Enterprise mobile strategy
A thorough enterprise mobile strategy is essential to digitized companies' success as more employees use cell phones and cloud services to work outside of the office. Find the latest news, tips and opinion about implementing an enterprise mobility strategy, including advice on how to secure mobile data in the enterprise and institute mobile app development best practices.
Top Stories
-
Tip
13 Dec 2022
36 edge computing companies to watch in 2023
With the amount of data organizations are generating today, IT leaders should consider edge computing technologies to keep all that data closer to the edge. Continue Reading
-
Tip
07 Oct 2021
6 dangers of shadow IT and how to avoid them
When employees use unapproved devices and software, they create information security vulnerabilities. Here's a look at some of those risks and how IT can prevent them. Continue Reading
-
News
01 Oct 2021
Experts cautious about Apple's mood-detecting AI research
The tech giant is working with UCLA to develop technology that uses facial recognition, sleep, typing patterns and other data points to detect emotion. But some are cautious. Continue Reading
-
Guest Post
07 May 2021
Develop 5G ecosystems for connectivity in the remote work era
Adopting a 5G ecosystem could enable enterprises to better compete in offering edge computing and remote work options without sacrificing connectivity. Continue Reading
-
News
27 Apr 2021
Social media algorithms under Senate microscope
Social media algorithms, like those from Facebook, Twitter and YouTube, have created economies and sowed misinformation. Senators want to know how they should be legislated. Continue Reading
-
Feature
23 Apr 2021
The future of e-commerce: Trends, tips, traps to avoid
The term 'e-commerce' has been around for decades. What does it mean for today's businesses? Not what it did in the 1990s -- or even a mere 12 months ago. Continue Reading
-
News
22 Apr 2021
Apple App Store, Google Play scrutinized in antitrust hearing
Spotify, Tile and Match spoke against Apple and Google's app store practices during an antitrust hearing Wednesday. Continue Reading
-
Feature
23 Dec 2020
What experts say to expect from 5G in 2021
In this roundup of networking blogs, experts explore 5G's potential in 2021, including new business and technical territories 5G may explore and features to transform enterprises. Continue Reading
-
Feature
17 Dec 2020
Private 5G companies show major potential
Companies across several vectors are deploying their own private 5G networks to solve business challenges. Here, experts dive into the areas where they're showing the most potential. Continue Reading
-
Feature
09 Dec 2020
Top private 5G use cases and benefits in the enterprise
Although 5G is still years away from mainstream adoption, some enterprises have started rolling out use cases that can deliver significant ROI by transforming private networking infrastructure. Continue Reading
-
Feature
01 Oct 2020
The 3 different types of 5G technology for enterprises
5G isn't a single flavor of cellular technology; it's three flavors, and each one can enable advanced capabilities, such as ultrareliable low latency and IoT connectivity. Continue Reading
-
Feature
05 Aug 2020
5G for enterprises requires other tech to reap full benefits
5G won't solve all an organization's problems or fully replace existing 4G LTE architecture. In fact, 5G needs other technology for it to truly succeed and be useful. Continue Reading
-
Feature
05 Aug 2020
What IT pros can expect from 5G core network architecture
5G is the first 'G' in the cloud, which means its network architecture can enable functions, services and capabilities past cellular generations couldn't. Here's what to expect. Continue Reading
-
Feature
12 Jun 2020
COVID-19 speeds up future-of-work plans for companies
Forrester Research analysts look at how companies must contend with four "shocks" for their future-of-work plans to have any measure of success. Continue Reading
-
Feature
04 Jun 2020
Know how to secure your home network while working from home
Employees need to know how to properly protect their home networks as they work remotely, including setting policies for security, passwords, disaster recovery and more. Continue Reading
-
Feature
14 May 2020
Overcoming the challenges of managing your team remotely
With a vast majority of office employees forced to work remotely from home due to the global pandemic, managers face a new set of worker productivity issues to solve. Continue Reading
-
News
20 Mar 2020
Vendors offer free remote work technology for telecommuting
It's more than a marketing ploy: Cloud technology vendors, seeing their own issues enabling remote work, extend paid products to customers for free. Continue Reading
-
Tip
24 Feb 2020
How ITSM services on mobile devices power employees, boost service
Delivering ITSM on mobile devices boosts productivity through the enterprise and will help CIOs drive digital transformation. Here's why and what you need to do. Continue Reading
-
Tip
14 Feb 2020
Watch for these 6 wireless networking trends in 2020
No doubt you've heard about 5G and Wi-Fi 6. But don't forget other wireless trends emerging in 2020, such as CBRS, dynamic spectrum sharing and Open RAN. Continue Reading
-
Tip
04 Dec 2019
Assess the Wi-Fi 6 features available in Wave 1 and Wave 2
Catch up on the different features available with the first wave of Wi-Fi 6, including OFDMA and Target Wake Time, and find out which capabilities Wave 2 will bring. Continue Reading
-
Tip
11 Nov 2019
Agile practices endure and continue to adapt
As the 20th anniversary of the Agile Manifesto approaches, Agile practices remain vital to software development and are being adapted to critical business functions outside of IT. Continue Reading
-
Guide
02 Oct 2019
5G explained: A deep dive into the features and facts
In this 5G guide, learn about key features, challenges and deployment tips. This 5G explanation goes beyond the fundamentals and explores 5G's relationship to other technologies. Continue Reading
-
Feature
12 Aug 2019
The essential 5G glossary of key terms and phrases
To understand 5G, delve into various elements that encompass the new technology. This glossary of 5G keywords explains what 5G is and how its new features work. Continue Reading
-
Tip
17 Jul 2019
How edge computing differs from decentralized computing
Edge computing isn't about sticking servers and storage in a branch location. Learn the critical differences between edge and traditional decentralized computing. Continue Reading
-
Opinion
18 Jun 2019
CIOs need a strategy for AR and VR use cases -- now
CIOs need to start thinking about AR and VR and other immersive technologies as the new enterprise UI. Continue Reading
-
Feature
07 Jun 2019
Build a digital transformation strategy with software at its core
What is a winning digital transformation strategy? For many companies, it starts with an overhaul of their software environments. Our comprehensive guide explains how it's done. Continue Reading
-
Tip
15 May 2019
5G enables AR and VR for the enterprise: CIO primer
Lag time and the inability to accommodate multiple users have limited AR and VR for enterprise use. 5G will change that, spurring new ways of working and of serving customers. Continue Reading
-
Feature
26 Apr 2019
The shift to edge computing is happening fast -- here's why
Whether you call it the Fourth Industrial Revolution or digital transformation, enterprise IT is being changed fast, and forever, and edge computing is a big reason why. Continue Reading
-
Feature
26 Apr 2019
IoT, machine learning, MookieBot triple threat for Red Sox IT in 2019
Red Sox IT chief Brian Shield talks about the next leg of the franchise's digital transformation: using IoT and machine learning to serve fans and sharpen at-bats. Continue Reading
-
Feature
26 Apr 2019
How the Red Sox built a winning digital transformation roadmap
Years before it became a thing, Red Sox IT chief Brian Shield came up with a digital transformation roadmap that positioned the storied team for DX success. Continue Reading
-
News
25 Mar 2019
JOANN Stores hires new CIO to push customer experience strategy
JOANN Stores' announcement of a new CIO hire is another signal that engaging customers is increasingly part of the CIO portfolio. Continue Reading
-
News
28 Jan 2019
Amazon WorkLink aims to simplify secure mobile device access
Amazon WorkLink enables users to access behind-the-firewall content with their mobile devices and helps eliminate cumbersome VPN and mobile device management setups. Continue Reading
-
Feature
10 Dec 2018
Cloud collaboration benefits the future of work
The future of work relies on cloud collaboration abilities to keep employees and content connected, both inside and outside brick-and-mortar buildings. Continue Reading
-
Feature
13 Nov 2018
5 'technology enablers' key to Travelport's digital transformation plan
Travelport CIO Matt Minetola details the five 'technology enablers' key to the success of the company's digital transformation plan and explains why the travel commerce platform relies on a hybrid cloud approach. Continue Reading
-
News
14 Sep 2018
What's in it for the enterprise at 2018 Apple event? Apple Watch, AR
The 2018 Apple event may not have wowed on the smartphone front, but the new Watch Series 4, with a built-in ECG, could be a hit in the C-suite and a life saver for remote workers. Continue Reading
-
News
10 Aug 2018
Report on Alexa-enabled devices puts spotlight on voice commerce
Not many people buy things using Amazon's Alexa-enabled devices, a new report contends. What does that say about voice commerce and how the enterprise uses voice computing technology? Continue Reading
-
Blog Post
31 Jul 2018
AR headsets in the enterprise: An expert perspective
In his book, The Fourth Transformation, Shel Israel makes the argument that augmented reality -- the superimposition of digital information on the real world -- is the next technology innovation ... Continue Reading
-
News
30 Jul 2018
6 enterprise AR use cases
Augmented reality is making its way into the enterprise. Here, experts detail six AR use cases and how AR headsets are helping boost productivity and reduce errors. Continue Reading
-
Feature
15 Jun 2018
Law firm makes case for technology-enabled transformation
Top 100 law firm Jackson Lewis redefines how it provides legal services to clients as part of a technology-enabled transformation overseen by its first-ever chief digital officer. Continue Reading
-
Feature
30 Mar 2018
Machine learning use cases, touch-text-talk on Box CIO's to-do list
Intuitive interfaces, automating menial work so people can focus on big ideas, finding AI and machine learning use cases -- Box CIO Paul Chapman's to-do list is awesome. Continue Reading
-
Video
30 Nov 2016
The impact of mobile technology on business operations
The impact of mobile technology on business is becoming more evident as mobile computing moves to take over the enterprise. Continue Reading
-
News
14 Oct 2016
Samsung Note 7 disaster a CIO parable about quality assurance
Reasons for the Samsung Note 7 disaster are not fully known, but experts are certain of this: A shoddy quality assurance process can kill you. Also: Gig economy up; PC orders down; Amazon stores a-coming. Continue Reading
-
Tip
24 Aug 2016
Mobile security issues and solutions
Mobile technology usage is growing just as the number of threats facing mobile data is growing. CIOs must combat mobile security issues to stay ahead in the mobile-dominated world. Continue Reading
-
Feature
29 Jan 2016
Internet of Things: Food safety apps set to emerge
Food safety could emerge as a key application for the Internet of Things in the coming months, providing real-time visibility in the vast food supply chain. Continue Reading
-
Blog Post
20 Nov 2015
Google unveils app streaming; business lessons from blackjack
Google's new app-streaming feature is taking deep linking even further, seeking to improve the mobile experience of users reluctant to download apps. But what does it mean for developers? In this ... Continue Reading
-
Feature
19 Oct 2015
Building an online game platform: Startup caters to developers
The online game platform startup STOVE aims to solve the catch-22 of platform businesses by offering business assistance to its content producers, in addition to user analytics. Continue Reading
-
News
04 May 2015
The secret to becoming a 'digital master'? Close the IT/business gap.
Capgemini's Didier Bonnet shines a light on how businesses are mastering the digital transformation: The Data Mill reports from the CDO Summit. Continue Reading
-
Opinion
27 Apr 2015
Ten analytics success stories in a nutshell
Analytics success stories from the likes of Burberry, CBS, Coca-Cola and L'Oreal. The Data Mill reports. Continue Reading
-
Feature
23 Apr 2015
Profiles in digital leadership at Forbes, CBS, US Bank
Forbes, CBS and US Bank use social media marketing, mobile devices, Agile project development -- and strong IT-marketing partnerships -- to drive digital projects. Continue Reading
-
Quiz
30 Jan 2015
SMAC strategy and governance: A CIO quiz
The intersection of social, mobile, analytics and cloud is transforming IT strategies. Are you properly governing your SMAC strategy? Take this quiz to find out. Continue Reading
-
Blog Post
07 Nov 2014
Free Office apps to mobile users a teachable moment for CIOs
The big news this week is that Microsoft has decided to change up its software strategy. The software giant is now offering free Office apps for iPhone and Android users and has even made a deal ... Continue Reading
-
Blog Post
17 Oct 2014
Is there a business workhorse behind the comely exterior of iPad Air?
Not so long ago, SearchCIO cautioned CIOs to hold off on replacing PCs with tablets. Despite all the user-friendliness of tablets, there was not a whole lot of heavy duty work that we business ... Continue Reading
-
Blog Post
12 Sep 2014
iPhone 6, Apple Watch set new bar for enterprise mobile computing
You might think the big news this week is Apple's unveiling of the iPhone 6 and Apple Watch. And you'd be right. Almost. For CIOs, the news is not about the devices, per se, but what these (by most ... Continue Reading
-
Blog Post
25 Jul 2014
Cheers! It's mobile time
If you’re doubting fully integrating mobile into your business model, take a good hard look at Uber. As reported in this week's Searchlight, many finance professors argued Uber wasn't worth the $17 ... Continue Reading
-
Guide
24 Jul 2014
CIO Innovator profiles: Industry groundbreakers, great IT leaders
SearchCIO's award-winning CIO Innovator profile series features IT executives who are applying information technology to enable, grow and transform business. Continue Reading
-
Blog Post
03 Jul 2014
Tablet productivity still largely out of individual workers' reach
I think it's safe to say we've covered bring your own device from almost every angle, from crafting a successful BYOD program to managing and securing mobile devices to integrating mobile in ... Continue Reading
-
Feature
07 May 2014
Mobility trend: For this IT leader, connected car is both zest and threat
The connected car is just one example of a mobility trend that is reshaping business as usual. Continue Reading
-
Blog Post
26 Apr 2014
Facebook on quest for mobile content; CIOs should follow suit
Hey, CIOs, it's time to take a page from Facebook's playbook and focus on user content and mobile engagement. Facebook sure has, with mobile making up an impressive 59% of its $2.27 billion in ad ... Continue Reading
-
Feature
05 Mar 2014
Out of the shadows: Rogue IT is becoming CIO business as usual
The consumerization of IT and increasing demands for business agility are forcing the evolution of rogue IT. How are CIOs responding? Continue Reading
-
Blog Post
21 Feb 2014
Wearable technology another way CIOs can help drive the business
If possible, we're both over thinking and under thinking this whole wearable technology thing. Especially when it comes to the role CIOs are playing, and will play, in the trend. We're over ... Continue Reading
-
Blog Post
10 Jan 2014
Watch out CIOs, wearable technology is on its way
Another International CES show, another year of bloggers complaining how very passe it is. Well, maybe it's a slog to actually be there, but what filtered out through various media seemed, if not ... Continue Reading
-
News
02 Jan 2014
Mobile technology changing India but government must legislate
Mobile technology is changing how Indian government and businesses operate but the regulatory environment must change if the country is to reach its potential Continue Reading
-
Guide
06 Nov 2013
Strategic business intelligence for a mobile future
Gathering, analyzing and providing easy access to data is central to strategic business intelligence programs. Learn more in this CIO Essential Guide. Continue Reading
-
Blog Post
01 Nov 2013
Tech tikes: Great mobile experience crucial to win over future users
We probably didn't need a study to tell us this, but in case there was any doubt, babies are bonkers for mobile devices. Tablets, smartphones, you name it, they want to rub their little mitts on ... Continue Reading
-
Blog Post
27 Sep 2013
BlackBerry's demise puts mobile innovation in question
When it comes to chatter about BlackBerry's fantastic tumble there's plenty being said about who did what wrong and at what point and why. But this week's Searchlight looks at the whole sad story ... Continue Reading
-
Blog Post
20 Sep 2013
Progressing toward an 'appification' nation
There are so many product announcements -- big and small -- pretty much every hour of the day. Maybe that's an exaggeration, but my inbox would beg to differ. That said, it's easy for innovative ... Continue Reading
-
Blog Post
13 Sep 2013
Apple iOs 7 gives a little love to the enterprise
Sooo, who wants a gold iPhone?!* If Apple's annual Cupertino hype-o-rama failed to excite you with it's new colors and cheaper prices for iPhones, that may be because you came in a little late. If ... Continue Reading
-
Blog Post
06 Sep 2013
Microsoft's Nokia acquisition has potential to shake up mobile market
It's a mad, mad, mad, mad mobile world. For the most part that world is being lorded over by Android (Google) and Apple. And while some have pooh-poohed Microsoft's Nokia acquisition as a weak, ... Continue Reading
-
Blog Post
12 Jul 2013
Samsung's Jay-Z mobile app launch a how-not-to reminder for CIOs
Poor Jay-Z already had 99 problems, now an app glitch is one. Actually, the big fail that was the "Magna Carta The Holy Grail" album mobile app launch was more of a problem for business partner ... Continue Reading
-
Blog Post
30 Nov 2012
Not everyone is buying the mobile-first mentality
It's Cyber Week and have we got some great deals for you! That's right, we at SearchCIO.com Searchlight have collected several fine pieces of information from around the Web this week for your ... Continue Reading
-
Tip
19 Nov 2012
Free mobile device policy template examples for CIOs
Is the influx of mobile devices out of control at your organization? These free mobile device policy template examples can help you create guidelines. Continue Reading
-
Blog Post
07 Sep 2012
A little healthy competition helps drive tech innovation
For some folks the start of the fall season brings thoughts of leaf peeping and apple picking. But at SearchCIO.com Searchlight we can't help but think of competition. A presidential ... Continue Reading
-
Blog Post
11 Jun 2012
The Apple Retina display: Big whoop?
Each week, we round up an executive summary of the high points around the blogosphere. This week, we're taking a look at the legality of Internet traffic regulation and how the big Internet ... Continue Reading
-
Blog Post
01 Jun 2012
Smartphone usage a sign of impending mobility tsunami
Consider your own smartphone use when you engage with other businesses -- whether it's checking your servers with a thin client or watching the latest episode of "New Girl." You rely on those apps. ... Continue Reading
-
Blog Post
10 May 2012
The most popular mobile OS? Hint: It's not an Apple product
We've scoured the Web looking for the top notes for your executive lunch break. This week, we're digging into mobile and smartphone news, including the most popular mobile device and the risks your ... Continue Reading
-
Blog Post
09 May 2012
BI? Website relaunch? It's all about mobile app design
Enterprises are outsourcing mobile app design and keeping the names of their partners a closely guarded secret for competitive gain. IT departments are being asked to redesign customer-facing ... Continue Reading
-
Blog Post
19 Mar 2012
The new iPad release: A win or a wash?
Each week, we cover all the best blogs and give an executive summary for busy CIOs. Things were shaking in the world of IT last week, with the breaking news that there's a risk of data privacy on ... Continue Reading
-
Blog Post
05 Mar 2012
Will the Apple iPad 3 release date ever get here? Do you care?
We've tracked down the hottest blog posts and the best tech news that's fit for consumption. This week, we're narrowing in on the Apple iPad 3 release date, the problem with the original iPhone on ... Continue Reading
-
Blog Post
03 Jan 2012
BYOD backlash leads 2012 technology trends
I got a kick out of SearchHealthIT.com's 2012 technology trends not to watch. Since the site launched in late 2009, it has written extensively about electronic medical records, personal health ... Continue Reading
-
Blog Post
13 Dec 2011
Application portals for mobile device management are no joke
What do a Gartner analyst, a Forrester analyst, the CIO of a group of community colleges, and mobile device management (MDM) vendors have in common? (No, this isn't the setup for a bad joke.) ... Continue Reading
-
Blog Post
05 Dec 2011
Can you use the Kindle Fire for business?
Each week, we mine the Web for the jewels of knowledge that appeal to CIOs. This week, we're looking at the trend of using the Kindle Fire in business, what compels women to quit their IT teams and ... Continue Reading
-
Blog Post
30 Nov 2011
First, 'bring your own device'; now, a zero email policy
The wave of optimism that began with advancements in smartphones and tablets that could enable a new generation of bring-your-own-device employees has been taking some strange zigzags of late. The ... Continue Reading
-
Blog Post
17 Oct 2011
The fallout from the BlackBerry outage
Here's what you may have missed last week while you were standing in line to get your new iPhone 4S or waiting for your email during the cataclysmic BlackBerry outage: • As anyone with a ... Continue Reading
-
Blog Post
03 Oct 2011
Whatever happened to last year's promising iPad clones?
Things getting hectic as you enter Q4? It seems like no matter what you do, you still just keep feeling like you're two steps behind. We know how it feels, and we're here to make it better. We've ... Continue Reading
-
Blog Post
29 Sep 2011
What does the Amazon tablet PC mean for midmarket CIOs?
To the surprise of absolutely no one, Amazon has announced the newest player in tablet devices, the Kindle Fire. The most amazing thing about the Amazon tablet PC isn't its screen resolution, the ... Continue Reading
-
Blog Post
19 Sep 2011
Don't hold your breath: It's a long wait for the iPad 3 launch
Twiddling your thumbs waiting for the iPad 3 launch? We've got scoop on the hottest tidbits from around the Web, including a bit of a sticky situation for Google and the creepy potential of big ... Continue Reading
-
Blog Post
22 Aug 2011
Death to the HP TouchPad tablets! Long live the king!
It's been a busy week in tech, with the demise of WebOS on everyone's lips and the inevitable budget crunch as we prepare for 2012. Never fear: We've scoured the Web so you don't have to! Here's a ... Continue Reading
-
Blog Post
03 Aug 2011
Enterprise mobility and the privacy debate
There was an interesting side conversation during the Q&A portion of a session on enterprise mobility at last week's Gartner Catalyst Conference. Someone asked the panel what they thought about ... Continue Reading
-
Blog Post
30 Jun 2011
How enterprises are testing the mobile business app waters
While you're debating whether to develop native mobile business apps, use HTML5 for mobile or take a hybrid approach using PhoneGap, one enterprise IT exec highly recommends asking for an ... Continue Reading
-
Blog Post
08 Apr 2011
Mobile technology in health care now the answer instead of the problem
The first "mobile computing device" that I used was a 30-pound IBM "luggable" PC. It cost more than $4,000 and boasted the Intel 8088 microprocessor running at a blazing 4.77 MHz and ran off of two ... Continue Reading
-
News
29 Mar 2011
The need for IT innovation leads to aggressive collaboration
IT innovation is what happens when there's no money for new equipment but plenty of fresh ideas emanating from all parts of the business. Continue Reading
-
News
22 Mar 2011
CIOs looking for ways to say yes to the iPad in the enterprise
CIOs are looking for ways to say yes to the iPad in the enterprise, despite the technological and cultural challenges associated with new mobile devices. Continue Reading
-
Tip
09 Mar 2011
Seven categories for evaluating mobile device management products
Do you need a mobile device management product to control an employee-driven revolt against corporate-issued devices? Consider these MDM selection tips. Continue Reading
-
Blog Post
03 Feb 2011
Is there an iPhone business app for that?
I’ve had an iPhone 4 for a few months now and I haven’t even begun to tap all the things I can do, and I’m nowhere near taking advantage of all the iPhone business apps. I know this because the ... Continue Reading
-
Podcast
13 Dec 2010
CIO podcasts: Information technology and leadership news and tips
At SearchCIO.com, we're always looking for new ways to deliver the latest IT news and trends. Download these podcasts and listen on the go! Continue Reading
-
Blog Post
12 Oct 2010
Mobile workforce will soon demand iPad-type tablets
If ever there was a no-brainer reason to get an iPad, or some kind of equivalent thin tablet computer that will be coming soon from HP or Dell, it's as a journalist covering a remote assignment. ... Continue Reading
-
News
12 Oct 2010
Mobile data security spans policies, budgets and backups
A proliferation of mobile devices in the enterprise forces CIOs to reassess policies, budgets and backups for mobile data security. Continue Reading
-
Blog Post
11 Oct 2010
CIOs feverishly working on mobile strategy
It seemed no matter how a conversation started out with IT executives at this year’s Society of Information Management national event in Atlanta this week, it somehow wound its way back to ... Continue Reading
-
Tutorial
06 Oct 2010
Enterprise governance guide for CIOs and IT executives
An enterprise governance program is key to the IT success of many organizations. Learn how to properly govern IT assets and resources and align IT governance and compliance. Continue Reading
-
News
16 Sep 2010
Mobile phone security policies give IT some control over the influx
There's no turning back mobile devices' invasion of the enterprise. CIOs need to put mobile phone security policies in place to control these uninvited guests. Continue Reading
-
Blog Post
08 Sep 2010
Meditating on Harvard's mobile strategy, Eric Schmidt and "Lost"
Harvard in the palm of your hand! Just in time for the start of classes, the most Ivy-ed of the ivory towers has launched a mobile initiative that delivers university content -- campus maps, the ... Continue Reading
-
Blog Post
22 Feb 2010
CIO weekly wrap-up: Is the Windows 7 phone suited for the enterprise?
The New York Times caught my eye today with this piece on whether the Windows 7 phone will be better than the iPhone for the enterprise. The BlackBerry is still the undisputed leader and the iPhone ... Continue Reading