A new report from TechNavio forecasts the global MDM enterprise software market to rise at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 21.3 percent over the period 2012-2016.

The report, which  the company says was based on in-depth market analysis and inputs from industry experts, also noted that this particular market has seen an increasing demand from small and medium-sized enterprises.

But the research also reveals a threat to the enterprise MDM market: emerging open-source MDM solutions, leading to limited market growth.

Many studies have been published over the course of this year to assist MSPs with assessing the MDM market. Here are some studies to take note of before heading into 2014 with MDM.

Gartner Magic Quadrant for Mobile Device Management (MDM)

The 2013 Gartner, Inc. (IT) Magic Quadrant report for MDM features some familiar vendors, including AirWatch, MobileIron, BoxTone, and Tangoe.

IDC: Mobile Phone Shipments to Grow in 2013; Android Dominates

The worldwide mobile phone market is forecast to rebound from last year’s growth standstill, increasing by 7.3 percent year over year in 2013, a point of interest for managed services providers (MSPs) offering MDM services.

Gartner Magic Quadrant: Managed Mobility Services (MMS)

Gartner has gone deeper with a new Magic Quadrant report in a particular area of mobility: managed mobility services (MMS).

IDC: Tablet Shipments Will Top Total PC Shipments Annually By 2015

As the worldwide smart connected device market (comprised of PCs, tablets, and smartphones) grows, MSPs will see an increase in tablet shipments as PC shipments slow down. But how soon will MSPs see a shift in momentum?

BYOD, Smart Connected Device Outlook: IDC Forecasts 2014

A recent IDC report revealed that shipments of PCs, tablets, and smartphones are expected to surpass 1.7 billion units by 2014. The majority of these shipments, however, aren’t entering developed markets. Where are these smart connected devices heading?

After recently speaking with a few partners, this blogger can’t stop thinking about standalone MDM solutions in 2014: Will these companies find themselves looking to sell at some point next year?