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Frost & Sullivan: Tablets to Bridge the Gap with Smartphones as More Data-intensive Mobile Applications Migrate over to Tablets(M2 PressWIRE Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) LONDON -- The use of smartphones and laptops is widespread among enterprises, with nearly three out of every four organizations issuing corporate-owned laptops (74 percent) and smartphones (71 percent) to their workforces. Tablets, on the other hand, are issued by only half (47 percent) the surveyed enterprises; however, these devices are expected to bridge this gap over the next three years, as many of the more data-intensive mobile applications migrate over to the tablets. New analysis from Frost & Sullivan (http://www.wireless.frost.com), The Future of Mobile Devices from a Customer PerspectiveUnited States and Europe, finds that by 2016, the use of smartphones is expected to decrease from the current levels of 66 percent to 58 percent, while tablets are expected to increase from 49 percent to 56 percent. Interestingly, while almost 60 percent of organizations allow personal devices to be connected to the corporate network, only four out of ten IT decision makers report that their company has a formal bring your own device (BYOD) policy in place. Approximately 58 percent of large enterprises have a formal BYOD policy, while only 20 percent of small businesses have a standardized policy, said Frost & Sullivan Research Analyst Karolina Olszewska. The most common method of enforcing BYOD policies is through network technology solutions at 67 percent, followed by mobile device management at 61 percent. The enterprise mobile device landscape is rapidly changing, evidenced by the surprising emergence of Android as the most common (56 percent) mobile operating system supported for organization-owned devices. This is followed by iOS (41 percent), Windows Mobile (30 percent) and BlackBerry (28 percent). While the banking, finance and insurance sector has been the most prominent user of smart phones for business purposes among the verticals surveyed in 2013, in the tablet segment, manufacturing took top honours. Overall, 62 percent of the workforce is traditional, working at office locations. Mobile workers account for 22 percent and remote workers the remaining 16 percent, noted Olszewska. Although this trend is not expected to change drastically within the next three years, the number of in-office workers is expected to decrease, while remote and mobile workers are expected to increase, signifying greater opportunities for smartphone and tablet makers. If you are interested in more information on this study, please send an email to Edyta Grabowska, Corporate Communications, at [email protected]. Future of Mobile Devices from a Customer PerspectiveUnited States and Europe is part of the Mobile & Wireless Communications Growth Partnership Service program. Frost & Sullivans related studies include: South African Data Centre Market, Unified Communications and Collaboration (UC&C) in the Cloud in Latin America, Analytics on a Transformation Path From a 'Good-to-Have' to a 'Must -Have Solution' and UK Leads Cellular M2M Connections Growth in Europe. All studies included in subscriptions provide detailed market opportunities and industry trends evaluated following extensive interviews with market participants. About Frost & Sullivan Frost & Sullivan, the Growth Partnership Company, works in collaboration with clients to leverage visionary innovation that addresses the global challenges and related growth opportunities that will make or break today's market participants. Our Growth Partnership supports clients by addressing these opportunities and incorporating two key elements driving visionary innovation: The Integrated Value Proposition and The Partnership Infrastructure. The Integrated Value Proposition provides support to our clients throughout all phases of their journey to visionary innovation including: research, analysis, strategy, vision, innovation and implementation. The Partnership Infrastructure is entirely unique as it constructs the foundation upon which visionary innovation becomes possible. This includes our 360 degree research, comprehensive industry coverage, career best practices as well as our global footprint of more than 40 offices. For more than 50 years, we have been developing growth strategies for the global 1000, emerging businesses, the public sector and the investment community. Is your organization prepared for the next profound wave of industry convergence, disruptive technologies, increasing competitive intensity, Mega Trends, breakthrough best practices, changing customer dynamics and emerging economies? Contact: Edyta Grabowska Corporate Communications Europe P: +48 22 481 62 03 E: [email protected] http://www.frost.com . (c) 2014 M2 COMMUNICATIONS |