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• Explore new options for Apple enterprise device management

  Apple announced many of its updates at WWDC. Learn about some enterprise management features that have gone under the radar, including Apple Business Manager.  Continue Reading

• How to mitigate EMM security threats

  IT often assumes that EMM is inherently secure, but that isn't always the case. Discover strategies to secure an EMM platform from every possible angle.  Continue Reading

• How to avoid wasting time in a mobile app development project

  A tedious, drawn-out app development process can frustrate everyone involved. Follow these five tips and tricks to ensure that developers don't waste time.  Continue Reading

• On-device machine learning offers security, reduced latency

  Where should IT process machine learning data? Mobile devices can now process machine learning, but it's important to evaluate all the options -- including the cloud.  Continue Reading

• Explore new features of Android Pie

  Google released the public beta of Android's latest operating system, Android Pie, which includes new features for the enterprise. Discover what this latest version has to offer.  Continue Reading

• Explore options for automatic device enrollment

  Enrolling mobile devices can be a hassle, especially for larger organizations. Explore these programs that can help automate the process and let IT focus on more important tasks.  Continue Reading

• How to track mobile app performance metrics

  Developers that don't track mobile app health will get little insight into the user experience. Learn these effective strategies to track and understand mobile app performance metrics.  Continue Reading

• Be prepared to handle a mobile security breach

  When it comes to cybersecurity, mobile security often falls by the wayside. Discover these techniques to prepare for a mobile security incident should it affect your organization.  Continue Reading

• Understand chatbot use cases and features for business

  The bot that chattered with you over AOL Instant Messenger isn't too far off from the way chatbot technology can work in corporate mobile apps.  Continue Reading

• Explore the pros and cons of identity federation management

  Identity federation is a relatively new technology in mobile, but it comes with challenges. Understand how to make deployment painless before adopting it.  Continue Reading

• Five steps to effective usability testing for mobile apps

  To avoid costly mistakes down the road, conduct usability testing and get a grasp on users' reactions to an app before rolling it out. These tips can help perfect the process.  Continue Reading

• The new role of identity and authentication in the enterprise

  It's increasingly important to use identity and access management systems in the enterprise. Luckily, an emerging market fills the need -- but you'll need to navigate it first.  Continue Reading

• How to manage multi-factor authentication for Office 365

  Security is a priority now more than ever. IT pros can manage MFA for Office 365 using conditional and application access to succeed with their security strategies.  Continue Reading

• How to approach mobile password management for the enterprise

  When simple passwords no longer provide sufficient security, look to other options. Here are some ways to modernize password management for your enterprise.  Continue Reading

• Pros and cons of a multi-factor authentication mobile app

  MFA can improve the security of an app by using a layered approach rather than one that relies on passwords alone. To know whether it's right for your app, weigh its pros and cons.  Continue Reading

• How to choose the best identity access management software

  Many IAM products flood today's market, with a variety of different features. Prioritize which capabilities are essential to the business before you make a final decision.  Continue Reading

• A mobile app security checklist for developers

  When developing an app, security should be the number one priority. Review these tips for ensuring rock-solid security for your enterprise mobile app.  Continue Reading

• Evaluate the three EMM security options: MDM, MAM and MIM

  There is more to EMM security than meets the eye. When it comes to safeguarding corporate devices, IT should consider all three EMM components: MAM, MDM and MIM.  Continue Reading

• VMware AirWatch policy and configuration tips you might not know about

  There are some under-the-radar features that IT pros can take advantage of when it comes to VMware AirWatch configuration and policy settings. Automation can also be beneficial.  Continue Reading

• Why mobile two-factor authentication is better than biometrics

  Two-factor authentication may not be perfect, but nothing is with security, and it is certainly more secure than any single-form factor method, including biometrics.  Continue Reading

• Eight factors when choosing mobile application development tools

  When it comes to picking out a mobile app development tool it is important to keep lifecycle management, integration, internal expertise and more in mind.  Continue Reading

• An introduction to mobile application design

  Mobile application design isn't always easy. An effective design keeps user experience at the forefront of the design process. Without that, an enterprise mobile app could fail.  Continue Reading

• Top five Android device management security challenges

  Fragmentation and BYOD user behavior complicate Android device management, but new tools can help IT administrators improve application and data security.  Continue Reading

• Three essentials for an effective mobile app strategy

  With mobile apps invading the enterprise, it's time to develop a strategy using a set of universal app development tools.  Continue Reading

• Weighing pros and cons of mobile application management

  Rather than focusing on gaining access to users' devices, MAM puts the power squarely in IT's hands to protect mobile applications on any device.  Continue Reading

• Five tips for managing guest wireless network access

  With the proliferation of mobile devices, guest access to enterprise networks is more common. IT can maintain security with tools such as identity management and per-session security keys.  Continue Reading

• Setting standards for in-house app development and delivery

  As with anything, mobile application development goes best when IT comes in with a well-thought-out plan. Learn how to optimize your app dev and delivery process.  Continue Reading

• Get to know Android for Work profiles and productivity features

  Now that Android for Work is out, we dig into the features of the program’s work profiles and productivity apps.  Continue Reading

• Apple Device Enrollment Program streamlines deployment, MDM

  The Apple Device Enrollment Program allows IT pros to automate deployment, and they can also preset mandatory MDM configurations out of the box.  Continue Reading

• Why mobile user authentication is more important than ever

  Encrypting data is a good first step, but if you don't properly authenticate users, sensitive information can still fall into the wrong hands.  Continue Reading

• Rooted Android device risks include network access, data theft

  Rooting an Android smartphone or tablet makes the device more vulnerable to malicious apps that could wreak havoc on a corporate network. MDM alone can't stop the threat.  Continue Reading

• Google Glass at Work could make some jobs easier

  With Glass for Work, Google aims to overcome the challenges the "smart glasses" have faced in the consumer marketplace. The new focus on enterprise could help field workers, manufacturers and engineers get more done hands-free.  Continue Reading

• How Box integration works with other enterprise apps

  To get the most out of Box, use its APIs to integrate your enterprise applications with its cloud storage platform.  Continue Reading

• Comparing mobile OS security features

  Security features and methods vary across the different mobile operating systems, so you should get to know who offers what.  Continue Reading

• Five alternatives to Microsoft for mobile office applications

  There are plenty of alternatives to Microsoft Office out there. Check out other mobile office apps that help you view and edit docs.  Continue Reading

• App delivery techniques: Virtualization and Web-based apps

  Web-based apps and mobile desktop virtualization are gaining traction as valid mobile app delivery techniques, but each option has specific use cases.  Continue Reading

• How to manage and modify SE Android

  SE Android protects against malware, but it can also block regular functions. You can modify SE Android settings to re-enable those apps and features.  Continue Reading

• How to use smartphone security settings

  Smartphone security settings such as passcodes, encryption and network controls can help users secure their mobile phones and protect corporate data.  Continue Reading

• Limiting mobile bandwidth consumption to improve network performance

  When a lot of devices access your network, the network slows down. Adding WAPs and upgrading the LAN can help you limit bandwidth consumption.  Continue Reading

• How cloud storage and collaboration are changing email communications

  Email communications aren't dead, but social networking, cloud storage and collaboration tools have made it easier for employees to work together.  Continue Reading

• Pros and cons of mobile device management software

  There are some security gaps that MDM can't fill, but mobile device management software is still a must for many companies.  Continue Reading

• How mobile device encryption works to protect sensitive data

  Mobile device encryption -- of both the hardware and software varieties -- is one of the best ways to secure data on smartphones and tablets.  Continue Reading

• How iPhone encryption and data protection work

  With Apple's iPhone encryption and data protection, you can take advantage of strong security. But make sure users enable the right iOS data encryption settings.  Continue Reading

• Surface RT review: The good, the bad and the ugly

  The Surface RT tablet comes with Office and has good battery life, but it has some drawbacks, too. This Surface RT review explains the pros and cons.  Continue Reading

• Comparing mobile operating systems' manageability and security

  Each of the popular mobile operating systems has different security and management features. Compare them to see which ones might fit in your company.  Continue Reading

• Comparing mobile operating systems and application environments

  Each mobile operating system has a different application environment, but that could be more of an advantage for businesses than a detriment.  Continue Reading

• Top five mobile application vulnerabilities

  Devices are often blamed for insecurities, but mobile app vulnerabilities are insidious. Make sure employees use common sense when they download apps.  Continue Reading

• Best practices for developing mobile cloud apps revealed

  Expert Bill Claybrook explains the right way to go about creating mobile cloud applications.  Continue Reading

• How to develop a monitoring system for mobile cloud-based applications

  If your mobile workforce uses cloud-based applications to work from their smartphones and tablets, consider a monitoring system to ensure the apps are working.  Continue Reading

• Android versus iOS security: Features, policies and controls

  There’s not a clear winner when it comes to Android versus iOS security, but with iOS’ app security in one corner and Android’s encryption in the other, it makes for a good fight.  Continue Reading

• How an acceptable use policy and app control can improve BYOD success

  Organizations that adopt BYOD should have an acceptable use policy to help with security and app control. When users know expectations and consequences, BYOD gets easier for IT.  Continue Reading

• Business email security and the risks of personal Gmail forwarding

  Business email security might not be on employees’ minds when they forward corporate mail to more user-friendly Gmail accounts, so IT should take steps to protect corporate data.  Continue Reading

• Configuration profiles: An iPad administrator's best friend

  The influx of iPads and other mobile devices into the enterprise may worry IT administrators, but configuration profiles allow for centralized management of iOS devices.  Continue Reading

• Creating a fluid mobile platform strategy to manage mobile diversity

  A fluid mobile platform strategy helps enterprises manage the growing diversity of smart devices including tablets.  Continue Reading

• Meeting technical requirements for mobile health care deployments

  IT departments deploying mobile health care solutions must ensure that using mobile devices in health care settings doesn't violate federal laws or compromise security.  Continue Reading

• Mobile device strategy bypassed as enterprises face tablet invasion

  The tablet invasion has many enterprises rushing to accommodate end-user demand and bypassing a mobile device strategy to deal with mobile security and policies on an ad hoc basis.  Continue Reading

• Does a mobile VDI platform make sense for your users?

  Mobile VDI isn't always a good fit. Ask these five questions to determine whether a mobile VDI platform makes sense for your users.  Continue Reading

• Security tools that can boost Windows mobile security

  While mobile device security isn't easy or cheap, in today's smartphone-ridden enterprise, it's a necessity. Secure your Windows endpoints with these tools.  Continue Reading

• Mobile patching is No. 1 challenge of mobile device security

  Lack of a systematic, efficient mobile patching process will likely be the biggest challenge of mobile device security.  Continue Reading

• Accessing mobile unified communications with virtual desktops

  Running virtual desktops for mobile unified communications provides users across many platforms access to the same UC apps available on their laptops or desktops. Learn about the benefits and challenges of integrating virtual desktops, unified ...  Continue Reading

• How to secure GSM phones against cell phone eavesdropping

  Every enterprise has mobile phones, and, due to a recent attack demonstrated by Chris Paget at Defcon, every enterprise is now open to the possibility of data theft or mobile DoS attacks. Learn more about the growing threats of cell network ...  Continue Reading

• Mobile client security threats shouldn't be underestimated

  Malware authors haven't overlooked mobile devices, whose growing computing power now poses an inviting target. Be aware of dangers from viruses and accidental data disclosure.  Continue Reading

• Mobile device integration services: Choosing a mobile operating system

  To offer mobile device integration services, a solution provider must be able to recommend the right operating system for mobile devices. Depending on a customer's needs, a solution provider should be able to provide a mobile OS comparison and guide...  Continue Reading

• Mobile Device Manager joins Windows domains to mobile devices

  Microsoft's Mobile Device Manager gives IT managers better tools and added network support to improve management of devices that run Windows Mobile 6.1.  Continue Reading

• WiMAX devices

  WiMAX devices will become more readily available as carriers deploy widespread WiMAX service.  Continue Reading

• 700 MHz -- Why is it so valuable?

  The 700 MHz wireless spectrum auction is causing a lot of excitement, yet the reasons why can be obscure -- Paul DeBeasi explains its importance and how it works.  Continue Reading

• Mobile service providers: How to choose the right one

  Finding the "right" mobile service provider might be an abstract, theoretical concept, but picking the right one for your organization shouldn't be too difficult. Here, Craig Mathias outlines some key elements to guide you in selecting the right ...  Continue Reading

• iPhone in the enterprise: Can it replace a BlackBerry?

  How will the iPhone fit in the enterprise? We challenged our expert to put the iPhone through a series of tests to see how well it integrates, whether it's manageable, and whether its email, calendar and contact features can replace a BlackBerry.  Continue Reading

• Mobile data services -- A checklist of considerations

  Analyzing and selecting a mobile data service can be a daunting task. This tip provides a checklist of the major factors to consider when evaluating mobile data services (GSM, CDMA and WiMAX).  Continue Reading

• Defining mobility solutions

  Mobile solutions fall into one of three distinct philosophical categories and the solution you apply to your enterprise depends to some extent on the particular mobility needs of those involved. Craig Mathias explores three desktop replacement ...  Continue Reading