By: Enterprise Mobility Dominates IT Agenda in 2014
A Done Deal
44% of organizations have already implemented an enterprise mobility project.
Big Spend
45% of organizations will spend at least $500,000 on mobility projects over the next 12 to 18 months.
Shopping Spree
Nearly half will invest in mobile apps, devices and mobile device management (MDM) over the next 12 to 18 months.
ROI Drivers
67% of organizations are seeking increased productivity with their planned mobile investments, while 57% want to improve customer service.
Biggest Perceived Barriers to Future Mobile Initiatives
Budget limitations: 57%, Lack of stakeholder buy-in: 48%, Failure to integrate with legacy systems: 43%, Change-management issues: 33%, Post-implementation training challenges: 19%
Best Practices: Get It Right the First Time
Make the budget work so you buy the right mobile tools the first time, to avoid redo's well into your implementation.
Best Practices: Draw a Timeline, Then Double It
These projects often take longer than organizations anticipate. Always start small, typically with a pilot, to get a better sense of the time required.
Best Practices: Connect With the Right Vendors
Early on identify a series of use cases in order to effectively evaluate potential mobile solution providers.
Best Practices: Educate Users
The more employees are trained about the rise of mobile-based threats, and new techniques from bad hackers, the better prepared they'll be to use devices securely.
Best Practices: Screen Business Partners
Enterprises that grant access to third parties must conduct appropriate vetting, just as they would with new employees.
