Mobile email use on the rise

More users of smartphones, tablets and other mobile devices will check their inboxes while on the go during the next several years, according to the latest report from the Radicati Group.

The new research gives a small glimpse into the greater upward trend for the adoption of mobile devices. More people figure to purchase a smartphone or tablet with the need to check mobile email in mind.

According to Radicati's study, which included both enterprise and consumer tools, the market for mobile email will reach $4.6 billion by the end of this year. The figure will nearly double in four years, as the report predicted the market to be worth about $10 billion by 2015.

For its research, Radicati analyzed the enterprise and consumer mobile email solutions on various smartphone operating system platforms. The firm also took into account the access of email accounts through mobile web browsers.

This information could be useful for IT administrators tasked with overseeing mobile device management efforts. By knowing the needs of mobile professionals, companies will be better positioned to prepare for any issues that may arise from the use of smartphones and tablets, according to experts.