3 Ways MOBI Helps You Save on Wireless

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three ways to save on wirelessMOBI’s cutting-edge technology has been developed to save you time and money, from the time a device enters your program to whenever the device is decommissioned. After all, controlling mobile telecom costs begins at the moment a device or line of service is procured.

MAXIMUM CONTROL FOR THE PROGRAM AND BUDGET
Before your wireless program goes live with MOBI, our dedicated Implementation Team works with your enterprise to create in-depth procurement profiles for the entire user base. These profiles provide unprecedented control for administrators, who can allow or restrict end-users’ access to carriers, devices, plans, features, or even accessories, all based on the company’s business needs.
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Consumerization of IT: The New Role of Enterprise Mobility Management

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There are many issues facing corporate wireless programs today, but perhaps the greatest new challenge is the consumerization of IT. This increasingly used term refers to the influence that consumer technology experiences have on the technology used in the workplace. According to a recent survey by Symantec, 91 percent of employees say their company allows them to use their work-related smartphones for personal use. However, only 51 percent report their employer has communicated policies or best practices to them regarding the security of their smartphones.
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Start your 1 to 1 ROI

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Use these essential considerations to start a Return On Investment estimate before you dive into a 1:1 program.

Whether it’s enough for the teachers or a full 1 to 1 program, tablet deployments are becoming more and more popular. Use these points from Brandon Hampton of Mobi Wireless Management, which has worked with schools to prepare for 1:1 adoptions, for some back-of-the-napkin math to get you started on a Return on Investment (ROI) calculation.
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Wireless Costs: Optimize More, Lose Less

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Wireless costs are growing. Users are demanding their pick of devices. Data usage continues to rise as voice usage starts to decline. Device operating systems (OS) are becoming more independent and capable. MDM, M2M and MMP are making wireless a year round education challenges. Each of these items are adding cost and management needs to corporate programs. If one element goes unnoticed, it can significantly add waste into a program.
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The Bottom Line: How Does BYOD Affect Company Finances?

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With mobile devices now ranging from smartphones to tablets to iPads, it’s obvious that technology has gotten more personal. Times have changed. The use of personal devices (individually liable or IL) to access corporate applications and data has come to the forefront for many companies managing their employees’ mobile telecom programs. Personal devices have become increasingly intertwined with employees’ professional lives.

A growing number of companies — 63% of businesses, according to a recent statistic — have begun implementing “bring your own device” (BYOD) programs based on the overlap of personal and professional smartphone usage. However, who should use BYOD programs, and how does this transition affect the finances of both the company and employees? Unfortunately, the answer isn’t cut and dry, but there are a few things to consider before making the move.
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