Some 95% of CIOs are currently seeking a new way to
manage their mobile devices and applications, according to
research.
Mformation, a provider of
mobile device management (MDM) technologies, surveyed 200
CIOs.
Some 45% said they wanted assistance from mobile operators in
managing mobile devices, and 62%, said they would ditch their
current operator for a competitor if it had a comprehensive MDM
offering.
"Clearly, very real opportunities exist for mobile operators to
provide value-added device management services for enterprise
customers, increasing their competitive advantage," said Matt
Bancroft, chief marketing officer of Mformation.
"More than 90% of CIOs expected operators to play a role in the
management of their mobile devices, with most preferring that
their IT departments directly control the devices with some support
from the operator. There is a significant opportunity for operators
to help enterprises with the challenges and complexities associated
with mobile device management."
