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The Mobile Imperative: Mobile Application Strategies and Architecture

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As mobile becomes a requirement for everything, organizations are rushing to incorporate it into all aspects of IT. However, mobile must be integrated into existing application and architectures – not added as a separate parallel universe. Organizations need to deal with the uncertainty and speed of the consumer-driven mobile landscape, all while maintaining IT governance, increasing productivity and usability. This special report series will help organizations face these challenges.

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Gartner Mobile Imperative Research

Examining the Piece Parts of HTML5, a Multifaceted Initiative

20 November 2012

HTML5 is not a single, cohesive entity from a single vendor; instead, it is a loose collection of dozens of specifications in varying degrees of maturity. IT managers and architects need to assess each of the piece parts of this multifaceted initiative to make implementation decisions.

Web Meets Native: Beyond Hybrid

15 August 2012

Web and native application development represent two very different approaches. As mobile becomes more important, the emergence of hybrid Web/native environments will drive standardization for the resulting applications.

Predicts 2013: Portal and Web Technologies

29 November 2012

The next few years in the Web and portal markets will witness important shifts. These changes will enable better cross-platform application development and will put more power into the hands of business leaders, citizen developers and end users engaged in Web and mobile initiatives.

Predicts 2013: Mobility Becomes a Broad-Based Ingredient for Change

19 November 2012

Mobility has always been a separate topic for IT professionals, but it is now influencing mainstream strategies and tactics in the wider areas of technology enablement and enterprise architectures.

Innovation Insight: Mobile BI Innovation Expands Business Analytics Boundaries

22 October 2012

Mobile business intelligence is the delivery of BI capabilities through mobile devices, typically touchscreen-based tablets and smartphones. Although emergent, it is changing business analytics. We highlight the impact on organizations, its expected evolution and risks to consider.

Create iOS Team Agents to Understand Apple's App Provisioning Policies

2 November 2012

When preparing to build internal iPhone and iPad apps that require direct access to the iOS Software Development Kit, application development leaders should prepare for an ongoing relationship with Apple.

How to Avoid Common Agile and Mobile Application Pitfalls

22 January 2013

Agile methods are ideal for mobile application development and are fast becoming the de facto approach. However, CIOs must carefully implement agile methods, rather than allowing enterprise mobile app developers to move forward with little direction from management.

Enterprise App Stores Can Increase the ROI of the App Portfolio

4 February 2013

An enterprise app store can boost return on application investments and reduce risks, license fees and administration costs. However, application, security and sourcing professionals need to work together to deliver an effective enterprise app store.

What AD Leaders Need to Know About Cloud Mobile Back-End Services: Don't Enter the Cloud Unprepared

7 February 2013

The use of cloud mobile back-end services will cause some organizations to begin cloud development before they are ready. Application development leaders must educate themselves and prepare their organizations for the challenges these new platforms present.

Field Research Summary: Mobile Application Development

24 January 2013

In 2012, Gartner conducted a field research project examining mobile application development initiatives within 15 organizations. In this field research summary, we present key findings and provide practical advice to IT organizations about mobile application development.

HTML5 to Take on New Role in Mobile App Development

25 April 2013

HTML5 is becoming a dominant design language in mobile app development, but is more than just a markup language. This affects IT managers and architects engaged in mobile app development and mobile Web development.

A Platform Approach for Websites, Portals and Mobile Apps Leads to Faster Time to Market and Improved User Experience

29 March 2013

Websites, portals and mobile apps are frequently built in silos across the organization and with third-party involvement, using disconnected and disparate tools. A platform approach can assist IT managers and executives with faster time to market and an improved user experience.

Selecting a Mobile App Development Vendor

27 December 2012

Ensuring that mobile app development vendors meet requirements and are viable requires an understanding of the complexities of mobile development. This decision framework will enable IT leaders to select the right mobile application development vendors for their initiatives.

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