Application modernization and mobile app delivery

Application modernization is a necessity in the mobile era, because traditional enterprise applications don't always fit well on smartphones and tablets. The resouces in this section explain how to use mobile app delivery technologies, such as desktop and application virtualization, to bring legacy apps to mobile devices. Other topics include application refactoring, which makes legacy apps more user-friendly on smartphones and tablets.

November 18, 2021 18 Nov'21
Apple launches SMB device management

Designed for companies of up to 500 employees, Business Essentials offers tools to download apps and push updates to iPhones, iPads and Macs. It provides up to 2 TB iCloud storage.
March 17, 2021 17 Mar'21
IBM tools speed mainframe application modernization projects

IBM has released new versions of its application modernization tools designed to bring its Z series of mainframe applications in closer alignment with its development pipeline.
May 08, 2020 08 May'20
MobileIron purchase looks to ease mobile app deployment

MobileIron says its purchase of Incapptic Connect will make the enterprise app deployment process easier. Experts say the move could benefit IT pros.
December 11, 2019 11 Dec'19
Mobile device security key trend in top 10 most read stories of 2019

Mobile devices provide productivity benefits but introduce security concerns, a delicate balance for IT pros that surfaces in this year's list of most read stories.

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mobile platform as a service (mPaaS)

Mobile platform as a service (mPaaS) is a specialized type of PaaS designed to provide an integrated development environment (IDE), deployment platform, lifecycle management and analytics for mobile/web applications. Continue Reading
Mobile Application Management (MAM)

Mobile application management (MAM) is software that secures and enables IT control over enterprise applications on end users' corporate and personal smartphones and tablets. Continue Reading
mobile operating system

A mobile operating system (OS) is software that allows smartphones, tablet PCs (personal computers) and other devices to run applications and programs. Continue Reading

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How event-driven architecture benefits mobile UX

Event-driven architecture is an approach to programming that enterprise IT professionals should understand. This approach benefits both IT and mobile users. Continue Reading
Customer engagement strategies focus on mobility, loyalty programs

The Miami Heat and JetBlue both use mobile apps and loyalty rewards programs to engage their customers -- inside their places of business and at home. Continue Reading
How to use Intune app protection without MDM enrollment

Intune app protection allows IT admins to control devices without enrolling them in an MDM or UEM platform. Here's what IT pros can do with the feature. Continue Reading

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How to configure Outlook on mobile devices with Intune

Intune admins must know how to enable mobile users' needs, including having quick access to Outlook. Learn the five steps that IT must take to configure Outlook on mobile devices. Continue Reading
3 Intune app management practices that IT pros should know

Intune admins should learn the basics of Intune app management for deploying, wrapping and securing applications. Find out why each step is crucial and how IT can accomplish them. Continue Reading
Navigate Intune app deployment for mobile devices

With the right Intune app deployment methods, IT can manage its Android and iOS users' apps, but the practices are different depending on the OS and the type of mobile apps. Continue Reading

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How can mobile app virtualization improve BYOD app access?

Mobile app virtualization isn't a new technology, but the latest generations of smartphones have made this technology more viable for everyday use for enterprise mobile users. Continue Reading
Test your knowledge of mobile VDI access

Users require access to virtual resources on their mobile devices. IT can manage VDI on smartphones and tablets using authentication methods, individual virtual app delivery and more. Continue Reading
How do you modernize legacy apps for mobile devices?

Here are several options for incorporating mobile apps as part of a legacy system modernization effort. Approaches include vendor apps and writing APIs. Continue Reading