2. Why do enterprises need a mobile strategy? Mobility is an integral and growing part of the majority of businesses An integrated mobile strategy brings obvious benefits Cost/resourcing Greater business control An empowered, more efficient, effective workforce
3. Four grades of enterprise mobile strategy Most companies sit here today
5. The emergence of wireless islands Teleworker Small /remote office Piecemeal approach results in wireless islands and leads to security, quality and cost issues Road warrior Central office
6. User profiles need to move between islands Static role Mobile centric Desk Desk Mobile Floor Office Home Home Desk Desk Mobile Mobile Office Home Office Semi-mobile roles Semi-static role
8. Some key steps in implementing a mobile strategy Future proofing Security Billing Cost minimisation Access away from the core User mobility profiling User data access requirements Assessment of what is in place - networks, devices
9. Security Security is a major issue for IT departments Wireless network security should offer same level of protection as wired Multi-layered defence strategy Not just perimeter based Range of security measures Access controls VPNs Rogue detection tools Chain only as strong as the weakest link
10. Future proofing New technologies - LTE - WiMax Integrated vs siloed Complementary vs competing How are partners riding the wave of development? - strategic - tactical
11. Summary Mobility strategy needs to be holistic Proactive rather than reactive approach Complementary not competing technologies – horses for courses Knowledge and consideration of future wireless technologies essential – mapped onto current and evolving future needs
