Opinion
Opinion
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Design thinking ensures a better mobile user experience
The best IT shops know how to apply design thinking to the mobile app development process, keeping the mobile user experience at the forefront. Continue Reading
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Why IT should invest in unified endpoint management tools
Having more diverse devices in your organization calls for a unified endpoint management approach. Vendors from BlackBerry to Citrix now offer UEM tools. Continue Reading
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How to maximize IT staff for successful mobile projects
For a mobile project to take off, both senior and junior IT staff must be invited to the table. Team members at every level can add to the mobile app development and delivery process. Continue Reading
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Mobile employees are customers, too
Self-service customer care features can also help mobile employees get their jobs done better and more efficiently. Continue Reading
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UX designers top the list of must-have mobility staff
To deliver the best mobile apps, you need the best programmers and UX designers to help build them. Continue Reading
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Bring IT infrastructure admins along for the mobile ride
Organizations need the right infrastructure to support mobility. The IT admins in charge of those systems isn't always ready (or willing) to help. Continue Reading
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Mobile apps should rely on contextual data, analytics
To really serve mobile users, IT needs to provide apps that take advantage of contextual data -- and then analyze that data in the cloud. Continue Reading
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These mobile data security threats are more than just hype
Some risks to mobile data security might keep admins up at night, but there are others IT can rest easy about. Continue Reading
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Productivity requires mobile unified communications tools
Enterprise mobility has a ton of potential, but workers need constant access to the right mobile unified communications tools to fulfill its promise. Continue Reading
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What EMM vendors need to do next
Going forward, EMM vendors need to work more closely with partners and manufacturers to improve their offerings. Support for more devices will also be on the docket in the coming years. Continue Reading
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IT shouldn't count out mobile Web apps
Web apps are great for mass amounts of users, or employees that don't have a lot of storage space on their personal devices. But you won't get native application capabilities for the most part. Continue Reading
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Use single sign-on technology to integrate mobile app access
Traditional security measures like password enforcement don't cut it when it comes to mobile devices. Instead, apply single sign-on technology to all in-house and external apps. Continue Reading
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Microsoft Continuum could be the company's golden ticket
The Microsoft Continuum feature could be a big boost for Windows 10 devices, bringing a better experience for users and fewer help desk tickets for IT. Continue Reading
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How to choose an EMM provider
Selecting an EMM provider is like choosing a mate: You don't want to jump headlong into a relationship without making sure it's "the one." Continue Reading
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IT needs to change its mindset around mobile data access
To successfully support enterprise mobility, IT admins need to change the way they think about mobile data access, security and more. Continue Reading
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Benefits of mobility take the PC market down a peg
Mobile devices come with plenty of advantages for business users, especially if they can access cloud-based corporate data. IT needs to take note that PC management is on the way out. Continue Reading
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Android enterprise features improve, but could still do more
Although Google keeps making Android enterprise features better, fragmentation still causes IT headaches. Continue Reading
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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
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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
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New Apple iPad Pro combines the best of PCs and tablets
Apple's new iPad Pro can function as a laptop for workers at their desks and as a tablet for employees on the go, without making sacrifices in either scenario. Continue Reading
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Bring your own IT evolves from BYOD
Devices were just the tip of the iceberg. Constant connectivity and cloud computing make it easier than ever to bring your own IT wherever you go. Continue Reading
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Do you really need dual persona mobile devices?
Dual persona can help IT separate work from play on mobile devices, but not all users will benefit from this isolation. Continue Reading
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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
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Windows 10 Mobile could boost Microsoft smartphone adoption
Microsoft is still struggling to gain traction in the mobile device market, but Windows 10's focus on cross-device interoperability is its best chance to change the company's enterprise prospects. Continue Reading
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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
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How Windows 10 can turn the page on Windows 8 problems
Microsoft was off target with Windows 8, but it can still recover by pushing the concept of Windows 10 mobile devices that integrate fluidly with desktop systems. Continue Reading
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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
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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. Continue Reading
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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. Continue Reading
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Windows 10 cross-device apps will sway enterprise hardware decisions
New mobility features in Windows 10 will work best with the company's own devices. That might be enough to influence enterprise PC and tablet preferences. Continue Reading
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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
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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
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Why remote wipe may not be a godsend
Using remote wipe won't keep sensitive data from falling into the wrong hands. By the time you perform a wipe, that data has already been compromised. Continue Reading
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Ten BYOD management best practices
Learn about the status of tools for managing bring your own device and the top 10 BYOD management best practices. Continue Reading
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AirWatch announced they're doing app wrapping, and they’re talking about app management now, too
Yesterday AirWatch announced that they're adding app wrapping capabilities to their mobile app management (MAM) offering, and that their MAM will now be available as a standalone product without mobile device management (MDM). AirWatch has always ... Continue Reading
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What does an agent app add to MDM for iOS?
Some mobile device management solutions for Apple iOS require the use of an agent application, and some don't. Why is that, and what does an agent app add to MDM? Continue Reading