Saturday, November 17, 2012

Finding An Enterprise Mobility Solution

By Dianne Crane


In a modern world, keeping a company up to date with the latest technology is an absolute necessity for any who wish to remain competitive. Communication needs are continually changing and advancing and where business is conducted is quickly becoming boundless. This is one reason a successfully growing corporation should consider an enterprise mobility solution for their network.

The days when everyone kept strict nine to five jobs and all work was conducted strictly within company walls are long gone. The digital age has made it possible for people to take their files on the go by accessing them through their wireless or mobile devices. While this makes for more productivity and convenience, it creates several opportunities for security breaches.

Easy access to the internet via wireless mobile devices such as smartphones, laptops and tablets has made it very easy for people to check emails and send sensitive documents to co-workers. With no requirements to sign in to secured networks and limit the programs that work could be done on, doing business from one of these appliances was very convenient. However, the security risks posed by this freedom were numerous.

In a world where an important business deal may hinge on a split second decision, having a mobile workforce could be an incredible advantage. There is much to be said for having the ability to contact any number of employees or co-workers instantaneously regardless of where they may be. This can be especially helpful when investors, customers or suppliers are waiting on answers.

A company may decide to set up their own secured network for mobile users to access for work purposes, however, this can become very expensive having to deal with several different service providers for employee's personal devices. The individual data plan reimbursements for all involved could quickly make the effort ineffective cost-wise. Going through so many carriers also poses a lack of control for the administrators of the program.

Enterprise mobility management solutions offer several different ways for companies to support their mobile workforce without compromising security. Tailor made applications can be designed to fit the individual needs of the business as well as any specialized security concerns they may have. Applications can be created that will give the employees access to the information and files stored on the secured network via logins and passwords.

To further protect sensitive information from being leaked through wireless devices, additional security steps may be implemented before an employee may have access to the network's files and programs. Administrators would have the ability to cancel an individual's sign on privileges with little delay. They will also have the ability to access the mobile devices remotely and delete any potentially risky data from the smartphone, tablet or laptop should the device be lost or stolen.

Companies wishing to expand their reach, whether it be locally, nationally or globally, an enterprise mobility solution may be the perfect way to boost communication and productivity. Business can be conducted quickly and easily from most any wireless device anywhere in the world. An additional advantage is that the programs are individualized to each client to ensure that their needs and security concerns are properly addressed.




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