Colligo Blog: Mobile Content Management

The bring-your-own-device (BYOD) model may seem like an inexpensive way to increase your company’s mobile access, but it has technical drawbacks when trying to bring business-critical applications to the devices employees use. A recent CIO.com article offers tips for improving mobile collaboration, making it easy and attractive for employees.

Organizations realize that providing mobile applications and access to employees has the potential to dramatically increase productivity. So why are they slow to bring out mobile versions of enterprise software? Learn how to overcome three main obstacles slowing the deployment of enterprise-grade mobile applications, as outlined in a recent ZDNet article.

Governments have a reputation for lagging behind the private sector when it comes to adopting technology. But as they face pressure to operate more efficiently, governments are embracing many emerging technologies. An article from CMSWire highlights three of the top trends that Gartner expects to have a big impact on improving government efficiency.

You probably use your mobile phone for tasks like checking email and making appointments on your calendar. But what about “real work” that’s more process-driven, such as editing a contract? As an article from CMSWire points out, more process-focused apps are going to be needed for people to be truly productive using mobile devices.

An article from BaselineMag.com reports how “mobile apps are increasingly the glue that holds everything together” for businesses. That’s why more organizations are creating their own enterprise app stores to provide employees with options when it comes to approved apps. Learn how mobile apps could benefit your organization.

Enterprise mobility enables end users to work faster and more effectively whenever and from wherever they’re located. But despite those benefits, mobile app adoption remains low, an article from CMSWire reports. The key to boosting user adoption is clearly communicating the benefits and addressing concerns about security or privacy.

When you think of “mobile employees,” what pops into your head? It’s probably employees who frequently travel for work or those who work remotely. But don’t overlook employees who work in an office environment and spend most of the day away from their desk. An article on IT Business Edge explains why those employees also need mobile collaboration tools.

If you’re seeking to improve collaboration and communication across your organization, tools like SharePoint are able to help. But technology alone isn’t going to make a difference. To truly embrace the changes that collaboration tools enable, you need to change how your organization operates and thinks, according to an article on Re/code.

A recent survey shows that public sector organizations are more interested in using a bring-your-own-device (BYOD) approach to reduce costs than private sector businesses. However, concerns about security are holding them back, according to an article from PublicTechnology.net. Learn how taking the right approach to BYOD could actually improve security.

While most organizations view enterprise collaboration as “crucial” to business success, they’re also confused about how collaboration and social tools link together, according to recent research from AIIM. An article on the CMSWire website breaks down the 33-page study and highlights four keys to enterprise collaboration success.