Last week I blogged about an article that was comparing the benefits of Do-It-Yourself versus a Managed Service – and I tossed a third hat in the ring – SaaS. (3rd option is a Charm) And what do you know – here it is!

From Enterprise Mobility World, here’s an article “Benefits of Software as a Service” (SaaS). This article goes through the various categories of benefits that the SaaS model offers enterprises. I think it tells a good story.

But then again, as I’ve told you already, I’m SaaS-y…and I’m not alone.

The more that is being asked us, the more we want from the tools we use to get the job done. We all have rising expectations about what our mobile devices should do for us. More and more is what we’re used to. And more is more being offered.

The demand is there, the supply is there, and IT is in that tough spot in the middle. It looks like, according to this survey from the WES 2008 Conference that enterprises are stepping up to say “ok” to more and more mobile applications even while security concerns are the number one road block to the adoption of enterprise mobile applications.

We all want a little more - is that so wrong? As long as it’s safe.

He may be from across the pond, but the issues around mobility solutions are the same.  This guy is talking about what to consider when selecting an Enterprise Mobility solution - and he’s comparing and contrasting managed service solutions with DIY…I contend that there is a third option to be considered - on-demand.  But I think his evaluation criteria for a solution is right on.

http://enterprisemobilityworld.blogspot.com/2008/05/diy-versus-managed-mobility.html

I’m just SaaS-y.

Daily I fight against procrastination - so I always respond well to a “Just Do It” type of motivation. I thought this was an interesting article about enterprise mobility management - and that it’s time to get started. I personally agree with the “lack of preceived need” being a primary factor that is keeping folks from taking action, and most people and organizations can’t afford to not know what they have and what they’re spending where, with who & why.

Visage|MobilityCentral had one of the busiest booths at the conference. The team was so occupied explaining our product, demonstrating its capabilities, and answering questions from the many visitors that there was barely time to pull out the camera. But, here are a few photo highlights from the conference.

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   The Visage team in party mode celebrating success at the conference. Left to right (back): Dan, Anthony, Dean; (front): Alina, Maggie, Jeff
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   Anthony presenting the MobilityCentral demo. It was a big hit! (No, pictures of his family do not come with the application.)
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   Visage was officially on the schedule at the Demo Showcase! (Although Anthony could talk for hours, he only had 30 minutes.)
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   Those who missed Anthony’s demo were consoled by a John Mayer performance.
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   Two-thirds of the team at the Visage booth (No wonder we had so many visitors…wouldn’t you want to stop and talk with them?)

In this recent article discussing the two most popular smart phones, a user-survey was conducted to understand the wants and needs of mobile users focusing on the iPhone and BlackBerry devices.  

Before you (the mobility manager) make your strategic choice of devices for enterprise-wide deployment, take a closer look at MobilityCentral.  It’s the logical FIRST STEP as you take charge of mobility within your enterprise.  It will give you visibility into what you have today, who has it and how much it is costing you.   Then you can manage your strategic deployment or mobile transformational project with the most modern and sophisticated mobility management tool available.   

Your thoughts?

Yahoo has published a recent story on how the mobile worker is becoming increasingly rude as devices interupt day to day worklife. 

Do you have an easy way to publish not only your Mobile Policy but your Mobile Etiquette?   Take a look at Policy Management in MobilityCentral for an easy but effective way to remind people of the do’s and don’t of mobile usage in the workplace.

 Your thoughts?

A recent article on the department of Natural Resources in Canada uncovers the issues and challenges organizations face today through the proliferation of cell phones, smart phones and other wireless devices to the majority of employees.  

In addition to tracking devices, usage and spend, enterprises and government agencies need to establish mobile policies that match the diverse needs of their workforce,  reduce the cost of service and support of these complex devices in the hands of many and hold invididuals and their managers accountable for the use of these mission critical resources.   Attempting to manage this world with spreadsheets and carrier portals can be futile.  

If you can relate to the issues outlined in this article, take a look at Visage Mobile’s unique people-centric approach to managed mobility. 

Every year, before Chinese New Year, I make a special effort to do a deep clean of my kitchen. It’s important to get the New Year off to a good start and keep the Kitchen God happy. While I don’t know all the details, I do think it’s a good policy and I need external motivation to do an annual kitchen “Detailing”. (more…)