies need user privacy policies to ease employees' minds and protect data.Continue Reading

• VMware AirWatch policy and configuration tips you might not know about

  There are some under-the-radar features that IT pros can take advantage of when it comes to VMware AirWatch configuration and policy settings. Automation can also be beneficial.Continue Reading

• How the AppConfig Community sets the MAM standard

  An assembly of EMM vendors and developers continue their quest to standardize mobile app configuration and management technology across iOS, Android and Windows platforms.Continue Reading

• Apple iOS 10 privacy, Android security are top of mind for bloggers

  Across the internet, bloggers sound off on enterprise mobile security, including how to make Android safer and what to expect from iOS 10 privacy.Continue Reading

• Mobile means constant change for enterprise app developers and IT

  Mobile app developer challenges aren't going away. They're changing along with the landscape of new devices and OSes. IT shops must prioritize to help ease developer woes.Continue Reading

• How has Android Nougat security improved?

  As Android Nougat starts hitting devices, some IT admins may be dreading the rollout. But new and improved security features make the new OS much more palatable.Continue Reading

• Why mobile two-factor authentication is better than biometrics

  Two-factor authentication may not be perfect, but nothing is with security, and it is certainly more secure than any single-form factor method, including biometrics.Continue Reading

• Take apps to the next level with mobile device features

  To build more advanced business apps, IT should incorporate the latest mobile device features, such as geolocation data, integrated communications and specialized sensors.Continue Reading

• Four ways to defend against a mobile security breach

  No company is safe from potential data leaks and breaches. To combat the biggest mobile security challenges, IT needs a four-pronged line of defense.Continue Reading

• Mobile app content must drive development goals

  Mobile apps live or die by their data. An app's content must reflect the business workflow, support the app's purpose and simplify data access while being secure and user-friendly.Continue Reading

• Keep mobile UX design at the app development forefront

  Developers have a lot to check off on their to-do lists, such as choosing between platforms and frameworks. But mobile user experience should top the list.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

• IT, not BYOD users, must control mobile device encryption

  As freeing as BYOD can be for employees, it can mean more headaches for IT. Organizations need a BYOD policy and EMM strategy to help IT mitigate BYOD security risks.Continue Reading

• What's new with HTML5 mobile app development?

  HTML5 makes mobile app development easier. Updates to the language such as audio and video improvements and better integration with JavaScript make it even more appealing.Continue Reading

• Should IT allow Android users to sideload apps?

  Android users can sideload apps outside of the Google Play Store, but these apps aren't screened for malware like commercial apps are. IT must urge users to proceed with caution.Continue Reading

• Should IT guarantee BYOD privacy for employees?

  The business world is full of employees using their personal mobile devices for work, but many companies still struggle with how much privacy to grant BYOD users.Continue Reading

• The right mobile app dev tools matter

  Building mobile apps isn't easy, but developers have a plethora of mobile app development tools to choose from that can make the process less painful.Continue Reading

• Why sideloading Android apps is risky business

  Android users seeking an app outside of their device's official app store can circumvent the system through sideloading. But the process puts enterprise devices and data at risk.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

• Why it's good the mobile handset market is boring

  From version to version, mobile device releases aren't that different. It might make for a boring news cycle, but it keeps prices down and simplifies the learning curve for users and IT.Continue Reading

• IT wrestles with mobile privacy, security concerns

  You can't hang a "Do not disturb" sign on a mobile device. But users want their privacy when it comes to working on smartphones and tablets. IT must figure out how to balance their personal privacy with the ability to secure corporate apps and data ...Continue Reading

• Social collaboration tools open doors to productivity

  Enterprise social collaboration means more than office chitchat. When done right, it can boost employee productivity by encouraging participation and open communication.Continue Reading

• Why IT needs mobile data analytics

  Mobile users have a need for speed, which gives IT some data processing headaches. But new mobile data analytics tools help IT process data in real time and improve user experience.Continue Reading

• Layered security is IT's best defense

  Mobile devices aren't the only thing putting the enterprise network at risk. IT admins must grapple with a host of security threats, requiring a layered security model.Continue Reading

• Apple iOS data protection FAQ

  Apple devices are tough to crack, but that doesn't make them immune to security threats. Find out the answers to frequently asked questions on the best iOS data protection methods.Continue Reading

• New client management tools feature unified consoles

  More clients used to mean more problems for IT admins, but not anymore. Today's client management tools make it possible to manage multiple device types from a single console.Continue Reading

• What IT needs to know about unified endpoint management

  Although PCs and mobile devices perform many of the same tasks, IT administrators often manage them separately, and they use very different tools and approaches. Traditional PC-only management tools are too rigid to impose on mobile devices, and ...Continue Reading

• Enterprise file-sharing technology requires mobile app integration

  EFSS platforms are critical to enabling today's mobile workers. But to be truly successful, file-sharing apps must integrate with other apps to allow for document manipulation.Continue Reading

• How to maximize IT staff for successful mobile projects

  For a mobile project to take off, both senior and junior IT staff must be invited to the table. Team members at every level can add to the mobile app development and delivery process.Continue Reading

• Eight Apple iOS data protection best practices IT should follow

  With Apple devices in demand in the enterprise, iOS data protection is needed now more than ever. IT has options when it comes to keeping iOS devices secure.Continue Reading

• How well do you know MBaaS as a mobile app development strategy?

  Put your knowledge of mobile backend as a service to the test with this quiz on how it connects to back-end infrastructure, what MBaaS is and more.Continue Reading

• Five ways to boost mobile application security

  The cost of a stolen mobile device is nothing compared to the value of lost data. To ensure mobile app security, IT should consider policies beyond mobile device management.Continue Reading

• Three steps to better mobile data protection

  To best protect mobile data, IT must know the ins and outs of each mobile operating system, determine which devices to accept in the workplace and understand native data protection.Continue Reading

• Eight factors when choosing mobile application development tools

  When it comes to picking out a mobile app development tool it is important to keep lifecycle management, integration, internal expertise and more in mind.Continue Reading

• Five ways to secure mobile data with EMM

  For most organizations it's a matter of when, not if, their data will be attacked. But EMM tools can help keep mobile data secure.Continue Reading

• How MBaaS fits into a mobile app development strategy

  Mobile backend as a service lets developers use existing APIs and SDKs to connect mobile apps to company data. Explore the good and bad of MBaaS as well as what to look for in a vendor.Continue Reading

• Mobile identity management best practices

  IT admins need identity management tools to ensure network users are who they say they are. This applies to mobile users on an enterprise WLAN and the wired network itself.Continue Reading

• Apple Watch pros and cons for enterprise users

  The Apple Watch is no enterprise staple, but it has the potential to improve business efficiency thanks to its convenient features. Its security is an issue, however.Continue Reading

• How a mobile center of excellence can jumpstart your strategy

  Picture this: Your organization has a bunch of people who want to develop a mobility initiative, but they all work in different departments and have no reason to communicate with each other. Your mobile strategy stagnates.

  Now, imagine all those...Continue Reading

• Mobile employees are customers, too

  Self-service customer care features can also help mobile employees get their jobs done better and more efficiently.Continue Reading

• Secure mobile data inside and outside the firewall

  One of IT administrators' biggest fears with respect to mobility is how easily data can move off the corporate network and into the wild. Lost or stolen devices, disgruntled employees, carelessness and lax corporate policies can all be responsible ...Continue Reading

• Do I need a mobile backend as a service provider to develop mobile apps?

  The MBaaS approach can spare mobile app developers a few headaches on the back end, so they can focus on the front end and user experience -- but that depends on the app.Continue Reading

• BYON brings its own security challenges

  Bring your own device is a common practice, and now bring your own network is on the scene -- whether IT likes it or not.Continue Reading

• Mobile enterprise app development needs IT to roll up its sleeves

  The popularity of consumer mobile apps -- and users' expectations -- has changed the enterprise app development process. Now, IT admins may find themselves coding.Continue Reading

• What IT needs to know about back-end application development

  IT admins and developers must join forces to stay ahead of the curve in the mobile world. Back-end application development is another opportunity for the two to work together.Continue Reading

• Four ways a mobility project can transform your business

  To truly embrace mobility, rethink the way organizations do business. With a well-planned mobility project, IT can help companies increase revenue and make employees more productive.Continue Reading

• Why IT should consider managed mobility services

  It may be scary to turn mobility management over to a service provider, but many organizations don't have the expertise or resources to do it themselves.Continue Reading

• App dev tools strengthen Amazon mobility market play

  Other vendors get more attention, but Amazon has quietly built a large portfolio of enterprise mobility services. This issue’s cover story looks at how the cloud-computing giant could make waves with its management, data synchronization and app ...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

• Mobile thin clients have a bright future in the cloud era

  Mobile thin clients could offer the best of both worlds for the enterprise: the convenience of a mobile device, with the functions of a desktop PC -- for a fraction of the cost.Continue Reading

• Which mobile apps for business should I deploy first?

  Admins on the verge of deploying enterprise mobile apps have numerous options, from note-taking and social media apps to ones that offer storage and conferencing capabilities.Continue Reading

• Build apps once with cross-platform mobile development tools

  Cross-platform mobile development tools simplify the mobile application development process by allowing developers to build one app that works across a variety of platforms.Continue Reading

• How to balance access needs and mobile data security concerns

  Mobile workers need to access corporate data, but giving them open access is often easier said than done. Businesses must balance users' wants with mobile data security concerns.Continue Reading

• Three ways to help users access mobile data

  There's no shortage of enterprise file sync-and-sharing services available to provide access to mobile data, but they're not the only option, and they're not right for every organization.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

• What wearable computing devices mean for IT admins

  Wearables and the Internet of Things have created new endpoints for IT departments to manage and secure. These devices also present opportunities for workers to conduct business in productive new ways. Hospitals can use wearables to monitor patients...Continue Reading

• Wi-Fi accessibility still king of the mobile castle

  Mobile devices, wearables and IoT devices introduce new challenges for IT admins, but when it comes to managing the Wi-Fi network not a whole lot changes.Continue Reading

• Understand Android for Work features and challenges

  Google hasn't had a great track record when it comes to enterprise security and management capabilities on its Android OS, but Android for Work changes all that.Continue Reading

• Productivity requires mobile unified communications tools

  Enterprise mobility has a ton of potential, but workers need constant access to the right mobile unified communications tools to fulfill its promise.Continue Reading

• Mail, calendar, contacts: Is that all there is for enterprise mobile apps?

  Many organizations start out mobilizing basic apps such as email, but a strong enterprise mobility strategy provide workers with the tools they need to get real work done. The cover story in this issue of Modern Mobility explores a few case ...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

• Mastering the top enterprise mobility challenges

  From compliance to security to app development, mobility adds a new layer of challenge for admins to deal with. Find out how to handle five of the most common issues.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

• Are there any open source mobile device management tools?

  Whether you need a basic open source mobile device management tool for your company's Apple or Android devices, or something more customized, you have options -- and they're free.Continue Reading

• Make EMM part of a broader mobile enterprise strategy

  Management alone does not make for a successful mobile enterprise strategy. Businesses need to help workers with apps and access to corporate data.Continue Reading

• Effective mobile enablement embraces devices, data and apps

  Enterprise mobility management (EMM) alone does not make for a successful mobility strategy. Businesses need a plan to help workers get their jobs done on the go, through the use of apps and anywhere access to corporate data. EMM and its components ...Continue Reading

• Understanding HTML5 mobile application development

  Developers can turn to HTML5 to simplify the mobile app development process. HTML5 mobile apps do come with some issues though, including performance that can't match native apps.Continue Reading

• Top four Android tips for better mobile security

  The limitations of Android security features are well known, but with Android for Work, dual persona tech and more, IT can better protect devices.Continue Reading

• Apple mobile device management guide

  Apple builds mobile device management capabilities into its devices and offers tools such as Profile Manager and Configurator to give IT even more control.Continue Reading

• Mobile desktop as a service still isn't viable

  Vendors are working to make DaaS a better experience on mobile devices, but users still don't find cloud-hosted desktops workable for complicated tasks on smartphones and tablets.Continue Reading

• How to balance mobile device privacy vs. security

  If employers are transparent with workers and respect their mobile device privacy concerns, workers will be more accepting of their security measures.Continue Reading

• VMI brings virtual mobile apps to any device

  Virtual mobile apps can provide extra security for devices and data, and VMI -- much like its predecessor, VDI -- makes them a reality.Continue Reading

• How iOS configuration profiles give IT stricter settings control

  To assert more control over users' devices, IT admins can install iOS configuration profiles on iPads and iPhones that allow them to change device settings.Continue Reading

• IT needs to change its mindset around mobile data access

  To successfully support enterprise mobility, IT admins need to change the way they think about mobile data access, security and more.Continue Reading

• As the BYOD trend fades, a more holistic approach emerges

  The BYOD trend isn't as relevant as it once was. Enterprise mobility today is about much more than employees bringing their own smartphones and tablets to work. Organizations instead need to focus on mobile apps, management and security as a whole, ...Continue Reading

• How to deploy IBM MaaS360 for EMM

  MaaS360, IBM's cloud-based EMM service, provides MAM, secure document sharing and a simple cross-platform management interface.Continue Reading

• Change employee workflows with a social collaboration platform

  Users and IT admins alike can benefit from social collaboration software that changes how employees communicate, including potentially replacing email.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

• 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

• With app dev integration, AirWatch EMM spreads its wings

  VMware acquired AirWatch for enterprise mobility management, but now the company is tying app development and more into the technology.Continue Reading

• A mobile OS market comparison: Security is paramount

  The mobile OS market is on the cusp of change, with Windows 10 making the transition between desktop and mobile easier. But when you compare the top OSes, it’s security features that make the most noise.Continue Reading

• Why IT should care about mobile privacy

  A new generation of workers has brought mobile privacy to the forefront of security conversations. Organizations need to create privacy policies now or risk losing out on valuable employees.Continue Reading

• Mobile in-app analytics bring user experience out of the dark

  It’s time to bring the user experience into the light. With in-app analytics, developers can learn what causes apps to crash and what features users like.Continue Reading

• In-app analytics take the pulse of mobile apps

  If organizations don't get feedback about application use, the whole mobile environment can go up in flames. Developers need to learn how users access apps, which ones they like and what bugs are popping up. There are plenty of ways to receive ...Continue Reading

• Four ways mobile app management helps IT admins and end users

  MAM offers IT granular control over mobile data, keeps work and personal information separate and manages the mobile app lifecycle.Continue Reading

• Four mobile UX design mistakes to avoid

  The user experience can make or break an app, so strong mobile UX design is of utmost importance in today's enterprise development teams.Continue Reading

• Three mobile security threats IT should know

  When it comes to mobile security threats, IT has more to deal with than just risky, malicious apps.Continue Reading

• Cloud services increase risk of mobile data loss

  Many users access cloud services from their mobile devices, only increasing the risk that corporate data leaks through services such as Dropbox or Google Drive.Continue Reading

• Apple in the enterprise: A force to be reckoned with

  Businesses forced to confront the flood of users' Apple devices struggle with management and security, despite the benefits iPhones and iPads bring to employees.Continue Reading