MobileIron.com - Taking Smartphone Data To The Cloud

The Mobile Iron Virtual Platform aims to address what its creators term “the chaos of smartphones in the enterprise”. They claim that while smartphones have added a true sense of versatility into any endeavor, they also have introduced challenges that have to do with the escalation of costs and general usability, not to mention the risks that such devices bring about like being damaged accidentally. That is why they have devised this platform. Basically, it moves smartphone data to the enterprise cloud. In this way, the data is not only instantly (and permanently) reachable, but companies can even save on monthly carrier expenses and enhance the experience of users.

This platform can be purchased through the site, and implementing it is a simple matter as a single appliance must be installed. This plugs into the corporate network, and from that point onwards the company can visualize the operations carried out. And employers benefit from enhanced content sharing and mobile search functionalities.

As it is correctly pointed on the site, companies often have little access into what is on the phones of their employers, and what is that data being used for. A service like this one minimizes risk and accelerates proceedings for every concerned individual that is included into the equation.

“MobileIron was founded to bring simplicity to the chaos of smartphones in the enterprise. Smartphones are quickly becoming the primary personal communications and computing platform for business. However, they introduce cost, risk, and usability challenges that traditional mobile device management strategies cannot address. Our approach is to simplify the problem for IT, finance, and end-users by moving smartphone data to the enterprise cloud. The MobileIron Virtual Smartphone Platform is the first solution to combine data-driven central management of smartphones with deep visibility into real-time usage and cost drivers. Most companies have minimal visibility into what’s on a phone and how it’s being used. MobileIron’s unique architecture eliminates this blind spot. The MobileIron Virtual Smartphone Platform is packaged as a simple-to-install appliance that plugs into a corporate network and lets our customers quickly gain control of their smartphone operations.”

Companies have the right to know what uses their smartphones are being put to. This platform does that, and it also benefits employers as added functionalities are unlocked.

Is it that easy to install and configure? What kind of guidance is provided?