The spread of mobile devices presents both a challenge and an opportunity to IT organizations. The challenge is getting a handle on devices that are already in the field. The opportunity is leveraging the power of mobile data to re-engineer applications, save costs, empower employees and achieve competitive advantage. Craig Mathias has consulted, spoken and written extensively on this topic. In this interview, he discusses the most common mistakes IT organizations make in coping with the spread of mobile devices and describes best practices for companies that are integrating mobility into an IT architecture.