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• How employees get around IT policies and restrictions

  The policies that IT departments put in place are there to protect corporate data, but workers often go around those blocks to get work done.  Continue Reading

• Can Samsung Knox security make devices safe enough for Fort Knox?

  Knox security tools help keep data safe and make Samsung devices viable even in high-security settings, but admins should enable all the features.  Continue Reading

• Delivering mobile apps through enterprise app stores and private clouds

  The influx of mobile devices and apps has given IT departments a new mandate: Securely and efficiently deliver mobile apps to end users.  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

• Heads up! MDM tools and policies don't work the same on all devices

  MDM tools help admins enforce policies on users' mobile devices, but each device and OS version handles those policies differently.  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

• Easing mobile app approval with security policies and MAM

  IT can't stop workers from using mobile apps for work, but they can approve apps for corporate use with security policies, reviews and MAM.  Continue Reading

• What Dropbox for Business has to offer admins and users

  Dropbox for Business gives IT granular control over users' file sharing and storage without hindering employee productivity.  Continue Reading

• How to configure iPad for business use

  Apple iPad Configuration Profiles and business apps turn the popular tablet into an enterprise workhorse without compromising data security.  Continue Reading

• Your EMM vendor was just acquired. Now what?

  Find ways to prevent a disaster if your enterprise mobility management vendor is acquired, such as putting a clause in the contract for such an event.  Continue Reading

• Looking to empower mobile workers? Consider a private PaaS offering

  In this tip, expert Tom Nolle offers advice for using a private Platform as a Service offering to meet mobile device management challenges.  Continue Reading

• Improving data and app security with SE Android

  SE Android is kernel-level security that isolates applications from one another so they cannot interact, helping preserve data integrity.  Continue Reading

• Choosing remote access services for mobile workers

  Remote access services give users access to their desktops from mobile devices. Check out this overview of five popular apps and tools.  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

• Which mobile cloud approach is right for your company?

  A mobile cloud computing strategy can help workers be more productive on the go, but it's OK for some apps and data to stay on-prem.  Continue Reading

• Configuring Android smartphones and tablets for business use

  With the right business mobile apps, Android smartphones and tablets can go from consumer toys to corporate tools.  Continue Reading

• How BlackBerry Balance works

  BlackBerry Balance brings dual-persona technology to devices, but only ones that run the BlackBerry 10 operating system.  Continue Reading

• Cloud storage comparison: Dropbox vs. Box

  Dropbox and Box can make mobile workers more productive, but features and prices vary. Both use a 'freemium' model that scales to business class.  Continue Reading

• Potential BYOD legal issues you may not have thought of

  Some BYOD legal concerns are evident, such as invading users' privacy. Other concerns, such as liability and overtime, aren't as obvious.  Continue Reading

• Why IT should keep an eye on Samsung Tizen

  Consumers and devs might find Samsung Tizen interesting, but it could be a different story for IT pros who are already juggling a lot of mobile OSes.  Continue Reading

• Workers find untapped knowledge with Evernote Business 2.0

  Evernote Business 2.0 lets workers find one another based on the information they share and provides better integration with enterprise systems.  Continue Reading

• Top five mobile security concerns with consumerization

  The rise of consumerization has introduced mobile security concerns for IT and users alike, including data loss and personal privacy troubles.  Continue Reading

• Understanding the HTML5 standard

  Vendors are implementing HTML5 to take advantage of improved compatibility despite the fact that the standard won't be final until late 2014.  Continue Reading

• Choosing a file-sharing service: On-premises vs. third-party providers

  When you know what features you want your file-sharing service to have, the next step is to decide whether you'll host it on-premises or not.  Continue Reading

• What to look for in a cloud storage provider

  Security and manageability are top concerns when you're choosing a cloud storage provider. Make sure you also know how the provider handles support.  Continue Reading

• Tips for buying cloud-based services

  Not all cloud-based services are created equal. If you're shopping around for file sharing and storage tools, prioritize the features you need.  Continue Reading

• Getting to know iOS 7 MAM: iCloud keychain, per app VPN and more

  In iOS 7, Apple added some important and useful mobile application management features such as per app VPN and the iCloud keychain.  Continue Reading

• Setting policies for consumer cloud storage use

  Consumer cloud storage services offer ubiquitous access to data, but IT admins need mobile data security policies to protect their companies.  Continue Reading

• Consumer cloud-based storage services force changes in security

  Employees use consumer cloud-based storage services to make their jobs easier, but there are enterprise services that give IT some control over data.  Continue Reading

• The importance of network access management in BYOD shops

  Network access management helps keep your company out of hot water if BYOD users do anything illegal from your infrastructure.  Continue Reading

• With iOS 7, Apple's Volume Purchase Program is better for IT and users

  Updates to the Apple Volume Purchase Program make it easier for IT to buy and distribute applications for users' iOS 7 devices.  Continue Reading

• Does a corporate app store make sense for your organization?

  In the first of a three-part series, contributor Tom Nolle explains how to determine whether a corporate app store makes sense for your organization.  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 BYOD strains corporate network bandwidth

  Companies that allow users to bring their own devices to work have to supply enough corporate network bandwidth or employees will face bottlenecks.  Continue Reading

• Six ways consumerization leads to data leaks

  Mobile devices, the cloud and other consumerization staples can be vectors for data leaks, and there aren't any surefire ways to keep data safe.  Continue Reading

• Pros and cons of mobile desktop virtualization

  There are use cases for delivering virtual desktops to smartphones and tablets, but mobile desktop virtualization comes with usability issues.  Continue Reading

• Are MDM tools as secure as you think?

  MDM tools help protect devices and corporate data, but they have vulnerabilities. MDM shouldn't be the only component of your security strategy.  Continue Reading

• A technical deep dive on iOS app distribution

  The rules around iOS app distribution vary depending on the type of app. Deployment options abound, but none are a piece of cake.  Continue Reading

• Backend as a Service: Reap the benefits, master the challenges

  In this Q & A, Gartner Research Director Gordon Van Huizen discusses Backend as a Service (BaaS) trends with contributor Peter Schooff.  Continue Reading

• Managing endpoints is about monitoring access, not device control

  Managing endpoints in the BYOD era isn't easy, and you have to come at it with the right attitude. Focus more on access and less on device control.  Continue Reading

• When it comes to endpoint management, data is king

  IT can't treat users' personal devices like they're corporate-owned, so for successful endpoint management, control how employees can access data.  Continue Reading

• How personal cloud-based services jeopardize corporate data security

  Often unwittingly, workers using personal cloud-based services put corporate data at risk. Files can leak from or can be accidentally made public.  Continue Reading

• Six data loss prevention strategies for mobile environments

  Having data loss prevention strategies in place -- such as user education and digital tags -- before data leaks can save companies big bucks.  Continue Reading

• How device manufacturers make Android fragmentation worse

  It's up to mobile device vendors to get operating system updates to Android users. When they don't deploy OS updates, Android fragmentation occurs.  Continue Reading

• Six steps for launching an effective BYOD program

  Gartner Research Vice President Michael Disabato offers six steps for creating an effective corporate bring your own device (BYOD) program.  Continue Reading

• Alternative tablet applications for Microsoft Office users

  Microsoft Office users who work from tablets know that the two don't always play nice, but there are alternative tablet applications for workers to use.  Continue Reading

• Eight Apple iOS 7 features that IT needs to know

  Apple iOS 7 features some new MDM and application management tools that could help IT retain control over iOS devices.  Continue Reading

• Pros and cons of dual persona technology

  Lots of vendors offer technologies to separate work and personal data on users' devices, but dual persona isn't the answer to all security woes.  Continue Reading

• Can IT manage the Android fragmentation problem?

  Android fragmentation makes it difficult to manage devices, whether they're corporate or employee owned, and MDM can't cover all the bases.  Continue Reading

• Integrating MDM tools with enterprise data and applications

  When your MDM tools integrate well with existing enterprise systems, data and applications, it can improve employee productivity and IT workflows.  Continue Reading

• Fitting MDM products into your existing infrastructure

  MDM products must monitor various devices, enforce corporate policies and integrate with existing hardware, software and IT management workflows.  Continue Reading

• The five components of a successful bring-your-own-device policy

  Crafting a comprehensive bring-your-own-device policy can make your BYOD program successful. Be sure to consider security, training and more.  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

• Protecting the corporate network with a mobile device security strategy

  With a security strategy that includes device discovery and impact assessment, you can protect your corporate network from some mobile device dangers.  Continue Reading

• Improving business productivity with mobile device support

  With the right enterprise mobility management tools and rules for mobile device support, your BYOD program can improve business productivity.  Continue Reading

• Introduction to iPad administration

  You can use Apple Configurator and over-the-air methods to send configuration profiles to iPads, giving you more control over iPad administration.  Continue Reading

• Advanced mobile device management software capabilities to consider

  Once you have the basics of MDM down, it's time to look into more advanced mobile device management software for service, app and document management.  Continue Reading

• Basic features and capabilities to look for in MDM tools

  Choosing the best mobile device management tools can be tricky. Success requires matching product capabilities to mobile workforce needs.  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

• Top 10 BYOD pitfalls to avoid if you allow personal devices

  If your company allows personal devices, make sure you know which mistakes to avoid, such as locking down devices and going without a BYOD policy.  Continue Reading

• MAM products overview: Your options for simpler mobile management

  Many vendors offer MAM products with different features and capabilities. Check out this overview to see what you get from each provider's software.  Continue Reading

• Tackling iOS device management with Apple Configurator

  Apple Configurator simplifies iOS device management and configuration and makes it easier for admins to prepare and supervise devices.  Continue Reading

• Making Apple Configurator part of broader iOS device management

  Apple Configurator can help IT manage some aspects of iOS devices, but it's more of a supplement to other MDM products than a standalone tool.  Continue Reading

• Using Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync for MDM: What you can and can't do

  Many companies use Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync to give users email access, but its limitations prevent it from being a full MDM tool.  Continue Reading

• Apple AirPrint and iOS printing alternatives: An IT overview

  Getting a document from a mobile device to paper is a hassle, but there are many options to help with iOS printing, including Apple AirPrint.  Continue Reading

• Six enterprise cloud storage and file-sharing services to consider

  Each enterprise cloud storage and file-sharing service has different capabilities. Know what you're getting and make sure it's the right fit.  Continue Reading

• Three steps to successful BYOD bandwidth management

  With lots of mobile devices on a network, bandwidth gets eaten up quickly. Access controls and traffic shaping can help with bandwidth management.  Continue Reading

• Box security features help set some cloud concerns to rest

  Box's security features include seven permission layers, authentication and MDM integration so employees can use the cloud and IT can still sleep.  Continue Reading

• How CloudGateway works to enable enterprise mobility

  Through its CloudGateway product, Citrix offers an enterprise app store, app wrapping tools and more to help organizations and their users go mobile.  Continue Reading

• Best practices for improving mobile data security

  MDM and MAM software give IT control over mobile data security risks. Requiring passwords, encrypting stored data and using remote wipe can help too.  Continue Reading

• Mobile application security best practices to protect corporate data

  You can mitigate mobile application security risks that threaten data, such as lost devices and malware, with good MDM and stored data encryption.  Continue Reading

• Why the smartphone won't replace the business landline just yet

  As more employees make work calls on their smartphones, employers may consider ditching their landlines, but that can lead to unforeseen problems.  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 to manage mobility beyond using MDM

  IT admins who have to manage mobility face a big task. MDM and other management technologies need to evolve so admins can keep up.  Continue Reading

• Data and device encryption on iOS, Android, Windows Phone and BlackBerry

  The major mobile operating systems all have different data and device encryption options. Enable the right features to keep devices and data safe.  Continue Reading

• BYOD pros and cons: Spend less on devices, more on support

  One of the biggest draws of BYOD is that it can save money. But where companies save on devices, they have to spend on training and support resources.  Continue Reading

• Mobile device management checklist

  A well-thought-out mobile device management strategy is a key ingredient for any successful mobility deployment.  Continue Reading

• Minimizing BYOD security risks through policy and technology

  You can mitigate the major BYOD security risks by implementing policies, employing the right technologies to enforce them and encrypting data.  Continue Reading

• Apple VPP makes it easier to buy iOS business apps

  The Apple Volume Purchasing Program lets organizations buy public iOS business apps for employees who use iPhones and iPads for work.  Continue Reading

• How an identity management system can improve mobile security

  With an identity management system, IT professionals can manage and keep track of who's accessing the network and what services they're trying to use.  Continue Reading

• As enterprise MDM software evolves, advanced features emerge

  Today's enterprise MDM software is doing its job -- for now. As mobile devices get more advanced, management vendors will have to provide better features.  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

• Where business file sharing and email meet

  When files are too big to share via a corporate email account, users turn to personal email. To support big attachments, email and cloud have merged.  Continue Reading

• Four BYOD challenges to consider before diving in

  Allowing users to bring their own devices to work has several benefits, but if you don't plan properly, these BYOD challenges could blindside you.  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

• How consumer-grade wireless routers can fit in the business world

  Consumer routers are cheaper than their enterprise counterparts. If you only need a few access points, these wireless routers might fit the bill.  Continue Reading

• Mobile application developers debate hybrid solutions

  Mobile applications developers stuck on the HTML5-native debate have a third option -- building hybrid apps.  Continue Reading

• BYOD privacy: Is Big Brother watching?

  It's important to respect end users' BYOD privacy, but balancing their rights and your organization's security can be a tricky task.  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

• Secure app delivery: Tough, but not a lost cause in the BYOD age

  Obi-Wan was Leia's only hope, but BYOD admins have secure app delivery to help stop malware and viruses from blowing up their planet. I mean, office.  Continue Reading

• Remote wipe 101: Policy and how-tos for protecting mobile data

  Most mobile devices have native remote wipe capabilities. If those features aren't enough for your company, supplement them with MDM and the cloud.  Continue Reading

• Dropbox vs. Google Drive: Which is better for business?

  In the Dropbox vs. Google Drive fight, there isn't a clear winner. Choosing the right one for your company will depend on what users need.  Continue Reading

• BYOD advantages: Save money, mobilize workers, embrace the cloud

  BYOD can help organizations save money, implement a cloud-centric IT strategy and improve employee mobility, all of which can lead to increased productivity.  Continue Reading

• How to handle Windows 8 and Windows RT tablets in the enterprise

  Windows 8 and the Windows RT tablet could be coming to an office near you. Brush up on how to license and manage these consumer-focused devices.  Continue Reading

• SAFE-certified devices make Android work for businesses

  If your employees use SAFE-certified Android devices for work, you have tons of Samsung APIs at your disposal to make managing the devices easier.  Continue Reading

• Personal hotspots let users bring their own Internet

  As more employees use personal hotspots, they can bypass the Internet filters and other controls IT has set up. But stopping this trend is hard.  Continue Reading

• MDM plus MAM tools equals a one-two punch for BYOD admins

  Managing devices is only half the BYOD battle. With mobile application management, you can deploy and secure apps, so everyone benefits from mobility.  Continue Reading

• Why BYOD costs more than you think: An FAQ

  Analyze all of BYOD's potential effects on your bottom line before jumping on the bandwagon. Hidden BYOD costs abound, and it won't always save money.  Continue Reading

• Choosing a cloud file storage provider: A first-person perspective

  Cloud file storage can be a great way to work on the go. Evaluate your needs and policies and test out the available services before you lock in a provider.  Continue Reading