5 Trends In Enterprise Mobility You Will See In 2019

Enterprise mobility has evolved into an essential function that not only supports but accelerates the growth of an organization. In fact, it is a trend that is becoming one of the top priorities for bigger organizations especially for both customer engagement and workforce mobilization. It is a trend that has caught up with a small, medium, and big organizations alike.

What does Enterprise Mobility mean in 2019?

True to the promises offered during its nascent stages, enterprise mobility has evolved way beyond mobile devices and mobile workers. A recent report stated that the market size of BYOD [Bring Your Own Device] and mobile enterprise will grow at a CAGR of 15% for the next 5 years. At the crux of this massive growth rate is the upcoming 5G. 5G technology is expected to make mobile corporate data-centric to all enterprise mobility strategies. Moreover, the latest trends also suggest that Asia-Pacific markets will outpace others in terms of leveraging the various benefits of the fast-growing BYOD culture.

The efficiency of enterprise mobility is expected to drive business and employee demand for more mobile-first solutions in 2019 and beyond. The latest trend in the industry indicate a visible shift to 5G, AI, IoT, UEM (Unified Endpoint Management), EMM (Enterprise Mobility Management), and Managed Mobility Services. Furthermore, the next five years will also witness increased spending by enterprises on MTD (Mobile Threat Defense). The process of adopting these concepts will also become much less complicated than they are currently.

What Do the Latest Enterprise Mobility Trends in 2019 indicate?

It isn’t an easy task to make predictions on the development and expansion of an industry. But there are specific trends which offer a more detailed view of the future than the others. Let’s take a look at some of the top enterprise mobility trends and try to figure out where the mobility landscape is heading towards.

#1. IoT Driving Mobility

Internet of Things refers to a large number of connected things, in which “things” also include human beings. Enterprise adoption of IoT and its implementation is happening at an exponential rate. It is predicted that the IoT market will reach $1.1 trillion by 2026. As per Gartner, there are currently over 14.2 Billion active IoT devices, and the number is expected to reach 25 Billion by 2025.

Another visible trend is that IoT integration costs are much lower than they used to be a few years ago. The extent of smartphone penetration has also skyrocketed with the cost of technology plummeting with every passing day. And these things are creating an ideal condition for IoT growth.

Even though the actual size and potential of the IoT market are often overestimated, it is difficult to underestimate its potential in various lines of business. IoT enables enterprises, governments, and individuals to connect and control internet-enabled devices in different areas such as manufacturing, energy, transportation, and more.

The latest trend predicts a growing dependence on IoT for business decision making. IoT based information gathering will form the crux of future enterprise mobility programs.

#2. Location-Based Business Apps

The number of business apps being imported on mobile devices is increasing, liberating users from the limitations of using a desktop or a laptop. 2019 is likely to see further advancements in business app development. So just like consumer apps, there will be apps created solely for businesses.

The loading time, retention, and conversion rate for business apps are also expected to improve, fueled primarily by cross-development frameworks like Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) and Xamarin. Other advancements include offline services on mobile apps, even with weak network connectivity.

Moreover, employees today use many devices to get work done from different places. Therefore, there will be enterprise apps for various platforms supporting different operating systems to streamline work. For example, these apps can notify an employee about the day’s meeting schedules as soon as they step into the workplace. The upcoming trend may also see mobile apps interacting with the device’s microphone, camera, and other aspects in new ways.

RTLS (Real-time Location Systems) and IoT are expected to be used in combination in the coming year, and the trend is likely to grow stronger in the years ahead. RTLS and IoT are together going to make operations smoother, and real-time asset management will no longer be wishful thinking.

RTLS will also be used to enhance the augmented reality experience. AR and RTLS will be combined on a much bigger scale to provide value to the businesses and customers. The trend has already begun with airports and hospitals leveraging the use of BLE Beacons, combined RTLS, and Wi-Fi to find a way through their extensive and challenging to navigate spaces.

#3. Artificial Intelligence to Take Center Stage

The AI revolution has already begun, and its disruptive impact is being felt across industries. Almost any form of technology we use today will carry an AI stamp on it in the future.

This is already visible in the enterprise mobility landscape where AI-inspired features like GPS systems that detect the user’s location, a compass that identifies the device orientation or an AI assistant that takes care of a multitude of functions, are becoming integral to enterprise apps.

Artificial intelligence can be defined as applications designed to interact with humans and take actions based on those interactions. Following years are very likely to see the realization of AI’s potential in enterprise mobility. It will free up employees’ time so they can concentrate on tasks that require a manual touch.

A large number of companies have already started relying heavily on technology led by the rapid adoption of AI. However, there will also be security concerns around it, for, in case of a failure in the system, it may lead to a security threat to the entire enterprise.

#4. A Rapid Adoption of Cloud Computing

Cloud-based technologies have been gaining importance as an enterprise solution for several reasons. These include growing sophistication in cloud services and its easy availability, reliability, and affordability. Moreover, the groundbreaking potential of big data is driving enterprise cloud migration like never before.

Although there is no doubt that cloud computing is reaching new heights with every passing year, the security issues related to it is still a cause of concern to the enterprises. However, several companies are trying to deal with these security issues by hosting mission-critical applications on the premise or other app solutions on the cloud. The increasing security challenges indicate a future with regulatory security controls.

#5. A Further Boost to the Bring-Your-Own-Device Trend

The corporate world has adopted the bring-your-own-device culture with great effectiveness. The increased mobility offers a high level of efficiency and productivity. This has contributed to making BYOD more than only a trend. It is now transforming into a regular workplace norm, and more and more companies are shifting towards this practice.

Further, enhanced and feature-rich Mobile Device Management or MDM solution are helping overcome issues and concerns related to enterprise network and data security. As per a report, the global enterprise security market is growing at a CAGR of 33.8% and will reach $9.98 Billion by 2024.

Final Words

Enterprise mobility was a primary focus of IT investments in 2019, and the trend is expected to continue in the future too. However, some of these trends, as mentioned above, will bring new challenges related to enterprise information and data security. Hence, it is must that enterprise have a contingency plan for unforeseen problems. Are you also looking for smart and effective enterprise mobility solutions? PSI-Globaltech is one of the leading enterprise mobility solution providers. Our expertise and experience have helped enterprises overcome challenges of all scale and sizes. Contact us now to find out more about our enterprise mobility consulting and management services.