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With the growth and acceptance of wireless, more organizations are looking at handhelds as a viable option for mobile computing. Take a look at our resources, news, tips and more, and get up to speed.
Business users falling in love with handhelds

(19 Sep 2003)

Experts speaking at a conference for insurance and financial services professionals said that mobile technology is rapidly taking hold because of eager end users. However, connectivity and application design issues are troubling users.

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NEWS:
>> Business users falling in love with handhelds (SearchMobileComputing.com) 04 Sep 2003
>> A handheld that's all over the map (The Associated Press) 16 Sep 2003
>> PDA theft troubles wireless network managers (SearchNetworking.com) 26 Feb 2003
>> Health plan to give doctors handhelds (Mobile Commerce World) 24 Jul 2003
>> Palm to update handheld, cut prices (CNET) 22 Jul 2003
>> Data exposure forces PDA security issue (vnunet) 02 Sep 2003
>> Palm holds off Microsoft in PDA market (vnunet) 20 Aug 2003
>> Mobile phones move deeper into PDA turf (CNET) 19 Aug 2003
>> Survey: Stolen PDAs open door to corporate data (MobileVillage) 18 Jul 2003
>> Onset adds file access to e-mail app for Blackberry (MobileVillage) 23 Apr 2003
>> Developers sneak a peek at new Palm OS (infoSynch World) 28 Aug 2003
>> In split, Palm clings to its name (San Jose Mercury News) 18 Aug 2003
>> Palm to update handheld, cut prices (CNET) 22 Jul 2003
LINKS:
>> Best Web Links-->Mobile Products Guide-->PDAs
>> Best Web Links-->Mobile Products Guide
ADVICE:
>> Wireless handhelds need defense-in-depth
TIP :Wireless connectivity and handhelds make for a dangerous combination.
>> TCO for PDAs
ASK THE EXPERTS :I've heard a lot about the actual cost per device of rolling out PDAs to the sales force -- some estimates reaching a few ...
>> PDA security primer
ASK THE EXPERTS :I'm an IT manager for a distribution center of canned goods...we're a bit nervous about heading into the wireless PDA ...
>> Wireless options for your PDA
TIP :Wireless-enabled PDAs are on the rise. Here's an overview of what's available and advice to help decide your wireless path.
>> Wireless adapters for your PDA
TIP :In this article, we consider hardware alternatives for adding PDA wireless PAN, LAN and WAN services.
>> As PDA market expands, Microsoft shrinks .NET Framework
TIP :Redmond, Wash., software giant releases subset of .NET for extending enterprise applications to mobile devices.
>> Linux-based handheld devices
ASK THE EXPERTS :Will Linux-based handheld devices ever gain momentum within enterprise or consumer markets?
>> Biometrics for PDA security
ASK THE EXPERTS :Are any of the major PDA vendors looking at biometrics for security? Do you think biometrics will catch on for this purpose?
>> PDA malware
ASK THE EXPERTS :Are there specific viruses for PDAs? If so, how do they differ from regular viruses?
>> PDA VPN options
ASK THE EXPERTS :My manager wants me to get a Sharp SL-5500 PDA to connect to our wireless network running on a Cisco 3000 concentrator using ...
>> PDA to access WLAN
ASK THE EXPERTS :I am looking for a handheld computer (PDA) to be able to access WLAN's.
I want one that uses: ...
>> Securing wireless PDAs
WEBCASTS :As PDAs become better connected, enterprise administrators are being forced to expand the Intranet perimeter to include ...
>> Security implications of corporate vs. employee-owned handhelds
WEBCASTS :A discussion of the three biggest issues IT professionals face when determining how to deal with securing corporate ...
WHITE PAPERS:
>> Security brief: Implementing HIPAA-compliant Palm handheld solutions

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