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- 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.
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- 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.
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3 Key Benefits of Hybrid Cloud as a Service
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Remote Work Demands a Zero-Trust Approach for Both Apps and Users
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- 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.
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- 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.
- May 08, 2015
08 May'15
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 ...
- May 08, 2015
08 May'15
We are living in an app store world
I've never found a mobile calendar app I'm 100% happy with. Part of the problem is, I keep my work and personal calendars separate. Work runs on my Windows PC through Microsoft Outlook and ...
- May 04, 2015
04 May'15
Ship.io brings continuous delivery to port
Ship.io automates the build, test and time-to-market deployment phases of creating native iOS and Android mobile apps.
- May 04, 2015
04 May'15
HBO's 'Silicon Valley' stays (somewhat) true to tech
If you're not yet watching "Silicon Valley," drop your servers, code manuals and stray wireless mice, and find someone's HBO Go password to steal. I mean borrow. While the show is clearly a comedic ...
- May 01, 2015
01 May'15
New enterprise mobile security tools strengthen EMM, IAM
New mobility tools beef up security options for IT around secure VPN, Android devices and IAM.
- April 28, 2015
28 Apr'15
Synergy is coming
It seems like it was just the dead of winter. Back in February, trapped in Massachusetts' third blizzard of 2015, I thought, "I'm stuck in the tundra forever. Citrix Synergy will never get here." ...
- April 27, 2015
27 Apr'15
Microsoft ad goes viral for all the wrong reasons
One of the great things about mobility is that employees can get work done whenever from wherever they are. But just because you can do something doesn't mean you should do it. A Microsoft ...
- April 24, 2015
24 Apr'15
AirWatch boosts VMware's EUC biz as Citrix sputters
A little over a year after acquiring AirWatch, VMware says its mobility products are driving its overall EUC growth. License bookings for VMware's end-user computing (EUC) products, including the ...