Sybase tops mobile device management list

BANGALORE, INDIA: Sybase, a provider in mobile management solutions today announced that a recent report from IDC, ‘Worldwide Mobile Device Management Enterprise 2008-2012 Forecast and 2007 Vendor Shares’, named Sybase iAnywhere as the leader in mobile device management enterprise software for the seventh consecutive year.

Sybase iAnywhere achieved the highest revenues and market share in a top 16 lists of companies that make up almost 90 per cent of the market and includes large systems management vendors, mobility companies, and pure-play MDM vendors, said a press release.

“In 2008, IDC observed MDM vendors adding advanced security capabilities, such as full disk encryption, antivirus and firewall, that support the core value propositions for enterprises – IT control, policy enforcement and regulatory compliance,” said Sean Ryan, Research Analyst, Mobile Enterprise, IDC.

He added that the lines between mobile management and security are further being blurred. As more enterprises evaluate MDM solutions, it would be important to find an offering that provides comprehensive management and security capabilities for various mobile infrastructures and device types.

IDC forecasted that the worldwide market for MDM enterprise software would grow from $243.8 million in 2007 to $364.7 million in 2012 at a CAGR of 8.4 per cent, the release said.

“We are extremely pleased that Sybase iAnywhere is recognized by IDC as the leading MDM provider for the seventh consecutive year," said Terry Stepien, president, Sybase iAnywhere.

He added that the mobile device management and security continues to be a top priority of the customers and key focus area for the company.

“In addition, in 2009 we will continue to demonstrate our leadership in mobility by offering customers the industry’s most comprehensive, robust mobile enterprise application platform featuring our best-in-class device management and security,” Terry commented.