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How IT can assure mobile employee productivity
Going mobile is an essential step for companies to take. Managers should encourage positive attitudes and set up a mobile employee for success. Continue Reading
How to craft the best mobile strategies for business
The best mobile strategies require careful consideration before IT can implement them. But the right plan can help any organization take advantage of all mobile has to offer. Continue Reading
IT's options for developing mobile apps and deploying them to users
When it comes to mobile app development and deployment, options abound. Consider these five different approaches and evaluate how they serve users' needs. Continue Reading
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Why do companies fear enterprise mobility adoption?
Mobility's the future of the enterprise, but going from old to new ways for IT becomes more complex every day. Organizations must embrace going mobile so business can move forward. Continue Reading
At Southwest, iPads take flight with Stratix managed mobility services
Southwest Airlines' implementation of Stratix managed mobility services helped digitize in-flight manuals on iPads -- and win a Modern Mobility Innovation Award. Continue Reading
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
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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