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first published week of: 02/20/2017
For #genmobile a phone is not really technology, it is just how you get things done. For enterprises this means that mobile strategy is not about technology it is about providing staff with what they expect.
This means providing a network and a bring-your-own-device policy which won’t get in the way of them doing their jobs.
They need safe and secure access to company systems regardless of the device they’re using. That requires secure networks, but it also needs staff to know and understand the security and privacy requirements of using company resources via third party networks.
The same is true for your customers. It is not about ‘mobile first’ any more – it is mobile or nothing.
The time we spend using our mobile devices shows no sign of reducing.
One big predicted change for the year ahead is in how we use applications. The trend is expected to be towards ‘instant apps’ rather than traditional downloaded software. An old cynic might suggest these sound a bit like websites – they’ll allow instant access to the services and data you need without an annoying trip to the app store. continued…