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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.
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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 ...
April 21, 2015 21 Apr'15
BlackBerry adds enterprise file sync-and-share with WatchDox

BlackBerry's focus on software and services continues with an acquisition that gives customers a secure enterprise file sync-and-share tool.
April 21, 2015 21 Apr'15
An app rating is worth a thousand words

Have you ever downloaded an app, only to never use it again? You're not alone. With millions of mobile apps available these days, users don't have to be loyal. We can pick, choose, download and ...
April 17, 2015 17 Apr'15
VMware integrates AirWatch, NSX for hybrid cloud security

The latest VMware/AirWatch integration with NSX creates individualized virtual networks for enhanced security.
April 15, 2015 15 Apr'15
Startup takes mobile data security to the file level

With high-profile data breaches becoming more prevalent, IT can look to tools that protect mobile devices down to the file level.
April 14, 2015 14 Apr'15
Security completes the mobile DevOps trifecta

"Mobile DevOps" sounds like the result of a marketing brainstorming session. Marketer 1: "What's a hot technology these days?" Marketer 2: "Mobile." Marketer 1: "OK, what else?" Marketer 2: ...
April 14, 2015 14 Apr'15
Enterprises turn to MADPs for in-house mobile apps

Even if your organization has developers on staff, app dev is challenging. MADPs can help enterprises build and deploy the mobile apps their employees want and need.
April 14, 2015 14 Apr'15
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 ...
April 09, 2015 09 Apr'15
VMware acquisitions form new social collaboration tool

VMware combined Socialcast with AirWatch features for its Collaboration Bundle, offering customers a new, integrated platform.
April 07, 2015 07 Apr'15
New MBaaS tool connects mobile apps to back-end services

Appcelerator's new Arrow feature aims to help IT and developers connect back-end systems to mobile experiences.
April 07, 2015 07 Apr'15
Behind the scenes of app refactoring

IT pros have wanted and needed a way to make Windows applications look more like mobile apps for a while. When we launched the new Modern Mobility e-zine this month, it seemed like the perfect time ...
April 03, 2015 03 Apr'15
New enterprise mobile messaging app eschews Active Directory

Tangoe's new mobile messaging platform, inTouch, enters a crowded field of competitors but intends to leave out Active Directory integration.
March 30, 2015 30 Mar'15
Video remote support tool can be worth a thousand texts

TechWatch: Video may have killed the radio star, but it gives new life to next generation remote support tools such as LogMeIn's Rescue Lens.
March 27, 2015 27 Mar'15
New tool eases enterprise file sync-and-share searches, security

SearchYourCloud's new tool gives users a way to search multiple cloud sync-and-share services on mobile and desktops, with file-level security.
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.
March 24, 2015 24 Mar'15
Welcome to Modern Mobility

Enterprise mobility sure has changed a lot since terms like "BYOD" and "consumerization" burst onto the scene earlier this decade. Those were dark days, when everyone feared the employee-owned ...
March 18, 2015 18 Mar'15
New Secusmart tablet delivers high security -- at high cost

BlackBerry's Secusmart, Samsung and IBM teamed up to deliver a highly-secure tablet for government entities, but it carries an eye-popping pricetag.
March 16, 2015 16 Mar'15
Samsung vs. Apple: Mobility partnerships hold the key for Samsung

Samsung has formed a number of partnerships in an effort to compete with Apple in the enterprise marketplace. We look at how each one could affect the enterprise.
March 16, 2015 16 Mar'15
App transformation solves VDI problems on mobile devices

App transformation provides a better way for IT to deliver mobile-friendly versions of Windows legacy applications through a virtual desktop.
March 10, 2015 10 Mar'15
Time to update your BYOD plans to include Apple Watches

When Apple Watches arrive, they will be yet another mobile device for IT to manage, and enterprises should get busy on determining its best use.
March 06, 2015 06 Mar'15
IT jobs market booms, but talent in short supply

Many companies need to fill IT jobs this year, but there's a shortage of available talent, and many haven't figured out the mobile skills they need.
March 04, 2015 04 Mar'15
BES12 takes BlackBerry EMM to the cloud

BlackBerry finally brought its flagship BES12 EMM service to the cloud, along with a productivity suite and a new touchscreen phone for diehard users.
March 03, 2015 03 Mar'15
Where the IBM MobileFirst Platform is heading next

The IBM MobileFirst Platform now integrates with Cloudant's database as a service and helps developers build more transformative apps.
February 27, 2015 27 Feb'15
Q&A: COPE model can't match benefits of BYOD

In this Q&A, wireless and mobile advisor Craig Mathias of Farpoint Group discusses why he thinks BYOD is the superior mobility model to COPE.
February 27, 2015 27 Feb'15
Android for Work arrives without Knox technology

Google went the container route with Android for Work for enhanced enterprise management, but left out Samsung Knox.
February 26, 2015 26 Feb'15
What's motivating enterprise tablet adoption?

In a survey of over 2,200 IT pros, respondents ranked eight driving factors behind enterprise tablet adoption. We turned the results into an easy-to-digest infographic.
February 24, 2015 24 Feb'15
Where are the Apple-IBM enterprise mobility updates?

IT pros and developers who expected to see more fruits from the Apple-IBM partnership this week at IBM's enterprise mobility conference were sorely disappointed.
February 20, 2015 20 Feb'15
Microsoft bolsters Outlook app security, Office cloud integrations

Although Microsoft added some PIN-level improvements to its Outlook mobile apps, addressing bigger-picture issues may take time.
February 19, 2015 19 Feb'15
Codeless MADP provides a mobile app development shortcut

Analysts see a trend to codeless apps with more processes going mobile and vendors like Kony keeping in lock-step with Modeler.
February 18, 2015 18 Feb'15
Mobile technologies make it tougher to evade meter maids

One city in Oregon modernized its parking enforcement with mobile e-citation software on Samsung Galaxy devices, making it tougher to evade tickets.
February 06, 2015 06 Feb'15
BYOD reimbursement: Managing enterprise mobile expenses

A lot of enterprises struggle with the financial side of the bring your own device model, so it's important to develop a smart system for compensating employees.
February 04, 2015 04 Feb'15
Security issues lead IT to block Outlook for iOS

IT could face a security nightmare with the new Outlook for iOS app due to some major issues and lack of MDM integration.

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