Top 5 enterprise mobility trends
For years we’ve been working with and talking to organizations of all sizes across industries about the value of meaningful mobility. Though some aspects of mobility are beginning to mature, the constant of technology innovation and its impact on the workforce make it important that we continue to examine current and future trends. This year, Samsung commissioned Oxford Economics to examine the state of enterprise mobility in 2018, and together they highlight five key enterprise mobility trends, some of which are no-brainers while others might surprise you.
- Mobile is a must.
While it’s certainly no surprise to us, more than 80% of survey respondents report their employees needing mobile devices in order to effectively do their jobs. Moreover, 75% say these devices are essential to business workflows. From keeping employees engaged out of office and in off-peak hours, mobile is a requirement for keeping pace with today’s business demands. - BYO vs. corporate-owned devices? Not so fast.
For several years, companies were feeling forced into picking a singular approach for addressing BYOD. Some choose to prohibit it altogether; others welcomed such devices with open arms. Though the love-hate relationship of BYOD may continue, the majority of organizations (52%) are now using a hybrid approach to how various devices fit into their overall mobility plans and how they’re addressed in policies. - The cost of BYOD is complex.
Mistakenly, many organizations opting for a full-on BYOD strategy do so because of the perceived cost savings. However, businesses are increasingly offering stipends to employees who report needing mobile devices to conduct standard business. Additionally, the associated mobile management costs for some organizations of a BYOD environment can eliminate any savings altogether. - Businesses are turning to companies like us for help!
While DIY mobile management is working for some organizations, many are opting to outsource this aspect of their business to ultimately see cost and resource savings. Due to the nuances of creating, deploying and managing a UEM or EMM platform, implementing mobile device usage policies, and working to get an entire company on board, hiring professional help may be the way to go. - A one-size-fits-all approach isn’t cutting it.
In examining mobile maturity indicators, including satisfaction with mobile devices as work tools, deployment of business applications, and benefits associated with mobile security and workforce collaboration, companies using a highly personalized approach to mobile are winning. Specifically, enterprises that provide devices to at least 20% of employees – but not to every employee – scored the highest.
For years at Tech Orchard, we’ve worked to hammer home that no matter what your specific goals and objectives are, or how you approach leveraging mobile devices in your workforce, if you’re not making mobility a priority you’re going to get left behind. Enterprise mobility trends aren’t going to come and go; rather, companies willing to leverage mobility as a meaningful differentiator and competitive advantage will simply continue to evolve as they do for continued success. Contact us to find out how the Tech Orchard team can help.
Introducing AirLift to transition your traditional SCCM environment into the modern age
The Tech Orchard team made the pilgrimage to Las Vegas for the VMworld conference again this year. We were excited to see VMware’s continued focus on UEM and the future of the digital workspace. One of the biggest announcements this year was the official release of a much-anticipated co-management tool that provides a simple way to transition from SCCM, a legacy PCLM tool, to Workspace ONE Modern Management.
Transitioning to the digital workspace in 4 simple steps
Legacy management is everywhere. IT departments are scrambling to keep up with the rapid evolution of technology. Cloud-based services, changing employee preferences and increased cyber security threats make it impossible to succeed in the silos of the past. Companies who are surviving and thriving are doing so by transitioning to the digital workspace and adopting a modern management approach that can keep pace with current and anticipated changes.
A modern management approach to increasing employee engagement
Gallup’s 2017 State of the American Workplace report notes that just 33% of workers in the U.S. are engaged at work. As organizations look for ways to increase engagement and boost productivity, all while keeping data management and security at the forefront of their efforts, it’s clear that modern management is essential for ongoing success.
VMware Workspace ONE 9.7: Understanding the latest release
Apple and Windows 10 users, listen up! VMware has just announced a number of management and security enhancements as part of its Workspace ONE 9.7 release. Within these updates are a number of new functionalities for iOS 12 users and a provisioning package for Windows 10 users available through Dell Factory Services. To find out how to make the most of these enhancements, watch VMware’s six-minute video summarizing what’s new.
Digital workspace solutions: Leveraging the IT Swiss Army knife
The advancement of technology and the current pace of conducting business have changed the way we think about solving problems. Today’s premier IT leaders are constantly challenged with identifying and eliminating siloed solutions. Meanwhile, they are looking to find and/or develop programs, applications and other technologies that are robust and easy to integrate, and that handle everything from systematizing operations and streamlining functionality to accomplishing multiple tasks at once. In other words, they’re looking for the “digital” Swiss Army knife.