Carrier: New Revenue Streams
Enterprises are looking for a bundled solution to manage the mobile devices on their networks. MDM is the answer to BYOD for enterprises, and the carriers that provide the best solution will be the winners in the fast-moving MDM game.
“Finally, the most important development in 2012 will be the focus on business models. Operators will become more aggressive as they look for technology to service innovation and focus on delivering stronger customer value to increase their profitability and longevity of service.”
Fierce Wireless - Nicoll: LTE, VoLTE and HSPA+42 will highlight 2012. January 2, 2012.
“For all intents and purposes, iPads and virtually all of today's media tablets are unsecure endpoints. This doesn't diminish the value of the platform, but means that none of the lessons learned on PCs about managing secure endpoints apply.”
Gartner, “5 things about iPads that might surprise IT leaders”, June 23, 2011.
Chiefs: Save Big
Why does your enterprise need a mobile device management solution? Two words: savings and protection. CWMDM provides data and network security with an instant remote lock and wipe capability from a central web-based administrator console. It also allows for remote disabling of data plans when a phone is roaming or international, resulting in significantly reduced data plan bills.
IT Director: Look Like a Hero!
Enterprises today require IT departments to handle mobile technical support, but aren’t providing additional IT resources to handle the load. BYOD doesn’t mean “bring your own device”, it means, “Bet you’re overworked, dammit!”
We know how you feel.
Overheard between the CEO and IT Director:
CEO: “Hi, I just got this new tablet. Can you set it up to work on our network, get my email, remotely access my work files and download a few apps? I need to take it on the road with me this afternoon.”
IT: “Sure. Would you like me to fix the credit-card processing system for our online sales, or set up your device first?”
