Managing mobile devices in the enterprise

Resources and information for service providers responsible for managing mobile devices in the enterprise. Learn about tools and best practices from laptops to smartphones.

September 04, 2019 04 Sep'19
Insight-PCM deal opens integration, service opportunities

Insight CEO Ken Lamneck says the newly closed PCM purchase will augment the combined company's managed service offerings, add scale to its product business and boost efficiency.
May 04, 2018 04 May'18
Software-defined access: Safe-T launches channel program

Safe-T, an Israeli company that offers technology based on software-defined perimeter architecture, has launched a channel program and is looking for partners in the U.S.; more news from the week.
December 09, 2016 09 Dec'16
BlackBerry partners tapped for role in new mobile security platform

BlackBerry is enabling channel partners to play a consulting and integration role with its newly announced BlackBerry Secure mobile security platform; more news from the week.
February 13, 2015 13 Feb'15
Tech Data Mobile Solutions to carry AT&T mobile offerings

This week, Tech Data expanded its carrier portfolio to include A&T; Naverisk integrated its RMM software with Vorex's PSA product; and more.

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Microsoft Intune

Microsoft Intune is a cloud-based enterprise mobility management tool that aims to help organizations manage the mobile devices employees use to access corporate data and applications, such as email. Continue Reading
HP Partner First Program (formerly HP PartnerOne program)

HP Partner First is a channel partner program that provides resources and benefits for value-added resellers (VARs), systems integrators (SIs), service providers, hosting providers, independent software vendors (ISVs), distributors and other ... Continue Reading
Managed mobility services market: Complexity fuels channel growth

The complex nature of enterprise mobility opens service opportunities for channel companies, but also makes for a challenging and competitive environment. Continue Reading

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Dell XPS 15 2-in-1 laptop slims down, but it's no tablet

Despite Dell's best efforts, including combining CPU and GPU in a single processor to make the device smaller, the XPS 15 2-in-1 still falls short as a tablet. Continue Reading
Mobile management services offer SI, reseller opportunities

Mobile lifecycle management services offer opportunities for a range of companies, including resellers, systems integrators, outsourcers and communications service providers. Continue Reading
Device as a service set to expand for channel partners

The device-as-a-service market is poised for growth as customers look to trim Capex, but channel partners may need to recast themselves if they want to serve as a DaaS provider. Continue Reading

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Grant Thornton LLP taps Rightpoint for digital workspace

Grant Thornton LLP, a professional services firm, got an assist from Rightpoint on a digital workspace project that breathed new life into an aging intranet system. Continue Reading
The tradeoffs of partnering with managed mobility services providers

The increasingly complicated world of enterprise mobility spells opportunity for channel partners, and partnering with a large managed mobility services provider may be the best way to overcome the high barrier of entry. Continue Reading
Delivering managed mobility services: The challenges and opportunities

Despite all the enthusiasm surrounding managed mobility, solution providers are struggling to deliver these services. Learn what the challenges are and how to differentiate your offerings. Continue Reading

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Manage Windows 7 hardware with Device Manager

Updating driver components and troubleshooting dicey devices gets easier with Windows 7 Device Manager, which helps solutions providers manage hardware, processors and disk drives. Continue Reading
Power management strategies

Desktop power management is an increasingly important avenue to cut down on your customers' energy use. In this podcast, PC expert Stephen J. Bigelow steps through techniques for cutting power usage on end-user computers. Continue Reading
Configuring Linux servers for remote support

Configuring secure shell (SSH) on a Linux box may be the best way to provide remote server support. Continue Reading