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December 21, 2015 21 Dec'15
Top five mobile tech news stories of 2015

Microsoft, Apple and BlackBerry made headlines this year with big moves -- and some missteps -- in the mobile market. Find out which news stories were most popular with our readers.
December 17, 2015 17 Dec'15
Apple's magic won't be enough for the enterprise market

As 2015 draws to a close, the staff of TechTarget's end-user computing sites took to Slack and held an hour-long chat about the year's biggest trends. Over the next few days, we'll bring you ...
December 16, 2015 16 Dec'15
Will market consolidation burn BlackBerry in 2016?

As 2015 draws to a close, the staff of TechTarget's end-user computing sites took to Slack and held an hour-long chat about the year's biggest trends. Over the next few days, we'll bring you ...
December 09, 2015 09 Dec'15
BBM Meetings dropped, BlackBerry phones could be next

BlackBerry plans to discontinue BBM Meetings just one year after its launch, which leads experts to speculate how much longer BlackBerry phones will last.
December 04, 2015 04 Dec'15
Samsung Mobile edged by Apple, replaces leadership

Samsung made a change at the top of its mobile segment to take on Apple by differentiating its devices through its software, rather than its hardware.
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December 02, 2015 02 Dec'15
Microsoft PowerApps cuts developers out of app mobilization

Microsoft rolled out its new PowerApps tool to allow IT to create its own mobile business apps with zero coding skills.
November 20, 2015 20 Nov'15
Here's what the future of mobile apps looks like

CAMBRIDGE, MASS. -- Without apps, a smartphone is nothing but a piece of metal that can make phone calls. And who even makes phone calls anymore? Today, you can do everything from order pizza to ...
November 18, 2015 18 Nov'15
Microsoft EMS updates halt corporate data leakage

Microsoft added new capabilities to its Enterprise Mobility Suite that may give IT shops paying for other EMM platforms reason to make a switch.
November 12, 2015 12 Nov'15
Why the iPad Pro release won't cripple the Mac-PC market

The iPad Pro is now available and it makes a good supplement to Macs and PCs, but industry watchers have reason to doubt Tim Cook's prediction that it will replace them both.
November 12, 2015 12 Nov'15
Mobility requires more than just a BYOD policy

The iPhone came out in 2007, but it's taken nearly a decade for many IT admins to wrap their heads around mobility in the enterprise. Eight years later, a good chunk of organizations now ...
November 11, 2015 11 Nov'15
Experts predict 2016 enterprise mobility trends

Mobile apps, the Internet of Things and "comfortable computing" are primed to dominate the industry next year.
November 11, 2015 11 Nov'15
Box partnerships help it run with the big dogs

Box's new CSO sounds off on why the company has integrated its platform with the likes of Microsoft and Apple, and where Box stands in the file-sharing market.
November 11, 2015 11 Nov'15
iPhone 6s specs, 3D Touch make for a potent combo

There's yet another new set of iPhones on the market, and they come with features such as 3D Touch that other providers would do well to steal.
November 11, 2015 11 Nov'15
Enterprise file sharing vendors push to meet demand

The enterprise file sharing market has gotten a touch-up lately, with Box and Dropbox adding new features for document sharing and team collaboration.
November 11, 2015 11 Nov'15
Businesses move beyond the BYOD model

Enterprise mobility is no longer about just supporting employees' personal devices. Organizations are taking steps beyond adopting the BYOD model to embrace content and data management.
November 11, 2015 11 Nov'15
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, ...
November 10, 2015 10 Nov'15
Microsoft buys Secure Islands to bolster mobile data protection

Microsoft acquired Secure Islands in a deal to bolster Microsoft's Azure Rights Management Service with file-level security technologies.
November 06, 2015 06 Nov'15
Dropbox Enterprise combats stigma with security, IT features

Dropbox rolled out its new business-focused file-sharing platform, Dropbox Enterprise, which could turn around its reputation of being the most blacklisted business app.
November 02, 2015 02 Nov'15
Good Technology CEO Christy Wyatt leaves BlackBerry

BlackBerry completed its $425 million acquisition of Good Technology today. Christy Wyatt, Good's chairman, president and CEO, will not be part of the transition process. Spokespeople from both ...
October 29, 2015 29 Oct'15
Apple earnings growth hangs on enterprise use

Apple had another record quarter, but the company looks to grow even more by enabling iOS in the mobile enterprise through key partnerships and features.
October 19, 2015 19 Oct'15
Star Wars: The BlackBerry awakens

Believe it or not, the release of the new Star Wars movie -- and with it the return of Han, Luke and Princess Leia -- is almost upon us. The galaxy far, far away is at the top of my mind. Oddly ...
October 16, 2015 16 Oct'15
Analytics help developers give mobile apps a tune-up

Delivering enterprise mobile applications to employees is a complex endeavor, but some organizations are turning to in-app analytics to help with the crucial final step: ensuring the long-term ...
October 15, 2015 15 Oct'15
AirWatch users get secure email app via VMware's Boxer buy

VMware plans to expand AirWatch's Atlanta offices and looks to integrate newly acquired Boxer into the EMM vendor's platform.
October 14, 2015 14 Oct'15
Keeping up is hard to do

It’s been an action-packed few months in the mobile world. Just a few days after returning from VMworld, I saw my Twitter feed blow up with the news of BlackBerry’s acquisition of Good Technology. ...
October 09, 2015 09 Oct'15
What a Dell-EMC-VMware merger would mean for the EUC market

UPDATE (Oct. 12): Dell is officially buying EMC and VMware for $67 billion. Dell buying Citrix is old and busted. Dell buying EMC -- and possibly VMware -- is the new hotness. The Wall Street ...
October 06, 2015 06 Oct'15
Surface Book gives PC market a shot in the arm

Microsoft's first Windows laptop, the Surface Book, takes on Apple's MacBook Pro and its two new Lumia phones may give Blackberry more trouble.
October 06, 2015 06 Oct'15
Could collaboration software, social media unseat email?

Email is here to stay, but its functionality could soon be folded into collaboration software, social media and unified communications tools.
October 02, 2015 02 Oct'15
Box, Cisco urge enterprises to adopt digital strategy

Cisco's John Chambers and Box believe IT digitization will impact every business whether they're ready or not.
September 30, 2015 30 Sep'15
Tim Cook, Box share big plans for mobile enterprise adoption

Apple and Box have their sights set on businesses, with the expectation that enterprises have only just begun to take advantage of mobile features.
September 28, 2015 28 Sep'15
Why enterprise iOS support continues to rise

Apple has unseated BlackBerry at the top of the enterprise mobility market and made Windows an afterthought. Android is making efforts to gain ground.
September 25, 2015 25 Sep'15
Android on BlackBerry Priv gives users mobile security, apps

BlackBerry hopes to reverse its fortunes with an Android smartphone for enterprises that want access to apps without compromising mobile security.
September 24, 2015 24 Sep'15
IT's balancing act between mobile security and privacy

IT continues to walk a fine line between securing employee devices and allowing them a level of privacy.
September 23, 2015 23 Sep'15
AirWatch EMM gets Windows 10 support, security

AirWatch added Windows 10 support, launched a privacy initiative and made friends with a number of security software providers to bolster its EMM tool.
September 15, 2015 15 Sep'15
FinalCode secures docs with file encryption software

FinalCode's software allows IT to keep tabs on all their corporate docs.
September 10, 2015 10 Sep'15
IT gets schooled on Apple devices

Back-to-school season has me thinking about a common question kids face: What do you want to be when you grow up? Let’s go back in time to 2007 and imagine Apple’s iPhone on its first day of ...
September 10, 2015 10 Sep'15
New Apple iPad Pro takes on Microsoft Surface Pro

The new iPad Pro gives Apple fanatics the tools they need to work efficiently on tablets while giving Apple a way to boost sales.
September 09, 2015 09 Sep'15
Last year's iOS mobile cloud apps are so last year

And just like that, all the mobile cloud apps you worked so hard to build and deploy for iOS 8 throughout the past year are now woefully, utterly obsolete. Sure they are. If your mobile apps don't ...
September 09, 2015 09 Sep'15
Future of Microsoft rests on Windows' success in the mobile era

With a shifting smartphone business and big changes in the latest Windows OS, Microsoft's next moves will define its future as a business.
September 09, 2015 09 Sep'15
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 ...
September 08, 2015 08 Sep'15
New VMware workspace product still a ways off

According to VMware's GM for EUC, Project Enzo isn't playing catch-up to Citrix Workspace Cloud. He also weighs in on BlackBerry's Good Technology deal.
September 04, 2015 04 Sep'15
BlackBerry buys Good Technology to boost mobile security

BlackBerry will give BES a big boost with Good Technology's cross-platform capabilities as the EMM market consolidation continues.
September 03, 2015 03 Sep'15
Mobile printing options still aren't up to snuff

Mobile printing hasn't made progress in the enterprise the way other mobile apps have, and some question whether it ever will.
September 03, 2015 03 Sep'15
The IT version of an NFL lockout

As the lead NFL reporter at ESPN, Adam Schefter is no stranger to breaking news, but it usually relates to injuries, trades and other transactions involving NFL teams and players. On Aug. 21, ...
September 01, 2015 01 Sep'15
Scant VMware EUC updates leave IT wondering about IoT

VMware didn't move its EUC portfolio many steps forward during VMworld this year, and no word on its IoT plans, leaving some IT pros disappointed.
September 01, 2015 01 Sep'15
VMware, Microsoft team up to deliver Windows 10 apps

IT pros will soon have another Windows 10 app delivery option through VMware AirWatch and App Volumes.
September 01, 2015 01 Sep'15
Apple iOS gets "fast-lane" status on Cisco mobile networks

Cisco plans to prioritize iOS business content on its enterprise mobile networks as part of the company's partnership with Apple.
September 01, 2015 01 Sep'15
Virtual, mobile healthcare apps aim to bring consistency

With patients' medical histories and care on the line, going virtual and mobile often comes down to more than just cost.
August 31, 2015 31 Aug'15
What if your mobile cloud app is great, but your company isn't?

You've poured your heart and soul into a cloud-based mobile application development project. Thanks to APIs, Internet of Things, and the newest breed of development tools it works flawlessly and ...
August 27, 2015 27 Aug'15
Survey reveals what's fueling mobile enterprise growth

Mobile devices have become just as important, if not more, than PCs, as millennials expect to do their work anywhere -- on devices supplied by employers.
August 25, 2015 25 Aug'15
How user experience monitoring can benefit help desks

If there’s somethin’ strange in your mobile device, who you gonna call? The IT service desk. Because of the sheer number of mobile devices employees use for work these days, mobility-related help ...
August 21, 2015 21 Aug'15
Samsung continues to slip as businesses favor Apple iPhone

Businesses haven't warmed to Samsung devices and the company saw its global smartphone market share dip further despite the Galaxy S6 launch.
August 14, 2015 14 Aug'15
IT shops take many tacks with mobile-first strategies

There are a number of paths to enterprise mobility, and in many cases, EMM takes a backseat to apps.
August 12, 2015 12 Aug'15
BYOD mobile app strategy improves healthcare quality

To reach quality goals for Emory's large university and healthcare system, IT works with many stakeholders for the best results.
August 06, 2015 06 Aug'15
Ready for anything at this year's VMworld

VMworld is just a few weeks away, and it's never too early to start getting excited for all the networking, parties, boxed lunches, and of course, sessions that await us this year. So what can we ...
July 31, 2015 31 Jul'15
BlackBerry devices face extinction amid continual losses

BlackBerry's smartphone revenue dropped 31% last quarter from the previous year and it could begin a sharper pivot from devices.
July 20, 2015 20 Jul'15
Say 'I do' to enterprise-approved file sharing

I’m getting married next year, and there is so much information to keep track of during the planning process. To help, one of the first things I did was create a shared document in Google Drive – a ...
July 16, 2015 16 Jul'15
IT gets the app development assistance it needs

We often tout the rising importance of enterprise mobile applications without acknowledging that they don't grow on trees. Native app development is a complex and often expensive undertaking, and ...
July 15, 2015 15 Jul'15
The customer is always right

A few weeks back, a colleague in our events department asked about expanding the audience for our Modern Mobility seminar series. Like in this e-zine, most of the seminar’s content focuses on ...
July 14, 2015 14 Jul'15
New tools plug the mobile app development skills gap

Building enterprise mobile apps is a costly endeavor, and many businesses lack in-house developers with the right skills. Finding experienced mobile app developers to hire isn't an easy task, either. For those reasons, companies are turning to ...
July 14, 2015 14 Jul'15
Drive mobile value by moving beyond basic apps

Accenture Mobility's Nisha Sharma shares why enterprises are moving beyond basic apps to mobilize more business-critical applications.
July 14, 2015 14 Jul'15
Apple iOS 9's iPad features will benefit business users

The latest iOS version will open up new multitasking and productivity features for tablet users. Apple is also revamping its Volume Purchase Program.
July 14, 2015 14 Jul'15
LG G4 features practical design for business users

This Android smartphone doesn't get fancy. What makes the LG G4 stand apart from others on the market is a flexible battery, practical features and strong display.
July 13, 2015 13 Jul'15
No mobile application developers? Turn to low-code tools

With so many enterprises looking to adopt mobile apps, it's getting harder to find qualified developers, but the vendor market is adjusting to provide IT with tools to simplify mobile app dev.
July 13, 2015 13 Jul'15
Goodbye SearchConsumerization, hello SearchMobileComputing

Back in 2011, BYOD and the consumerization of IT were among the hottest trends in the tech industry. Employees used their own smartphones and tablets for work and set up personal cloud storage ...
July 10, 2015 10 Jul'15
AWS Device Farm mobile app testing excludes iOS—for now

Mobile app developers can turn to AWS Device Farm for testing on physical devices, but only on Android and Fire OS.
July 08, 2015 08 Jul'15
Microsoft smartphone strategy shifts away from Nokia

By laying off thousands and writing off billions in Nokia assets, Satya Nadella sets a new direction for Microsoft's device business.
July 02, 2015 02 Jul'15
Identity access management, EMM ease Office 365 migration

When Carlisle Construction Materials needed help going cloud-first, it turned to Okta not just for IAM but, later, its new EMM suite.
June 30, 2015 30 Jun'15
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.
June 29, 2015 29 Jun'15
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.
June 25, 2015 25 Jun'15
IBM-Box deal to yield new apps, content analytics

With new agreement, Box's EFSS technology will be part of IBM's products, and Box will benefit from IBM's analytics and enterprise acumen.
June 25, 2015 25 Jun'15
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.
June 24, 2015 24 Jun'15
TiVo transforms legacy environment with application refactoring

The digital video recording company TiVo uses Capriza to update its SAP environment in a more mobilized workforce.
June 22, 2015 22 Jun'15
Chromebooks for business gain steam

BOSTON -- Chromebooks have cornered the education market, and Google has made moves to make these devices more business friendly over the past year. These simple, portable devices are big in ...
June 22, 2015 22 Jun'15
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.
June 22, 2015 22 Jun'15
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.
June 19, 2015 19 Jun'15
Don't make mobility projects harder than they need to be

BOSTON -- When it comes to enterprise mobility, IT's job isn't to enable remote access to as many business functions as possible, it's to help the organization set reasonable goals. Here at the ...
June 16, 2015 16 Jun'15
VMware identity management adds SSO to AirWatch

VMware continues to integrate AirWatch with other parts of its business, and now Identity Manager ties it to vCloud Air and vRealize.
June 12, 2015 12 Jun'15
Apple VPP updates give IT more control over apps

Apple will update the Volume Purchasing Program in iOS 9 in a way that should alleviate headaches for IT and users.
June 11, 2015 11 Jun'15
Mobile security goes beyond the wall

When you settle in for your weekly dose of Westerosi intrigue on HBO's Game of Thrones, mobile security is probably far from your mind. But if you really think about the recent events at The Wall, ...
June 10, 2015 10 Jun'15
New iOS 9 features give iPads PC-like functionality

While employees should find the new iPad multitasking features useful, they only work on certain models.
June 05, 2015 05 Jun'15
How mobility changes the face of IT security

Security fears dominate much of the discussion around enterprise mobility. How can businesses secure devices they don't own? How can they protect data created outside the firewall? This month’s cover story talks about new technologies born out of ...
June 05, 2015 05 Jun'15
Dropbox for Business adds Active Directory integration

With an Active Directory connection, added admin features and shared folder APIs, Dropbox has designed its enterprise offering to be part of IT's big picture.
June 05, 2015 05 Jun'15
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.
June 05, 2015 05 Jun'15
Why apps, not devices, are the key to mobile enablement

Apperian's Alan Murray shares his perspective on the role of applications in enterprise mobility, the complexities of app refactoring and more.
June 05, 2015 05 Jun'15
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.
June 02, 2015 02 Jun'15
The challenges of large-file transfer on mobile devices

Recently, I set about entering my expenses for a business trip. The limitations of my email outbox almost immediately thwarted me. I attempted to send myself 12 images of receipts, using my ...
May 28, 2015 28 May'15
Can Microsoft Cortana for iOS, Android be put to work?

Microsoft Cortana will soon run on iOS and Android, but enterprises don't have a clear picture of how digital assistants will make their mark in the business world.
May 21, 2015 21 May'15
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.
May 21, 2015 21 May'15
Progress Software acquires development tools

Progress Software acquisitions return company to its legacy by supporting developers and development tools.
May 19, 2015 19 May'15
Mobile release cycles keep IT on its toes

Organizations will be left in the dust if IT doesn’t keep up with the pace of mobile change.
May 15, 2015 15 May'15
Citrix vs. VMware war intensifies with protocol, IoT innovation

When CEO Mark Templeton took the stage at Citrix Synergy this week, it was in front of a graphic that read “Beyond the horizon,” perhaps a subtle jab at competitor VMware. Certainly, the tech talks ...
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 14, 2015 14 May'15
Citrix XenMobile puts a new spin on containerization

Future versions of XenMobile will be able to containerize publicly available apps on the fly, removing a major app management hurdle.
May 14, 2015 14 May'15
BYOD vs. COPE: There's no easy answer

With all the personal devices employees want to bring to work these days, it seems like a no-brainer that BYOD would be the way to go. But plenty of companies still find it easier and more ...
May 13, 2015 13 May'15
Are enterprise applications viable on Apple Watch?

With enterprise application delivery today, it’s go small or go home. As more employees want to access corporate data on their personal devices, companies are looking to provide critical business ...
May 12, 2015 12 May'15
Back-end complexity slows XenMobile deployments

Despite improvements to XenMobile 10.1, many enterprises encounter challenges around IT expertise and the complexity when it comes to XenMobile deployment.
May 11, 2015 11 May'15
IT ponders public vs. private app stores

As IT departments zero in on managing applications and data over devices, many find that the next step in maintaining control of company resources is to use an enterprise app store. In the May ...
May 08, 2015 08 May'15
Is the Apple Watch viable in the enterprise?

The Apple Watch is the most anticipated smartwatch to date. Get to know its specs and features, and most importantly, whether the Apple Watch has any business relevance yet.
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.
May 08, 2015 08 May'15
Outlook for iOS, Android gets MAM, fulfills IT wish list

IT has more controls than ever for Microsoft's new Outlook mobile apps, yet only those with Intune can use its new MAM.

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