As wireless communication technology has matured to match the speed and quality of wireline services, and as mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets offer powerful alternatives to desktops, CIOs and enterprise IT managers are formulating strategies to integrate these devices into the corporate environment. To reduce the complexity of this task, they are proactively evaluating and selecting devices, with the aim of limiting the level of effort in securing, managing and supporting corporate assets, and increasing reliability and predictability of performance of those assets.
While the core features of mobile devices—voice calling and data transfers—are most critical for end-user satisfaction, their performance can be affected by the introduction of new elements and applications. Location-based services and data-intensive applications affect not only device connectivity but usability as well, with impact on battery life being a major concern. The diversity of usage scenarios within a corporate environment—from field personnel requiring ubiquitous and reliable data connectivity, to distributed teams depending on video conferencing, to international travelers for whom consistent call and voice quality may be most important—drives a need for a portfolio approach to device selection, based on performance analysis of specific feature combinations.
Metrico's Performance Analytics provide the scientifically-derived, objective and repeatable data and insights on individual device performance metrics, across the competitive landscape of service providers and OEMs. Clients can take advantage of the breadth—evaluating all devices in the market—and the depth—detailed analysis of an individual device—of Metrico's methodology. Performance Analytics are available as standardized periodic reports, or in customized form including optional analyst support.
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