Manage

Manage

Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.

• 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

• The good and bad of supporting Apple devices

  As more consumers bring Apple products into the workplace, IT needs to manage and support users' smartphones and tablets, along with the iOS operating system. To further complicate matters, Apple constantly changes and upgrades its products, and ...Continue Reading

• Three ways AirWatch secures mobile Office365 applications

  With AirWatch by VMware, IT can manage Office365 applications on users’ mobile devices – all the while making sure those apps are secure.Continue Reading

• Challenges of developing applications for mobile platforms

  This podcast explores developing applications and the challenges for independent app developers across various mobile platforms.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 it means to have a mobile-first strategy

  A lot of organizations think they support mobility just because they enable users to bring in as many devices and apps as they can, but that overlooks the top priority: understanding and addressing employee needs.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

• Marry MDM and Managed Open In for better iOS data security

  Mobile device management just isn't enough anymore for some enterprises. Apple's open-in management feature can provide an extra layer of app security on iOS devices.Continue Reading

• New Pulse Secure CEO on what mobile security lacks

  Mobile security has come a long way, but organizations still have to address many sizable gaps.Continue Reading

• Oracle, Red Hat jump on the mobile bandwagon with MBaaS

  Oracle and Red Hat have both introduced mobile backend services to gain new customers for their other cloud services.Continue Reading

• IT sees little demand for complex mobile apps

  These days, plenty of desktop apps have a mobile equivalent or can be converted. But mobilizing business-critical apps may be futile.Continue Reading

• Apple, EMMs team up to deploy mobile apps for business

  VMware's AirWatch and MobileIron will work with iOS to deploy secured business apps in a different way than Apple's IBM partnership.Continue Reading

• Mobility breeds software license management complexity

  Vendors want IT to think software licensing in the mobile era is flexible, easy and simple, but that's not always the case.Continue Reading

• Why app wrapping is here to stay

  Some people predicted a short shelf life for app wrapping, but it's become a valuable mobile application management option for companies that want to skip out on extra app development.Continue Reading

• WYOD arrives as wearables market matures

  Wearable devices might be the next big trend, but they still have limited functionality in the enterprise. As new use cases emerge, WYOD will gain more traction.Continue Reading

• Mobile and cloud technologies go hand in hand

  Providing data access through cloud technologies is a critical part of what makes enterprise mobility flexible and scalable.Continue Reading

• Mobility brings new ways to tackle IT security threats

  Enterprise mobility has brought major changes to the way IT approaches security, especially when it comes to controlling network access.Continue Reading

• MAM ensures mobile data security in ways MDM can't

  IT can add several important controls through mobile application management, such as app wrapping, containerization, lifecycle management and enterprise app stores.Continue Reading

• Keolis says bon voyage email, hello content collaboration

  When email wasn't getting the job done anymore, Keolis turned to collaboration software and cashed in on the results.Continue Reading

• Progress Software acquires development tools

  Progress Software acquisitions return company to its legacy by supporting developers and development tools.Continue Reading

• Top 10 Citrix ShareFile features

  Attendees at Citrix Synergy 2015 learned about the top ShareFile features IT can’t live without, including XenMobile and Office 365 integration and optimization for virtual desktops.Continue Reading

• Four crucial enterprise mobility mistakes to avoid

  Mobile initiatives are complex, but IT can keep its project on track by using analytics and recognizing the differences between mobile and desktop app development.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

• Is it time to merge desktop and mobile app management?

  Considering all the advancements in desktop and mobility management over the past few years, the moment is finally here to ponder unifying IT's approach to management.Continue Reading

• Why you need mobile infrastructure

  IT shops need to invest in modern mobile infrastructure to meet the growing demands of mobility in the enterprise.Continue Reading

• Enterprise app stores give IT control over access, monitoring

  Companies that deploy enterprise app stores are discovering the advantages of avoiding public stores, including added control, security and monitoring capabilities.Continue Reading

• There's an enterprise app store for that

  Applications are the new stars of the enterprise computing show. Users love apps, but there are so many of them, and they can run on such a variety of different platforms, it's enough to make heads spin throughout IT departments and C-suites. This ...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

• 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

• How to manage the scope of your mobility initiative

  Even the most well-conceived mobility initiatives can turn into projects too big to pull off. Don't let the thought of what else is possible distract from your original goal.Continue Reading

• Beware of the BDaaS double boomerang

  As big data increases, the ability to access and control that data becomes a power struggle for IT. Learn why BDaaS impacts inner company relations.Continue Reading

• Comparing iOS 8 vs. Android 5.0 for enterprise use

  The standardization provided in iOS makes it easier to manage than Android, but Google is quickly catching up with new features such as Android for Work.Continue Reading

• Meeting the demands of mobility with DevOps best practices

  More companies are turning to DevOps to help develop, provision and manage mobile applications, but a solid DevOps strategy can be challenging.Continue Reading

• The changing role of DevOps in enterprise mobility

  The lines between mobile application development, enterprise mobility management and mobile infrastructure get blurrier by the day. It's hard to find the right tools to properly manage and secure apps after they've been built, and even harder to ...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

• Mobile app development tools to improve user experience

  A new series from HP was created to help app developers get an edge on user experiences, dissatisfaction and habits.Continue Reading

• Five mobile data loss prevention tools IT needs

  Protecting corporate data is a big job, but IT has a wide variety of tools at its disposal when it comes to data loss prevention.Continue Reading

• Mobile content management software, EFSS protect data in the cloud era

  Thanks to mobile and cloud computing, the number of potential repositories for corporate data have increased exponentially. Traditional file storage systems, content management software and device-centric security measures can only do so much to ...Continue Reading

• Mobilizing enterprise apps depends on management strategy

  Applications are the engine that makes mobility run. This chapter covers the different approaches to bringing enterprise software functionality to smartphones and tablets. Options include in-house development, third-party apps, virtualization and ...Continue Reading

• Set employee mobility and business goals before committing to EMM

  Any mobility initiative needs some level of enterprise management, but it's important to set objectives for business outcomes and assess user needs first.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

• 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

• Enterprise social collaboration tools change how we work

  Workers understand and take advantage of collaboration tools in their personal life. It's time for IT to play catch-up and implement effective social platforms in the enterprise.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

• How much corporate data access should BYOD users have?

  Mobile access to company data is one of the surest ways to boost productivity, but IT often has to weigh those benefits against the security risks of bring your own device (BYOD).Continue Reading

• How to improve productivity through mobile UX design

  IT has to deliver a high-quality user experience and provide a mobile-friendly workflow to get workers to buy into a mobile initiative. It all starts during app development.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

• Mobile user experience design key to app success

  Employees nowadays want their business apps to work as smoothly as Facebook. It's making IT focus in on mobile user experience design.Continue Reading

• Mobile application lifecycle management dictates user experience

  Business users want enterprise apps to update as fast as consumer apps. The pressure is on IT to improve mobile application lifecycle management.Continue Reading

• Mobile app support should outweigh device preferences

  Don't let consumer popularity cloud your decision-making process when it comes to enterprise device options. Mobile app support is a far more important consideration.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

• Location-based mobile management raises employee privacy concerns

  Tracking users' smartphones and tablets helps secure the devices and their data, but it also opens up a Pandora's box when it comes to privacy.Continue Reading

• Open-in management helps secure iOS data

  Apple's open-in management compartmentalizes apps and lets IT admins restrict sharing of corporate data. It's basic MAM built into iOS.Continue Reading

• Mobile app development strategy quiz

  A mobile app development strategy is a key first step on the road to a successful mobile app launch for your business. Test your knowledge to see if you're ready.Continue Reading

• The IT pro's guide to mobile app delivery

  Mobile app delivery can be a boon to IT pros wrangling with consumerization, but there's no guarantee any method will be easy or cheap.Continue Reading

• Why mobile user authentication is more important than ever

  Encrypting data is a good first step, but if you don't properly authenticate users, sensitive information can still fall into the wrong hands.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

• Apple iOS 8, iPhone 6 improve IT security and control

  The expansion of passcode protection, Touch ID and device management features make Apple's latest devices and OS worth the enterprise upgrade.Continue Reading

• Protect your network and data from internal threats

  As the Edward Snowden case shows, there's no such thing as absolute security. That doesn't mean you shouldn't try to secure your network as much as possible.Continue Reading

• CDMA vs. GSM: Do consumers still care?

  As cellular technology develops, the carrier fights over standards like CDMA vs. GSM are starting to matter less and less. With LTE becoming the new standard, just how important are these differences to consumers?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

• Top techniques for mobile data loss prevention

  To protect data on mobile devices, you need data loss prevention methods like dual persona technology to keep corporate information secure.Continue Reading

• Mobile content management 101: Why you need MCM tools

  As enterprise mobility management becomes more complex, IT shops need a more efficient way to control security. MCM tools can help.Continue Reading

• Guide to iOS 7, OS X Mavericks and new Apple devices

  Apple devices and OSes are consumer favorites, but they also come with management tools and application features that IT can take advantage of.Continue Reading

• How to install CyanogenMod for rooting Android devices

  There are many methods for rooting Android devices, including open source firmware such as CyanogenMod.Continue Reading

• mobile content management

  Mobile content management (MCM) is set of technologies that provide secure access to corporate data on smartphones, tablets and other endpoint devices.Continue Reading

• Keeping track of mobile users? Device tracking laws are still in flux

  Location services can be valuable to users, but it's not always acceptable -- or legal -- for employers to track users' devices and whereabouts.Continue Reading

• How mobile antivirus software works and how to know if you need it

  Whether you require users to have mobile antivirus software on their devices depends on how much control you have and which devices workers use.Continue Reading

• Samsung Knox EMM to manage Android and iOS

  Samsung has improved Knox's mobile security features, but businesses aren't sure about using the device manufacturer's new EMM tools.Continue Reading

• How employees get around IT policies and restrictions

  The policies that IT departments put in place are there to protect corporate data, but workers often go around those blocks to get work done.Continue Reading

• Can Samsung Knox security make devices safe enough for Fort Knox?

  Knox security tools help keep data safe and make Samsung devices viable even in high-security settings, but admins should enable all the features.Continue Reading

• VMware EUC strategy on track, but desktop legacy could derail it

  With new leaders in place and AirWatch in the fold, VMware's EUC group is poised to succeed -- if it can move beyond its desktop virtualization roots.Continue Reading

• App delivery techniques: Virtualization and Web-based apps

  Web-based apps and mobile desktop virtualization are gaining traction as valid mobile app delivery techniques, but each option has specific use cases.Continue Reading

• How to manage and modify SE Android

  SE Android protects against malware, but it can also block regular functions. You can modify SE Android settings to re-enable those apps and features.Continue Reading

• How to configure iPad for business use

  Apple iPad Configuration Profiles and business apps turn the popular tablet into an enterprise workhorse without compromising data security.Continue Reading

• VMware leaps into enterprise mobility management with AirWatch buy

  Consolidation of the EMM world continues with the biggest move yet: VMware will purchase AirWatch for $1.54 billion to shore up its EUC division.Continue Reading

• An admin's guide to mobile application security and delivery

  Apps play a big role in employee workflows, so IT has to keep up with the different delivery methods and ways to improve mobile application security.Continue Reading

• Cheat sheet: A fast guide to cloud collaboration

  The details on cloud collaboration can be daunting -- consumer vs. enterprise, public vs. on-prem and more. Start with the basics in this cheat sheet.Continue Reading

• Configuring Android smartphones and tablets for business use

  With the right business mobile apps, Android smartphones and tablets can go from consumer toys to corporate tools.Continue Reading

• Eight great mobile apps for business travelers

  There's no shortage of apps for business tasks and travel, and it can be hard to sort through them all. Here are some worth checking out.Continue Reading

• BlackBerry enterprise management in focus with CEO letter, BES 10.2

  On the heels of an impassioned letter from its new CEO, BlackBerry tells everyone who'll listen that it's still the go-to for EMM with a BES 10 update.Continue Reading

• Enterprise mobile security smackdown: iOS vs. Android vs. Windows

  Enterprise mobile security is a top concern in IT today. Check out which mobile OS is best in the iOS vs. Android vs. Windows fight.Continue Reading

• Put it on paper: A guide to mobile device policy creation

  Do you have a mobile device policy? If not, you could be missing out on some easy ways to protect data and devices.Continue Reading

• Top five mobile security concerns with consumerization

  The rise of consumerization has introduced mobile security concerns for IT and users alike, including data loss and personal privacy troubles.Continue Reading

• With Apple Bonjour gateways, say hello to cross-network discovery

  New gateways let Apple Bonjour connect iOS devices to network resources across subnets, which makes Bonjour viable for enterprise use.Continue Reading

• Tips and tricks for ensuring mobile data security

  Whether workers use personal devices or corporate-issued ones, it's important for users and IT to work together and prioritize mobile data security.Continue Reading

• The ultimate guide to cloud-based file sharing

  Employees use cloud-based file-sharing services because they make work easier. The cloud can lighten IT's workload, too, if you lay a strong foundation.Continue Reading

• Does a corporate app store make sense for your organization?

  In the first of a three-part series, contributor Tom Nolle explains how to determine whether a corporate app store makes sense for your organization.Continue Reading