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Most IT decision makers to adopt mobile business apps in the next 12 months
Integralis, the Theale- headquartered global provider of IT security and information risk management solutions, announced the findings of new research into enterprise use of business applications (apps) on mobile devices. According to the research among 300-plus UK IT decision makers in enterprises, over three-quarters (76%) plan to adopt mobile business apps in the next 12 months, but security, potential loss of data and compliance remain key concerns about business application implementation.
The trend towards mobile devices within the workplace moves on a pace with over half (58%) expecting to adopt personal information management applications, such as email, calendars and contacts in the next 12 months. Communication apps, such as
Webex Skype and iCloud are likely to be adopted by 44%, with 39% of respondents planning to offer access to Internal apps for functions such as updating leave calendars. Collaboration tools, such as Dropbox and Sharepoint will be deployed by just over a third (35%).
Beyond syncing calendars, communicating and collaborating, core mobile business applications offer the potential to transform the way businesses operate. In the coming 12 months, 30% of respondents expect to purchase core mobile business applications. This is a trend that is likely to increase significantly as organisations realise the benefits and are reassured of the security of BYOD and mobile applications.
The 25-44 years age group is much keener than those 45 years and older to embrace the
opportunities presented by mobile business applications but will need to be equipped with the knowledge and skills to make informed decisions. Commenting on this, Neal Lillywhite, managing director, UK at Integralis, said: “It is important that we are educating and training the next generation of CIOs and CISOs, so that they have the skills and understanding to fully exploit the advances in mobile technology and to adopt new working practices securely.”
Despite the potential gains in productivity, flexibility and efficiency offered by mobile business applications, over a quarter of organisations (28%) still do not allow them to be downloaded to mobile devices. “This could be that the case has yet to be proven or that the organisation is still to implement a secure mobile device management strategy. A
surprising 13% of respondents have no policies in place or enforced around mobile business applications being downloaded and used by employees, leaving them vulnerable to breaches, data loss, cybercrime and regulatory admonishment,” commented Alastair Broom, product marketing director, Integralis.
Over half (54%) cite managing security and 44% highlight data protection and compliance as their key concerns around the increasing use of mobile business applications. Coupled with these specific concerns, IT decision makers are also worried about how to finance these changes (34%) and also the potential strain on current IT resources (29%).
To obtain a copy of the full research findings, email:
integralis@origincomms.com
Goals galore for The Brain Tumour Trust
Fresh from a summer of sporting triumphs Pitmans threw itself into the autumn season by arranging a five-a-side football tournament.
12 teams from across the Thames Valley took part in the event in September at Goals Soccer Centre in Winnersh to raise valuable funds for The Brain Tumour Charity, formerly known as Samantha Dickson Brain Tumour Trust.
Teams included Barclays, Finch, HSBC, Chantrey Vellacott DFK, BDO, Lloyds TSB, RSM Tenon, Grant Thornton, RBS, James Cowper and Magal Engineering.
After a rocky start with rain soaking the teams as the rules were explained, things brightened up as the group stages flew by, with Pitmans, Magal Engineering, BDO and Chantrey Vellacott DFK all progressing to the group stages. As the early casualties headed for the bar, the knock-out stages got under way and the competitors were eventually narrowed down to two finalists. BDO came out as the
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eventual winners, narrowly beating MGN Engineering 1-0 in the final.
The tournament was played in a fantastic spirit and was followed by a raffle and BBQ. The event raised a total of £1,038, with all proceeds going to the Brain Tumour Trust.
Pitmans is proud to support The Brain Tumour Charity, the largest dedicated funder of brain tumour research in the UK. They spend around £1 million per year funding top quality scientific and clinical research into childhood and adult brain tumours and are the only brain tumour charity to fund research through a fair, open and transparent process called peer review.
Pitmans would like to thank each and every team who took part as well as everyone who turned up on the day to support.
For more information on the charitable work that Pitmans do, visit
www.pitmans.com/corporate- social-responsibility.php
THE BUSINESS MAGAZINE – THAMES VALLEY – NOVEMBER 2012
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