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Josh Lipton

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CIO, Advantix Solutions Group

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CIO and managing partner at Advantix Solutions Group, a global leader in Telecom Management solutions specializing in Enterprise Managed Mobility Services.

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Oct. 13, 2011

Josh Lipton recommends this answer by Justin Gray

What is the latest data on successful marketing automation implementations?

I think the two answers here encompass 95% of Marketers looking to implement Marketing Automation. It's either over-simplified or fails due to a lack of definition around what it means to succeed.
Before I get into customer stats I will preface with the caveat that marketing ... more

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Oct. 13, 2011

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Sept. 21, 2011

Josh Lipton and 1 other person commented on a roundtable

The Wireless Enterprise

If you want to continue this conversation with me, please do not hesitate to contact me directly. We enjoy providing insight and guidance to businesses who are wrestling with the challenges raised by mobility. more

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Sept. 21, 2011

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The Wireless Enterprise [9/21 @ 1 pm]

What is MDM (mobile device management) and why should I care about it?

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Feb. 23, 2011

Josh Lipton and 3 other people answered this question

What do you think the top 3 challenges are facing CIO's and their IT staff because of mobile?

Jeff - that's where I was going with my feedback. The echo chamber is filled with talk about issues that while interesting to the punditry; have little application at this point. Regarding cloud; we use box.net and are big fans. more

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Information Architecture

Jan. 27, 2011

Josh Lipton recommends this answer by Martyn Davies

When will Femtocells roll out widely in the US?

I am not sure that they ever will be rolled out widely.
Essentially a femtocell only patches up poor cellular coverage in a very small zone, typically a home. 3G technologies have made the coverage poorer for many cellcos, and the physics of high frequencies makes ... more

Information Technology

Mobile Wireless

Jan. 25, 2011

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Has your business evaluated tools like Skype for mobile to reduce international phone cost?

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International Calling

Mobile and Wireless

Jan. 25, 2011

Josh Lipton recommends this answer by Christina Lipton

What are the most effective methods for getting targets to open direct mail?

Direct mail marketing really isn't that different from other forms of marketing in the sense that you are still a needle in the haystack needing to stand out in a crowd of millions. At Advantix we have adopted many of the methods both Michael and ... more

Jan. 25, 2011

Josh Lipton and 1 other person answered this question

What are the top requirements to consider when purchasing smartphones for your enterprise?

Michael, I'll jump in first with a few of the top requirements we relay to our enterprise clients:
1) Platform. This may seem obvious, but the first priority is determining what platform(s) will integrate best with your immediate and future needs both in terms of mobile ... more

Information Technology

Mobile and Wireless

Jan. 25, 2011

Josh Lipton and 2 other people answered this question

When should your employer start paying your cell phone bill?

John, in general it is to the advantage of BOTH the employee and the employer for the corporation to assume full control of both the cost and management of the mobile device.
The reasons for this abound, however three critical factors come to immediate mind:
1) By ... more

General Management

Human Resources

Dec. 31, 2010

Josh Lipton and 5 other people answered this question

What is the best simple, streamlined project management software?

Karl, I'm not taking issue with the fact that you work there... this is in theory supposed to be a site for analysis. Disclosure of that type of information is critical to focus.com being a trusted resource for decision makers. more

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Dec. 30, 2010

Josh Lipton and 1 other person answered this question

What are the top device manufacturers in the mobile phone market?

Sandro,
You'll find this report from Gartner useful: http://www.gartner.com/it/page.jsp?id=1421013
Worldwide top 5 are: Nokia, Samsung, LG, RIM & Sony.
Thanks,
Josh more

Information Technology

Mobile and Wireless

Mobile Development

Dec. 30, 2010

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What are some of your predictions for mobility in the enterprise for 2011?

John, no surprise here but I definitely think we're going to see lots of action around the tablet space. With ChromeOS entering the picture along with positive feedback on the Android based tablets (Galaxy etc.), Apple winning is not a foregone conclusion. Particularly in the ... more

Information Technology

Enterprise Mobility

Mobile and Wireless

Dec. 30, 2010

Josh Lipton and 8 other people answered this question

Apple, Microsoft or RIM: Who will win the smartphone race in 2011?

Good observation Erik, Android is a solid contender although I don't think we're looking at any "winner" in 2011.
Each platform has its merits with strong momentum on the Android side.
In the US, Apple is still held back due to their commitment to ATT Mobility although ... more

Information Technology

Enterprise Market

Dec. 10, 2010

Josh Lipton and 6 other people answered this question

Enterprise Mobility Trends: What are your 3-5 top trends for enterprise mobility management in 2011?

Let's start with one of the most obvious trends; the platform wars are continuing and enterprises are facing tough choices regarding Android, IPhone, BlackBerry and Windows in particular as they consider elements such as standardization; utility and security. This will accelerate in 2011 with the ... more

Information Technology

Enterprise Mobility

Dec. 10, 2010

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Mobility and your IT infrastructure: top "gotcha(s)?"

We routinely work with IT team's that have been tasked with supporting mobile devices in their infrastructure; particularly as they consider outsourcing that management to a company like ours.
Here are a few of the more common challenges they find themselves dealing with: minimal policy regarding ... more

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IT Infrastructure

Mobile and Wireless

Mobile Wireless

Dec. 10, 2010

Josh Lipton and 7 other people answered this question

Best Practices for Managing Security on Mobile Devices in the Enterprise?

Michael, one of the most commonly overlooked aspects of managing mobile device security in the enterprise is properly tracking devices as they are assigned (and often migrating between) to employees.
With that said, my #1 prerequisite to security is 100% identification of all devices assigned to ... more

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