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Mobile device workshop: Mobile devices in health care
This mobile device workshop examines the use of mobile devices in health care, including the policies necessary for mobile device security and the technical requirements of a mobile device rollout. Workshop
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Cius vs. iPad: Can Cisco take on Apple?
The battle for the enterprise tablet may boil down to Cisco vs. Apple and Cius vs. iPad. However, Fast Packet blogger, Greg Ferro wonders if Cisco really has the engineering and apps to win. Fast Packet
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Tablet review: Nokia N810 Tablet
This Nokia N810 Internet Tablet review discusses web browsing, other features and compatibility as a smartphone companion. Brighthand.com
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Holiday gifts for the techie on your list
Looking for the ultimate techie gift this year? Check this out if you have one on your list (or if you are one yourself). From smartphones to laptops these suggestions will make a geek's holiday truly bright. TechnologyGuide.com
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Tablet PC holiday gifts
Discover the neatest Tablet PCs for the geek on your holiday list. TabletPCReview.com
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The Nokia 770 Internet Tablet
What's particularly compelling about the Nokia 770 Internet Tablet is that it's not only the first to be billed as an "Internet Tablet," but also its software is built entirely from open source components. Parts of it come as a result of direct commu... Review
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Mobile Products of the Year 2005
The results are in! There were over a 130 nominations, but only the top mobile-related products ended up in the spotlight. See what the editors of SearchMobileComputing.com chose as the most innovative and exciting mobile products of 2005. Special Event
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Products of the Year 2005
You are invited to submit your company's mobile product(s) to be considered for our Products of the Year awards. Winning products will be highlighted in a special feature on SearchMobileComputing.com in January 2005. SearchMobileComputing.com
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Mobile device security demands surpass reality, survey says
It's no surprise that mobile device security was top of mind in our recent reader survey. Find out what's missing and what IT pros are asking for in mobile security products. News | 13 Jun 2011
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Tablet growth in the enterprise ready to erupt
IT pros are planning on significant tablet growth as part of their IT strategy, according to our reader survey. But will tablets ever replace laptops and desktops? News | 07 Jun 2011
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Schools upgrade wireless LANs for iPad-in-the-classroom programs
School districts that adopt iPad-in-the-classroom programs must upgrade their wireless LAN technology in order to support the new mobile devices. News | 02 Jun 2011
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Business tablet hype at Enterprise Connect: Mobile UC pros skeptical
IT pros attending Enterprise Connect this week are enthusiastic about business tablets but not for mobile UC. News | 03 Mar 2011
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Tablet security calls for mobile policy, controlling mobile apps
Tablet PCs are taking IT departments by storm, and security is top of mind. In this Q&A with industry expert Nick Arvanitis, you'll learn the importance of having a mobile policy and how to approach tablet and mobile security from the top down. Interview | 21 Feb 2011
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HP TouchPad to face off against iPad
HP launched its TouchPad tablet, featuring the webOS operating system the company gained when it acquired Palm. The mobile device may be the first strong competitor to the iPad, with an ability to multitask and strong support for business application... News | 11 Feb 2011
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RIM BlackBerry PlayBook Tablet Preview
RIM had working BlackBerry PlayBooks on the CES show floor, and hosted a meeting where representatives demonstrated the seven-inch mobile tablet's capabilities. And we were there. News | 14 Jan 2011
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Will iPads kill desktop virtualization?
Will the flood of iPads and other tablet devices into the enterprise hamper the deployment of desktop virtualization? Blogger Michael Morisy explores the question. Chime in with your opinion. Blog | 04 Jan 2011
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Panasonic introduces first rugged UMPC to sport Intel's Atom processor
With its new CF-U1 rugged ultramobile PC (UMPC), Panasonic lets users take Vista on the go with a tiny form factor. Article | 02 Jul 2008
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Lenovo laptops keep score at the NBA Finals
The National Basketball Association gave SearchMobileComputing.com a pre-game tour of the NBA Finals and explained how Lenovo laptops are critical to scoring and recording the events of each game. Article | 09 Jun 2008
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Creating a fluid mobile platform strategy to manage mobile diversity
A fluid mobile platform strategy helps enterprises manage the growing diversity of smart devices including tablets. Tip
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Mobile device strategy bypassed as enterprises face tablet invasion
The tablet invasion has many enterprises rushing to accommodate end-user demand and bypassing a mobile device strategy to deal with mobile security and policies on an ad hoc basis. Tip
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Leveraging mobile cloud apps in the enterprise
Benefiting from mobile cloud apps requires a proactive mobile strategy. Part one in this series outlines the requirements for cloud-based mobile application development. Tip
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Accessing mobile unified communications with virtual desktops
Running virtual desktops for mobile unified communications provides users across many platforms access to the same UC apps available on their laptops or desktops. Learn about the benefits and challenges of integrating virtual desktops, unified commun... Tip
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Mobile security for tablet devices: Recognizing risk
Tablet devices are flooding into the enterprise, disrupting IT support plans and mobile security practices. Find out the business benefits and potential risks tablet devices pose. Tip
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Tablet security: Best practices for the tablet computer onslaught
Tablets are taking the enterprise by storm, and tablet security is a major concern. Find out which mobile device security best practices you're already using can apply to tablets, and which you will need to revisit to keep tablets secure. Tip
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iPad security policy pointers for enterprise iPad endpoint integrity
As enterprise iPad use increases, companies must make decisions about iPad security policy and how to enforce it. Lisa Phifer offers several tactics for ensuring iPad endpoint integrity. Tip
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Enterprise tablet PC comparison: What to look for
Many factors can influence the type of enterprise tablet PC you choose, from its screen size to how it fits into your mobile unified communications strategy. Learn which factors you should consider in your enterprise tablet PC comparison. Tip
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Choosing the best tablet PC for mobile unified communications
A flurry of recent tablet PC announcements has spurred some enterprise buyers to ask two key questions: What kind of tablet would users need for work, and how will tablets fit into a mobile unified communications strategy? Tip
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Tablet computing: Understanding native tablet security capabilities
Tablet computers running smartphone operating systems have several native security capabilities that security channel providers need to understand. This is part two of a two-part technical tip. Tip
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Will Toshiba come out with a Centrino Tablet PC?
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Choosing Tablet PCs
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jailbreaking
Jailbreaking, in a mobile device context, is the use of an exploit to remove manufacturer or carrier restrictions from a device such as an iPhone or iPad. The exploit usually involves running a privilege escalation attack on a user’s device to replac... Definition
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predictive text
Predictive text is an input technology that is designed to facilitate typing by suggesting words based on the first letters typed, in the context of other words in the message. Definition
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phablet
A phablet is a computing device with a screen size between five and seven inches long. As the name implies, the device is essentially a tablet that also functions as a phone. Definition
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iPad 2
The iPad 2 is a 9.7 inch touch screen tablet PC made by Apple. Definition
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iPad
The iPad is a 9.7 inch touch screen tablet PC made by Apple. The iPad is basically a netbook without a keyboard, which allows it to be smaller and lighter without sacrificing much functionality. Definition
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tablet PC
A tablet PC is a wireless personal computer (PC) that allows a user to take notes using natural handwriting with a stylus or digital pen on a touch screen. Definition
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ultra-mobile personal computer (UMPC or Ultra-mobile PC)
Ultra-mobile PC (UMPC) is a design specification for a hand-held computer that is larger than a PDA but smaller than a laptop. (Continued...) Definition
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resonance charging
Resonance charging is a wireless charging method for items that require large amounts of power, such as an electric car, robot, vacuum cleaner or laptop computer. The method works over small distances (3-5 meters)... (Continued) Definition
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iPhone
iPhone is a combination of an iPod, a tablet PC and a cellular phone made by Apple that pairs the ease of use of an iPod with robust multimedia, Internet browsing and networking capabilities...(Continued) Definition
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handtop (ultra personal computer)
A handtop is a full-featured portable computer that is slightly larger than a PDA, but much smaller than a laptop. Definition
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jailbreaking
Jailbreaking, in a mobile device context, is the use of an exploit to remove manufacturer or carrier restrictions from a device such as an iPhone or iPad. The exploit usually involves running a privilege escalation attack on a user’s device to replac... Definition
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predictive text
Predictive text is an input technology that is designed to facilitate typing by suggesting words based on the first letters typed, in the context of other words in the message. Definition
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phablet
A phablet is a computing device with a screen size between five and seven inches long. As the name implies, the device is essentially a tablet that also functions as a phone. Definition
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Creating a fluid mobile platform strategy to manage mobile diversity
A fluid mobile platform strategy helps enterprises manage the growing diversity of smart devices including tablets. Tip
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Mobile device workshop: Mobile devices in health care
This mobile device workshop examines the use of mobile devices in health care, including the policies necessary for mobile device security and the technical requirements of a mobile device rollout. Workshop
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Mobile device strategy bypassed as enterprises face tablet invasion
The tablet invasion has many enterprises rushing to accommodate end-user demand and bypassing a mobile device strategy to deal with mobile security and policies on an ad hoc basis. Tip
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Mobile device security demands surpass reality, survey says
It's no surprise that mobile device security was top of mind in our recent reader survey. Find out what's missing and what IT pros are asking for in mobile security products. News
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Tablet growth in the enterprise ready to erupt
IT pros are planning on significant tablet growth as part of their IT strategy, according to our reader survey. But will tablets ever replace laptops and desktops? News
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Schools upgrade wireless LANs for iPad-in-the-classroom programs
School districts that adopt iPad-in-the-classroom programs must upgrade their wireless LAN technology in order to support the new mobile devices. News
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Leveraging mobile cloud apps in the enterprise
Benefiting from mobile cloud apps requires a proactive mobile strategy. Part one in this series outlines the requirements for cloud-based mobile application development. Tip
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