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10 Drivers to Maximize Enterprise Mobile Adoption and Success in Your Enterprise

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10 Drivers to Maximize Enterprise Mobile Adoption and Success in Your Enterprise

A vast majority of organizations are making more investments in their enterprise mobile adoption. This increased focus on mobility, either from an employee perspective or from a macro, organizational perspective, involves mobility solutions that require new mobile strategy paradigms.

One of the key drivers behind a successful enterprise mobile adoption begins is a sound strategy, one that begins with organizational goals.

Whatever the objective: higher sales, improved internal processes, opening up new channels, every enterprise mobility application must serve a specific purpose.

What are the key aspects to consider when embarking on an enterprise mobile adoption? This blog sheds light on these and defines areas of key consideration that help to ensure success.

1. Multiple Device and Mobile OS Support

With a plethora of mobile devices available, such as smartphones, tablets, and phablets, coupled with diverse operating systems like iOS, Android, and Windows, it's imperative that a mobile solution accommodates a wide range of platforms.

However, given the complexity and cost considerations, it's prudent to start by targeting key operating systems and gradually expanding to include additional platforms. This strategic approach necessitates identifying the primary mobile devices and operating systems that align with your enterprise mobile solution's core functions. As user feedback accumulates, you can then expand your support to encompass other devices and operating systems.

2. Response Times and Speed

The era of mobile applications entails users accessing various apps on their devices. When it comes to specific applications like ERP systems, seamless integration with backend servers to fetch and transmit data is paramount. Thus, the speed at which these mobile applications respond takes center stage. The focus is on optimizing the user experience, either by delivering instantaneous data or engaging users in a way that retains their attention. Given today's tech-savvy user expectations, near-instantaneous response times are the norm. Yet, achieving this can be challenging amid heavy server loads and varying data response times.

3. User Experience - Minimize the Number of Clicks

Mobile screens are inherently smaller compared to desktop monitors. Consequently, designing the mobile interface necessitates a different approach. Given that mobile applications are intended to offer enhanced flexibility and convenience, a simple and intuitive interface is paramount. Complex features and workflows that may be prevalent in desktop applications must be streamlined for mobile devices to ensure a seamless user experience that doesn't compromise productivity.

4. Cloud or On Premise

Traditionally, on-premise applications held sway in the computing landscape. The decision between these models hinges on factors like user count, intended business process automation, and desired security standards. However, the advent of cloud computing and its rapid evolution have prompted a shift from on-premise systems to cloud-based solutions. The allure of subscription-based models that offer benefits like enhanced data security and reduced infrastructure costs has fueled this transition.

5. Native vs Web / Hybrid

The decision between native and hybrid applications is pivotal. Native apps are tailored for specific mobile operating systems, providing a consistent user experience aligned with platform guidelines. In contrast, hybrid applications combine website elements in a native wrapper, often developed using HTML5 and JavaScript. Each approach has its pros and cons, requiring careful evaluation to align with your mobile strategy.

6. Scalability

The scalability of your chosen mobile solution is a crucial determinant of its suitability. An enterprise app's scalability should account for diverse factors such as user volume, backend applications, device diversity, emerging operating systems, and frameworks. This foresight ensures that the solution can accommodate growth and evolving requirements over the next several years.

7. CAPEX vs OPEX (One-time Licensing vs Subscription)

The strategic roadmap for your enterprise mobility solution demands contemplation of Capital Expenses (CAPEX) and Operational Expenses (OPEX). This decision carries short and long-term implications, as CAPEX involves upfront licensing costs, while OPEX operates on a subscription basis. Factors like initial investment, ongoing infrastructure expenses, service provider costs, support fees, and upgrades influence this choice.

8. Configurability without Code

A robust mobile solution should facilitate high-level customization to cater to unique business functions within your organization. Striking a balance between customization and cost-effectiveness is essential. Configuration, which involves making adjustments without delving into code changes, can often suffice to address typical business requirements. This approach offers flexibility while avoiding the complexity and costs associated with extensive customization.

9. Security - Non Intrusive and User Friendly

Security is paramount in the realm of mobile strategies, given the rising instances of data breaches and cyber threats. Mobile solutions must integrate robust security controls to safeguard sensitive corporate data and networks. While multi-layered security measures are ideal, user-friendliness is equally vital. Security protocols should not hinder usability, and mechanisms like single sign-on are gaining traction as user-friendly security solutions.

10. Focus on the User

Ultimately, the success of any mobile app hinges on its ability to provide an optimal user experience—ensuring ease of use, intuitive interfaces, and tangible value to end users in terms of enhanced productivity and cost savings. Additionally, rapid mobile adoption necessitates a deep understanding of users' preferences and usage patterns, aligning the mobile strategy with their needs.

In light of these ten pivotal drivers, it's imperative for organizations to invest in enterprise mobility solutions that encompass these factors, tailored to their specific usage scenarios.

To navigate the intricate landscape of mobile strategies and select the ideal mobile solution, a reliable partner is essential. Innovapptive stands as a beacon in enabling instant mobilization for over 2,000 global customers. Leveraging SAP HANA Cloud Platform mobile services, Innovapptive offers a portfolio of 77 mobile apps that operate on native operating systems and SAP Fiori® apps.

From a strategic perspective, Innovapptive collaborates to enhance employee productivity and empower customers with innovative services. Their SAP Mobile Platform rapid deployment solution lays the foundation for existing SAP mobile apps and the creation of new mobile applications.

To witness Innovapptive's portfolio of Native or Web-based mobile solutions in action, Request a Demo. For further inquiries or to discuss tailored solutions, contact Innovapptive at sales@innovapptive.com, or reach out to a sales representative at (713) 275-1804.

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