White Paper
Enterprise Software Application Management
There is a growing market trend whereby organisations are placing a new focus on creating software that is specific to their organisational needs and goals – often referred to as enterprise software.
By definition, enterprise software “handles a number of operations in an organisation, for example to enhance the business and management reporting tasks, or support production operations and back-office. The systems must process the information at a relatively high speed.“
With the increasing number of employees working from home, there is an importance for organisations to have productive mobile working conditions and tools in place. As a result, we are developing more custom (mobile) software applications for our customers. By creating innovative mobile applications, companies are realising the important role that software applications play in their digital transformation. Find out why taking this next step in your digital transformation journey will help secure your organisation’s evolution to the modern workplace.
Business Outcomes of Enterprise Applications
The skills shortage in cybersecurity is a topic that is widely discussed. It is an important factor when businesses consider which processes to develop in-house vs. seeking external partnerships. With business processes being at the center of your organisation, it is important to identify the most important processes to support, monitor and optimise them.
A mobile software application has the ability to support your processes as it connects your different organisational departments and encompass your most important business processes, all in one platform. Some of the key benefits are highlighted in the diagram to the right and include:
- Workflow Automation
- Flow of Information and Accessible Data
- Process Standardisation
Enterprise Application Management FAQs
What is Application Management Software?
Application management software is a tool or suite of tools designed to streamline and optimise the processes involved in managing software applications throughout their lifecycle. This includes deployment, monitoring, updating, and troubleshooting.
What Are the Key Features of Application Management Software?
Common features include application deployment automation, version control, performance monitoring, error tracking, logging, security management, and reporting functionalities.
Is Application Management Software Suitable for Both Small and Large Enterprises?
Yes, enterprise application management software is able to meet the needs of both small businesses and large enterprises. It can be scaled to accommodate different levels of complexity and user requirements.
Enterprise Application Management Challenges
Through our clients, we have found that as more organisations look to create and manage a mobile application software solution, there are certain challenges that arise. These challenges include but are not limited to:
- Struggling to deploy, update or remove custom apps on (new) employee devices.
- Apps that stop working as a result of system updates
(operating system, access management, endpoint management). - Apps that stop working because the app renewal certifications process is not managed.
- Lack of resources and expertise to manage third party app development providers.
- Use the Unified Endpoint Management [UEM] solution to its full potential (SSO, encryption, config management, VPN, deployment).
At CWSI we prioritise security in our approach. When developing mobile apps, it’s crucial to minimise security vulnerabilities. This helps prevent scenarios like the theft of authentication credentials, malicious actors taking over user sessions, and compromising your data.
Unfortunately, vulnerable code often makes its way into production because security issues are overlooked. This oversight is typically due to companies facing critical deadlines (54%), considering vulnerabilities as low risk (49%), and discovering issues too late in the release cycle (45%).
Benefits of an Enterprise Application
The skills shortage in cybersecurity is a topic that is widely discussed. It is an important factor when businesses consider which processes to develop in-house vs. seek external partnerships. With business processes being the center of your organisation, it is important to identify the most important processes to you and nurture, monitor and optimise them.
A mobile software application has the ability to nurture your processes as it connects your different organisational departments and encompass your most important business processes, all in one platform. Some of the key benefits are highlighted in the diagram to the right and include:
- Workflow Automation
- Flow of Information and Accessible Data
- Process Standardisation
Our Custom Application Management Service
With our experience and expertise in app development, we already work with numerous organisation to develop innovative applications that: perfectly match and optimise their processes, they enjoy working with and are ultimately place security at the forefront. That is why security, processes and people are central to our approach. We apply this approach to government institutions, hospitals, business service providers and manufacturing companies.
But as businesses increasingly rely on custom apps to streamline operations and enhance productivity, the need for effective app management becomes crucial. With Apple, Google, and Microsoft regularly releasing operating system updates to keep devices secure, applications must be tested to ensure compatibility and avoid risk. Our app experts proactively test your apps for compatibility before OS releases, resolving issues promptly and minimising disruptions. They also continuously adjust to customer needs to guarantee seamless integration with business processes, enabling your business to stay agile and competitive.
Our application management service offers a range of elements, including:
- Custom App Lifecycle Management
- Certificate & App Store Management
- Weekly Checks
- Beta Testing
- Third Party App Supplier Management
- App Signing
- Identity & Profile Management
- UEM Integration
Benefits of Enterprise Application Management
- Reduce costs
- Save on IT resources
- Amplify productivity
- Ensure compliance
- Maximise uptime
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Application Threats
The banning of insecure applications on government phones has been dominating the media. Listen to CWSI’s Des Ryan, as he explains why there is a growing concern for the installation of these applications.
Technology Talks
What is Enterprise Application Management?
Enterprise application management is an important factor in a company’s ability to innovate. Listen to CWSI’s Thierry Lammers as he discusses the possibilities and challenges around app management with Paul Conaty.
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