However, any IT manager knows that such expectations of implementing a new technology are rarely ever matched by the results. Impressively though, the survey showed that when it comes to mobility, these expectations have largely been met. For example, nearly three-quarters of businesses surveyed expected to increase efficiency through mobile computing, and a full 73% actually realized that gain.

As further evidence that the mobile revolution is in full swing, respondents said 31% of the IT staff at their organizations are involved in some way with managing mobile computing. This significant investment in resources is also an indication of the challenges IT departments are encountering as they try to balance mobility with other critical focus areas. In fact, nearly half of the organizations who responded to the survey -- 48% -- said they see mobile computing as "somewhat to extremely challenging."

Furthermore, when the survey asked where mobility ranks in terms of IT risk as compared to other current technology trends, it was cited as one of the top three risk areas by 41% of respondents -- more than any other trend or initiative, including public , and . IT departments' top mobile-related concerns include device loss, , unauthorized access to corporate resources and .

These top concerns are validated by another recent study, dubbed the Symantec Smartphone Honey Stick Project, in which 50 were intentionally "lost" after having been prepared with a slew of simulated personal- and corporate-related data and applications. The devices were then monitored to see what happened. Shockingly, 83% of the devices showed attempts to access corporate-related applications or data. This included attempts on roughly 50% of the devices to access a corporate email client, a remote admin app and files titled "HR Salaries" and "HR Cases."

It is not surprising, then, to see why 1 in 4 survey respondents said the risks of mobile computing are "somewhat to extremely high." In response to these perceived risks, the survey also showed that most organizations are at least discussing a range of security measures, from software to the ability to remotely lock and wipe devices. However, when it comes to implementing these measures, less than half have taken the necessary steps.