Smartphones ideal for enterprises seeking mobility

As businesses assess their current IT capabilities, many are trying to decide between equipping employees with smartphones or tablets. According to Channel Insider, the smartphone is likely the ideal device for employees on the road due to, among other things, its size, ease of messaging and convenient connectivity options.

The size of smartphones makes them easier for employees to conduct simple tasks, such as messaging, checking email and looking at business data, at any point, the news provider stated reports. Additionally, using apps on a smartphone is often more intuitive and simpler than on a tablet, as many business apps are not optimized for larger formats.

The most common sense feature of the smartphone is the ability to make phone calls, according to Channel Insider. Skype and other services allow users to make video calls from their tablets, but simple calls are most easily conducted over a basic mobile devices.

For many businesses, managing these devices can be a problem. However, the advent of mobile device management software enables IT administrators to track employee activity and control costs effectively.

Cost is also a factor in choosing smartphones over tablets. While there are inexpensive tablets, they're still more expensive than smartphones. Additionally, the best smartphone options offer similar capabilities as tablets with a much lower investment for a business.

And options really are the most important element of the decision for any company. According to Channel Insider, there are so few impressive tablets on the market that businesses will struggle to find a device that meets each criterion for investment.

According to Forbes, companies of all sizes are currently battling with this decision. Using mobile device management solutions is widely recommended to make the transition and deployment of mobile devices easier.