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Choose and Implement a Mobile Strategy

BYOD is only part of a custom-fit mobile strategy; choose the right mix of models, then tie all of your mobile initiatives together.

  • Most organizations realize the value of enterprise mobility, but want an approach that takes advantage of new technologies, while minimizing security threats, costs, and service desk headaches.
  • IT managers are often forced to adapt their strategy on the run according to the whims of the organization and to keep up with evolving trends in mobile technology. The result is an ad hoc approach that lacks a clear direction.

Our Advice

Critical Insight

  • A hybrid strategy can allow you to focus on security for users accessing sensitive information, offer choice to those who will benefit the most from it, and save money with users that only require basic apps.
  • Implement an EMM platform to serve as your primary defense against security threats arising from mobilization no matter which provisioning models you choose to deploy.
  • Be mindful of hidden costs, such as those associated with supporting multiple devices.

Impact and Result

  • Leverage the powerful potential of mobile to generate enterprise growth with a strategy that builds a direct path to your mobility goals.
  • Navigate the most common challenges that constrain mobile, such as costs, security risks, help desk workloads, and productivity concerns with confidence.
  • Possess a vision for how mobility will transform your organization in the future – including where it can be expanded, limited, and retooled – and execute a plan for implementing the mobile strategy that will take you there.

Choose and Implement a Mobile Strategy Research & Tools

Start here – read the Executive Brief

Read our concise Executive Brief to find out why you should choose and implement a mobile strategy, review Info-Tech’s methodology, and understand the four ways we can support you in completing this project.

1. Assess the current role of mobility in the organization

Establish a baseline by evaluating the current strategy and understanding the mobile requirements of different user groups within your organization.

2. Identify goals and craft the mobile strategy

Create a future vision for mobility in your organization and produce a business case to communicate your mobility vision to management.

3. Develop initiatives and finalize the mobile strategy

Craft a plan to implement the mobile strategy by creating a roadmap that outlines provisioning models, devices, management, training, and support.

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About Info-Tech

Info-Tech Research Group is the world’s fastest-growing information technology research and advisory company, proudly serving over 30,000 IT professionals.

We produce unbiased and highly relevant research to help CIOs and IT leaders make strategic, timely, and well-informed decisions. We partner closely with IT teams to provide everything they need, from actionable tools to analyst guidance, ensuring they deliver measurable results for their organizations.

What Is a Blueprint?

A blueprint is designed to be a roadmap, containing a methodology and the tools and templates you need to solve your IT problems.

Each blueprint can be accompanied by a Guided Implementation that provides you access to our world-class analysts to help you get through the project.

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Get the help you need in this 3-phase advisory process. You'll receive 9 touchpoints with our researchers, all included in your membership.

Guided Implementation 1: Assess the current role of mobility in the organization
  • Call 1: Identify user personas
  • Call 2: Conduct current-state assessment
  • Call 3: Identify pain points of current approach to mobility

Guided Implementation 2: Identify goals and craft the mobile strategy
  • Call 1: Identify enterprise mobility goals
  • Call 2: Determine provisioning model mix and device choice
  • Call 3: Complete the Mobility Vision & Business Case

Guided Implementation 3: Develop initiatives and finalize the mobile strategy
  • Call 1: Brainstorm mobile initiatives
  • Call 2: Construct a mobile strategy roadmap
  • Call 3: Finalize and publish the mobile strategy

Authors

Michael Battista

Scott Janz

Contributors

  • Chris Burford, 1199SEIU National Benefit Fund
  • Jessica Keyes, President, New Art Technologies Inc.
  • Udo Waibel, CTO, FrontRange Solutions

Additional interviews were conducted but, due to privacy and confidentiality requirements, they are not listed.

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