Mobile Devices

I recently came across an advertisement supplement of Buffalo Business First newspaper called the Business of Technology that gave a look at Western New York's tech sector and ways businesses are using mobile devices within their company.  One of the advertisements within the insert promoted ShoreTel Mobility Solution.  This system integrates existing enterprise communication applications and infrastructure with leading smartphones and tablets securely, simply, and cost effectively.  This system makes it easy for the workforce to communicate on any device, whether it be a cell phone or tablet, from any location within any network device.  With mobility, work is no longer a location.  Instead it is an activity.  Tablets are transforming the nature of work as companies are turning to mobile applications to enable worker to be productive anywhere. 

Also within the Business of Technology, was an article about the growing security concerns with more people accessing corporate information from personal devices.  A rise in popularity among clients makes it difficult to troubleshoot where a problem is coming from.  It can be challenging to manage and secure a device where the user has total independent freedom to access data wherever and however.  Companies should create a guest network for visitors to use without accessing shared files and folders.  Also companies should create firewalls and secure passwords that can be changed regularly.

Bertola, David.  “Array of Devices Elevate Data Security Concerns.”  Business First: The Business of  Technology 20 Sept. 2013: 11. Print. 11 Nov. 2013.