The Seamless Enterprise

As I explore cloud computing more and more, I am surprised by the number of companies that do not see mobility as being integral to cloud solutions. According to McGuire’s Law, the value of a product increases with its mobility. It makes no sense, for instance, to build a next-generation Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) application in the cloud without rich mobile functions. Ideally, the SaaS platform is open enough that even new phones, with no specific SaaS application written for them, still work well. (more…)

Not too long ago, a smartphone was viewed as unnecessary by consumers and inappropriate or inadequate by enterprises, mostly due to security concerns.  Now, both sides of the aisle are converging in the middle, not only accepting smartphones, but demanding them more than any other type of mobile device.  Consumers obviously crave such devices to manage everything in their lives, socialize, and communicate. And, it is becoming clear to enterprises that their networks must adapt and accommodate these robust devices that enable their employees to be more productive, responsive, & efficient.  (more…)