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• June 14, 2019 14 Jun'19

  How the Huawei ban will affect enterprise mobility

  The U.S.'s ban of business purchases of foreign telecommunications products, largely aimed at Chinese vendor Huawei, has major implications for mobile IT admins around the world.

• June 13, 2019 13 Jun'19

  Intel's Project Athena aims to improve mobile PC standards

  Intel's multi-year plan to improve PCs focuses first on improving battery life and connectivity capabilities. But analysts warn that Intel could fall into the over promise and under deliver trap.

• June 10, 2019 10 Jun'19

  New Vive virtual reality for enterprise is now available

  The Vive Pro Eye, a virtual reality product specifically designed for enterprise is now available for purchase in North America, and features precision eye tracking.

• June 07, 2019 07 Jun'19

  New iOS features and other announcements from Apple WWDC 2019

  At its Worldwide Developers Conference, Apple announced new iOS features for iOS 13, an entirely new OS exclusively for iPads, iPadOS, and other interesting product news. Learn more about these ...

• June 06, 2019 06 Jun'19

  IPadOS, Mac Pro aim to improve Apple's enterprise stance

  The new iPadOS is a distinct operating system for the Apple tablet. New features such as mouse and external hard drive connectivity and multi-app capabilities leave little doubt where it's aimed -- the enterprise.

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• June 05, 2019 05 Jun'19

  Apple iPadOS brings new features, plus more from WWDC

  At the WWDC 2019 keynote, Apple unveiled iPadOS, an operating system specifically for iPads, along with a new Mac Pro, macOS Catalina, new iOS 13 features and watchOS 6.

• May 30, 2019 30 May'19

  Alpha Software's low-code development tool targets mobile apps

  Alpha Software rolled out a low-code development platform that allows citizen developers to digitize paper forms that can be integrated into enterprise workflows.

• May 30, 2019 30 May'19

  Cisco and F5 launch F5 ACI ServiceCenter app

  Now available in Cisco's ACI App Center, the F5 ACI ServiceCenter app was designed by Cisco and F5 Networks to combine L2-3 connectivity with L4-7 application services.

• May 21, 2019 21 May'19

  Google Glass Enterprise Edition 2 resurrects AR for Google

  At $999, the Google Glass Enterprise Edition 2 for businesses promises better performance, battery life, camera quality and style than its consumer-focused 2013 edition.

• May 14, 2019 14 May'19

  Lenovo launches AR for the workplace with ThinkReality

  Lenovo announced ThinkReality A6, its new head-mounted AR product. It was designed specifically with the workforce in mind to increase time and cost efficiency.

• May 14, 2019 14 May'19

  Dell Latitude PCs get redesign with IT, mobile workforce in mind

  Dell's Latitude PCs get a new look and new features that could make it easier for IT admins to support a mobile workforce, according to analysts.

• May 13, 2019 13 May'19

  New MobileIron zero-trust security platform launches

  MobileIron launched its zero-trust security platform, so customers could use their mobile phones as secure IDs. This would eliminate the need for passwords.

• May 08, 2019 08 May'19

  The new Google Pixel 3a Android smartphone starts at $399

  Google launched the more affordable Pixel 3a and 3a XL phones for $399 and $479, with the aim of providing smartphones similar in quality to the Pixels for less money.

• May 03, 2019 03 May'19

  Chrome OS 74 brings support for AI search, annotations and more

  Google's Chrome OS 74 release includes numerous organizational, accessibility and security upgrades, as well as Android and Linux support, to improve usability.

• April 22, 2019 22 Apr'19

  BlackBerry Messenger to shut down, paid version available

  The original encrypted BBM app will no longer be available as of May 31 as BlackBerry and Emtek go their separate ways, though the subscription enterprise version is now available.

• April 12, 2019 12 Apr'19

  New AMD Ryzen PRO, Athlon PRO processors added to AMD lineup

  AMD claims the second-generation AMD Ryzen PRO 3000 series and Athlon PRO 300 series will outperform competition in graphics performance, battery life and security in business-grade laptops.

• March 04, 2019 04 Mar'19

  Microsoft HoloLens 2 headset brings AR to enterprises

  The Microsoft HoloLens 2 headset is here, with updated specs and new features built from Microsoft's enterprise cloud offerings. It supports Windows Core OS and brings AR to IoT.

• February 26, 2019 26 Feb'19

  Samsung Galaxy S10 phones coming with 5G, Wi-Fi 6 and more

  Here's what you need to know about the new line of Samsung Galaxy S10 phones, including the S10, S10+, S10e and S10 5G.

• February 08, 2019 08 Feb'19

  Samsung's 1 TB internal phone storage means headaches for IT

  Samsung's new embedded Universal Flash Storage brings 1 TB of potential problems for IT.

• February 04, 2019 04 Feb'19

  How can IT prevent mobile cryptojacking on devices?

  While most mobile platforms provide levels of security from mobile cryptojacking, IT must still be aware of the risks and procedures to address an attack.

• January 28, 2019 28 Jan'19

  Amazon WorkLink aims to simplify secure mobile device access

  Amazon WorkLink enables users to access behind-the-firewall content with their mobile devices and helps eliminate cumbersome VPN and mobile device management setups.

• November 06, 2018 06 Nov'18

  Cross-platform frameworks offer one-code path to mobile dev

  Cross-platform app development frameworks enable developers to create native apps for iOS and Android. At a Progress conference, developers discuss different approaches.

• October 10, 2018 10 Oct'18

  IT must beware Apple DEP issues with authentication

  IT admins can expose an organization to a variety of threats while using Apple DEP if they're not careful. But there are ways to sidestep a DEP security issue that could be problematic.

• October 02, 2018 02 Oct'18

  Low-code development platforms bring speed, friction

  Low code is enabling organizations to push out mobile apps more quickly. But, for some organizations, low-code platforms introduce organizational challenges.

• September 20, 2018 20 Sep'18

  Samsung Galaxy Note 9 improvements are small but powerful

  Samsung's newest smartphone, the Note 9, is similar to the Note 8 at first glance. But there are improvements under the hood, so learn about what sets it apart in this overview.

• September 13, 2018 13 Sep'18

  Fleetsmith expands options for Apple device management

  Mobile device management can be a challenge for IT admins. Discover one vendor's approach and how security can make or break an organization's MDM strategy.

• August 31, 2018 31 Aug'18

  Box mobile app faces security concerns, feature gaps

  Box has made strides with its mobile apps, but organizations still have concerns about file sharing on mobile and look for a few feature gaps to be filled in.

• August 30, 2018 30 Aug'18

  Box security gets a boost with built-in Shield

  Shield will provide additional security options for Box content. Attendees at BoxWorks consider how this feature could integrate with IT's existing security tools.

• August 20, 2018 20 Aug'18

  Google's OEMConfig could propel Android in business

  If more EMM platforms support more types of Android devices, IT departments and business users are set to benefit.

• August 03, 2018 03 Aug'18

  Mobile apps for field service adapt to meet deskless needs

  Old habits die hard, but mobile field service apps have staying power as they secure and ease communication and reporting across various industries and business sizes.

• June 28, 2018 28 Jun'18

  IAM engineer roles require training and flexibility

  Looking for an IAM engineer? They may be right under your nose. But training existing or external candidates involves a lot more than just understanding the tech.

• June 21, 2018 21 Jun'18

  Developers reap benefits of iOS app modules with Swift

  Many developers recognize the benefits of app modularization. Historically, it's been difficult to begin the process, but now changes from Apple provide more opportunity.

• June 20, 2018 20 Jun'18

  Mobile app machine learning imagines a bigger future with Swift

  Swift has the potential to lead the way to easier implementation of mobile app machine learning. Discover new tools for creating AI models in Swift and their use cases.

• June 05, 2018 05 Jun'18

  Top new iOS 12 features helpful for the enterprise

  The biggest takeaway of Apple WWDC 2018 was the new iOS 12 features. Discover which ones might be useful for business workers with this roundup.

• May 29, 2018 29 May'18

  Identity and access management tools add AI, microservices

  AI and as-a-service platforms enable IT to take a more hands-off approach. But with adoption in the early stages, most IT pros wonder what the future holds for identity management.

• May 10, 2018 10 May'18

  Citrix ShareFile features, integrations catch IT's eye

  ShareFile will integrate with the new Citrix Workspace app, and other integrations with third-party services will help the product stand out in the EFSS market.

• May 09, 2018 09 May'18

  XenMobile Service a tough sell for some Citrix shops

  XenMobile is now called Citrix Endpoint Management, and Citrix wants on-premises customers to move to the cloud. But some IT pros aren't ready to make the jump.

• May 08, 2018 08 May'18

  Mobile application development trends away from native

  End users don't want to be bothered by notifications and a complicated interface. Learn how one MADP vendor is adapting to current user demands.

• May 03, 2018 03 May'18

  Field service mobile apps offer usability, new features

  Field service management software can be a great way to integrate mobile into a service company. Now, cloud-based platforms offer an accessible entry point for smaller businesses.

• April 25, 2018 25 Apr'18

  Printing from mobile devices evolves with EMM market, GDPR

  With many organizations using EMM to keep track of devices, apps and data, the information that users must share with printers can sometimes be forgotten.

• March 30, 2018 30 Mar'18

  Android instant app use cases flourish in e-commerce

  Instant apps are bite-size applications that end users don't need to install to their mobile devices. Discover the pros and cons of this technology, and which use cases make sense.

• March 30, 2018 30 Mar'18

  Office mobile app management evens the EMM playing field

  With so many mobile users reliant on Office 365 to get work done, it was high time Microsoft and EMM vendors made app management and security easier for IT.

• March 26, 2018 26 Mar'18

  Progressive web apps drive mobile development of the future

  Progressive web apps offer many benefits, leading organizations to take advantage of this trend in mobile app dev. A lack of Apple support stands in the way for some, however.

• March 09, 2018 09 Mar'18

  XenMobile MAM covers all bases as Citrix joins AppConfig Community

  XenMobile MAM now supports AppConfig Community standards, in addition to Citrix's proprietary MDX toolkit and Office 365 MAM through the Intune Graph API.

• February 21, 2018 21 Feb'18

  Android Enterprise Recommended touts quick security updates

  Google's new program certifies devices that meet minimum hardware requirements, provide regular Android security updates and offer a consistent management experience.

• January 25, 2018 25 Jan'18

  IT can block iOS updates in iOS 11.3 — finally!

  Apple admins have long dreamed of the day when they could block iOS updates. With the iOS 11.3 update, that day will soon be here for supervised devices.

• January 16, 2018 16 Jan'18

  Compare the main mobile app development languages

  Developing an app is all about visualizing what the users need and what they'll see in the UI. Get visual with this infographic about the top mobile app dev languages before you build.

• November 06, 2017 06 Nov'17

  New Citrix ShareFile features automate workflows

  Organizations that perform repetitious business tasks can benefit from Citrix ShareFile's workflow feature, which has seen numerous updates recently.

• May 26, 2017 26 May'17

  Artificial intelligence data privacy issues on the rise

  End users are in the crosshairs of business data privacy issues, especially when it comes to information gleaned from artificial intelligence technologies.

• March 21, 2017 21 Mar'17

  Samsung Knox gives IT control over Android OS updates

  Knox's E-FOTA feature lets IT test Android OS updates before users install them on their Samsung devices, preventing apps from breaking.

• October 27, 2016 27 Oct'16

  Active Directory management gets easier with mobile apps for IT admins

  Software vendors are increasingly offering admin-facing mobile apps, allowing IT to use their mobile devices to remotely manage users. Take ADManager Plus for Active Directory management, for example.

• May 25, 2016 25 May'16

  Citrix ShareFile adds information rights management

  The new information rights management feature in Citrix ShareFile helps manage and secure data, no matter where it lives.

• April 12, 2016 12 Apr'16

  Mobile microchip technology plays a major role in the future

  Mobile devices are nothing without powerful chips. Advances in the semiconductor industry will be critical to pushing smartphone innovation forward.

• May 14, 2015 14 May'15

  ShareFile steps up security with third-party DLP integration

  Citrix ShareFile will allow for third-party DLP integration within its data zones, as IT shops look for a balance between ease of use and security.

• May 08, 2015 08 May'15

  Why you need mobile infrastructure

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

• March 24, 2015 24 Mar'15

  Create apps that focus on end-user needs first

  Many companies approach mobile app development backward and don't even realize it. Prioritizing user needs over business needs will breed better results.

• January 23, 2015 23 Jan'15

  CloudOn app to shut down after Dropbox acquisition

  Following a partnership with Microsoft, Dropbox acquired CloudOn and will pull the plug on the collaboration tool, removing an Office alternative.

• January 19, 2015 19 Jan'15

  Affordable Apple MDM option emerges for IT on a budget

  One real estate services company needed device management and found JAMF's Bushel to be a cost-effective MDM for its Apple devices.

• November 21, 2014 21 Nov'14

  BlackBerry pins enterprise future on BES12, partnerships

  BlackBerry's return to QWERTY keyboard devices and improvements to BES12 are steps in the right direction, but is it too little, too late for many IT shops that have already moved on?

• May 16, 2014 16 May'14

  BlackBerry 10 open APIs extend MDM support without BES

  BlackBerry's move to open its BlackBerry 10 OS APIs to other MDM tools is a welcome one for IT shops that don't want to stick with BES.

• March 28, 2014 28 Mar'14

  IT admins, MDM vendors mull Apple Device Enrollment Program integration

  Apple is listening to IT with device enrollment and volume app purchasing programs updates, yet vendors and IT pros are left to sort through it all.

• March 14, 2014 14 Mar'14

  Microsoft moves deeper into cloud with Office Graph, OneDrive updates

  Microsoft looks to the enterprise future with Yammer-inspired Office Graph for collaboration, standalone OneDrive for Business taking on Dropbox, Box.

• December 20, 2013 20 Dec'13

  Enterprise mobile device wars to heat up in 2014 with Apple, Samsung

  Apple and Samsung will continue their battle for enterprise in 2014. Could Microsoft, or even BlackBerry, seize an opportunity amidst the fight?

• December 09, 2013 09 Dec'13

  Cloud storage and file-sharing service features, pricing comparison

  With all the cloud storage and file-sharing platforms available, it can be hard to choose. Use our chart to compare features, pricing and more.

• December 05, 2013 05 Dec'13

  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.

• September 27, 2013 27 Sep'13

  SkyDrive Pro offers another corporate cloud storage service option

  Cloud-based storage is in high demand, but will Windows 8.1 with SkyDrive meet the need for an enterprise-grade service?

• August 06, 2013 06 Aug'13

  BMC's Partnerpedia acquisition to yield unified enterprise app store

  BMC, RES Software and other vendors offer enterprise app stores akin to Apple's Mac App Store to deliver apps and services to corporate employees . Here's how.

• May 24, 2013 24 May'13

  Citrix XenMobile combines MDM, MAM, file-sharing for mobile management

  Citrix users say the company's unified enterprise mobility management product, XenMobile, may make it easier to deliver business applications to on-the-go users.

• March 15, 2013 15 Mar'13

  Q&A: Citrix discusses enterprise mobility management challenges, goals

  Citrix discusses the company's mobile enablement strategy and how anyone with an app and Amazon Web Services can disrupt legacy technology vendors.

• December 12, 2012 12 Dec'12

  IT pros welcome Dell’s foray into consumerization

  Despite a late start, new Dell support services and client devices could help Dell make a splash in the consumerization era.

• November 06, 2012 06 Nov'12

  ITSM tools enter the consumerization era

  BMC's MyIT app aims to bridge the gap between traditional ITSM tools and today's empowered, mobile end users.

• September 19, 2012 19 Sep'12

  Cloud file sharing: Secure enough for the CIA, secure enough for you?

  Two U.S. government agencies will adopt cloud file sharing and collaboration services. Security concerns? What security concerns?

• July 25, 2012 25 Jul'12

  Active Directory deficient for consumerization-era identity management

  As cloud and mobile take root in enterprises, identity management takes center stage and some say Active Directory isn’t enough.

• June 22, 2012 22 Jun'12

  Web apps easier for IT to secure, but BYOD users go native

  BYOD shops deal with constant push and pull and the tension increases when it comes to Web apps vs. native apps. Users like native apps, but IT can’t seem to secure them.

• June 13, 2011 13 Jun'11

  Mobile device security demands surpass reality, survey says

  It's no surprise that mobile device security was top of mind in our recent reader survey. Find out what's missing and what IT pros are asking for in mobile security products.

• June 07, 2011 07 Jun'11

  Tablet growth in the enterprise ready to erupt

  IT pros are planning on significant tablet growth as part of their IT strategy, according to our reader survey. But will tablets ever replace laptops and desktops?

• June 03, 2011 03 Jun'11

  Mobile growth hinges on applications and operating systems, survey finds

  Mobile growth is surging ahead like never before, according to our annual reader survey. Find out what your peers are saying, and where their IT budgets are going.

• February 21, 2011 21 Feb'11

  Tablet security calls for mobile policy, controlling mobile apps

  Tablet PCs are taking IT departments by storm, and security is top of mind. In this Q&A with industry expert Nick Arvanitis, you'll learn the importance of having a mobile policy and how to approach tablet and mobile security from the top down.