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• April 18, 2012 18 Apr'12

  Windows Intune goes mobile with iOS, Android management

  It’s Apple and Android’s world, and Microsoft’s just managing it. Admins can use the new Windows Intune to manage iPhones, iPads and Android devices.

• April 18, 2012 18 Apr'12

  OwnCloud provides on-premise file-sharing software alternative

  OwnCloud began as an open source community project and now offers a commercial version of its file-sharing software to compete with enterprise Dropbox, but for on-premise use.

• April 16, 2012 16 Apr'12

  Mobile printing complexities plague BYOD

  Issues with printing from mobile devices plague BYOD shops. Apple, Google and Microsoft have to offer enterprises better printing capabilities to make BYOD more efficient.

• April 06, 2012 06 Apr'12

  Remote systems management apps let IT work on the go

  IT pros who use remote systems management apps say they offer more flexibility, letting them perform basic tasks anywhere from the lunchroom to the beach.

• April 05, 2012 05 Apr'12

  For VMware Octopus, integration is key to enterprise file-sharing success

  VMware Octopus could have a leg up on competitors in the enterprise file-sharing market if, as IT pros hope, it has strong ties to VMware’s other data center infrastructure.

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• April 02, 2012 02 Apr'12

  Box OneCloud aims to improve iOS document sharing and editing

  Document sharing and editing on the iPad and iPhone isn’t always easy. Box OneCloud addresses the problem by integrating with third-party apps and cloud services.

• March 28, 2012 28 Mar'12

  MDM market consolidation: Coming to a vendor near you?

  Mobile device management is about to undergo major market consolidation. IT pros worry about the effect on their relationships with MDM vendors.

• March 23, 2012 23 Mar'12

  Network management tools from Cisco offer admins MDM for BYOD

  New Cisco Systems network management tools and Identity Services Engine updates give IT pros a way to manage BYOD using network infrastructure.

• March 14, 2012 14 Mar'12

  Identity as a Service tools offer IT pros control over BYOD, cloud

  With the transition to the cloud certain, IT needs a new way to provide identity access and application delivery. Luckily, there’s a growing niche for Identity as a Service tools.

• March 12, 2012 12 Mar'12

  Apple Configurator provides free iOS device management for IT

  A new free app, Apple Configurator, allows businesses to deploy, manage, and configure more than one iOS device. It’s not MDM, but it’s a step in the right direction.

• February 28, 2012 28 Feb'12

  Microsoft iPad Office app coming soon?

  Microsoft addresses rumors surrounding an iPad Office app, while IT pros speculate about Microsoft Office app costs and features.

• February 24, 2012 24 Feb'12

  BYOD strains corporate wireless network bandwidth

  BYOD taxes the corporate wireless network, causing poor performance. Some companies have had to invest in significant wireless network bandwidth and security upgrades.

• February 17, 2012 17 Feb'12

  Apple iOS security attacks a matter of when, not if, IT pros say

  The untarnished reputation of iOS security won’t last forever, and IT pros say they don’t have the weapons to defend against potential Apple security attacks.

• February 09, 2012 09 Feb'12

  Android app security offers IT little comfort, despite Google Bouncer

  Google’s new Bouncer tool aims to relieve some IT woes by scanning Android Market apps for malware. But Android app security concerns remain.

• February 07, 2012 07 Feb'12

  Enterprise cloud file-sharing apps give IT more control over data

  Employees already use cloud file-sharing and collaboration services such as Dropbox at work, whether IT knows it or not. Enterprise cloud file-sharing apps let IT regain control.

• January 25, 2012 25 Jan'12

  Can the new RIM CEO resuscitate BlackBerry?

  Even with a newly appointed RIM CEO, the company has to innovate to survive the Apple/Google onslaught in BYOD enterprises.

• January 16, 2012 16 Jan'12

  Amazon Kindle Fire: Coming soon to an enterprise near you

  The Amazon Kindle Fire is showing up in enterprises. Now, IT pros have to figure out the best way to integrate these new tablets into the desktop environment.

• January 13, 2012 13 Jan'12

  Kinect for PCs brings gesture-based computing to the enterprise

  Microsoft Kinect for Windows brings voice and gesture-based control to business PCs. It’s like science fiction, but will go live February 1. Here are the potential enterprise uses.

• January 11, 2012 11 Jan'12

  Smartphone evolution leads to enterprise and consumer device convergence

  With the cloud era upon us and apps for everything, the line between enterprise and consumer smartphones is gone. The cloud and other trends will deepen device convergence.

• January 10, 2012 10 Jan'12

  IT experts want better security features in iPad 3

  IT pros say Apple needs to add a number of security features to make the iPad 3 enterprise-friendly. Here’s what Apple might deliver and what IT experts hope to see in iPad 3.

• January 09, 2012 09 Jan'12

  2012: The year of business tablet use

  Apple’s iPad leads the expected boom of business tablet use this year. Enterprise iPad use is taking off because IT pros like the iPad’s security and management options.

• January 06, 2012 06 Jan'12

  Microsoft bringing out the big guns for WP7 marketing: News in brief

  Microsoft and Nokia hope to knock the iPhone and Android off their pedestals with a reported $200 million marketing campaign. Plus: news on Oracle’s Android lawsuit and more.

• December 16, 2011 16 Dec'11

  More Microsoft iOS apps hit App Store: News in brief

  Microsoft released an iOS SkyDrive app and added iPad support for OneNote. Plus: news on Box, YouSendIt and a dangerous Angry Birds clone.

• December 12, 2011 12 Dec'11

  Jive exec says social enterprise collaboration software is good for IT

  Jive’s chief social scientist says social enterprise collaboration software can make life easier for IT pros. But too much focus on the technology itself isn’t good, either.

• December 09, 2011 09 Dec'11

  Q&A: Box CEO Aaron Levie on cloud storage and collaboration services

  The CEO of cloud storage and collaboration service provider Box, talks about who the real IT decision-makers are why SharePoint doesn’t work.

• December 02, 2011 02 Dec'11

  Android retains hold on smartphone market: News in brief

  Android is still the leading smartphone OS, and Apple is the top manufacturer. Plus: news on MobileIron 4.5, Panasonic’s future and Ice Cream Sandwich support.

• November 23, 2011 23 Nov'11

  Microsoft SkyDrive changes target Dropbox, Google: News in brief

  Microsoft wants to integrate SkyDrive with leading services -- even other vendors’ -- to make it more user-friendly. Plus: news on Nokia’s Windows phones and Flash on Android.

• November 09, 2011 09 Nov'11

  Enterprise collaboration platforms go social -- or at least try to

  To meet end users’ expectations in the age of Facebook, more vendors are adding social collaboration features to their enterprise collaboration platforms.

• November 03, 2011 03 Nov'11

  Microsoft Kinect SDK coming for business apps: News in brief

  Kinect, Xbox 360’s motion-sensing technology, will be available for business application developers next year. Plus: news on HP’s latest tablet and AT&T’s LTE phones.

• September 14, 2011 14 Sep'11

  IT VARs focus on managing new devices

  The mobile device revolution will create management solution opportunities for VARs.

• August 17, 2011 17 Aug'11

  Tablets: Going beyond the iPad

  Shocker: Resellers cite some big orders for non-Apple tablets.

• June 13, 2011 13 Jun'11

  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.

• June 10, 2011 10 Jun'11

  IT shops will look at but not 'touch' Windows 8

  Microsoft’s Windows 8 will include, among other things, touch-centric capabilities. It may not work for enterprises today, but IT executives see potential as applications evolve.

• June 07, 2011 07 Jun'11

  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?

• June 03, 2011 03 Jun'11

  Mobile growth hinges on applications and operating systems, survey finds

  Mobile growth is surging ahead like never before, according to our annual reader survey. Find out what your peers are saying, and where their IT budgets are going.

• April 18, 2011 18 Apr'11

  Mobile endpoint security and management: Best practices

  There are lots of tools available for mobile endpoint security and management, but few offer the total solution. That leaves VARs with lots of work to do.

• February 21, 2011 21 Feb'11

  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.

• December 06, 2010 06 Dec'10

  The challenge of using corporate apps on mobile devices

  Much to the dismay of users, many enterprise apps don't function properly on smartphones. IT pro Mike Nelson explores the root of the problem and proposes a solution.

• October 06, 2010 06 Oct'10

  Why companies can't ignore 'bring your own PC'

  Whether users own their devices or merely use virtual desktops on corporate machines, BYOPC will soon become mandatory in the enterprise.

• September 29, 2010 29 Sep'10

  5 ways smart phones challenge mobile internet security

  Smart phones like the iPhone, BlackBerry and HTC range are winning many users in business. We explain the threats they represent, and offer a glimpse of how security pros can address those risks.

• June 16, 2010 16 Jun'10

  Bring your own PC comes despite vexed IT pros

  To the chagrin of IT pros, end users want to bring their own devices to work. Virtual desktop technology can help those companies willing to support non-standard computers.

• June 07, 2010 07 Jun'10

  iPads force their way into corporate IT

  Like Apple's iPhone before them, iPads are coming inside the firewall as C-level execs demand support for their latest toys.

• May 12, 2010 12 May'10

  Vendor vision: Mitel pitches strong mobility move with UC Advanced 3.1

  In this podcast, Mitel's Rick Dell discusses the company's focus on enterprise mobility with the release of Unified Communicator Advanced 3.1. Learn about UC Advanced 3.1's key features and what's next for Mitel in the mobility market.

• March 03, 2010 03 Mar'10

  Balancing security, business case for consumer products in enterprise

  Security managers looking to curb their network risks struggle with employees' desire to use consumer-oriented devices and services like smartphones, USB drives and social media.

• February 02, 2010 02 Feb'10

  Smartphone hypervisors -- what's the use?

  Useful tool or parlor toy -- is there value in a smartphone with a hypervisor and a receiver that turns users' phones into virtual desktop access devices?

• September 22, 2009 22 Sep'09

  Ensuring mobile data protection for smartphones is critical

  The tidal wave of threats against your company's IT resources -- and in particular, its data -- has never been higher. As users store company data to their smartphones and similar mobile devices, we asked Sean Glynn, head of product development with...

• August 10, 2009 10 Aug'09

  Want mobile carrier openness? Be careful what you wish for!

  What would happen if the carrier exclusivity that we've grown accustomed to for our mobile devices were to end? In this article, Jack Gold of J. Gold Associates looks at the pros and cons if exclusivity arrangements were to be regulated out of ...

• July 21, 2009 21 Jul'09

  The future of netbooks in the enterprise

  Netbook use is growing among corporate workers, but what does their future look like in the enterprise?

• July 13, 2009 13 Jul'09

  Managing your company's cellular assets with telecom expense management

  Mobile and wireless managers are using telecom expense management (TEM) to gain visibility into and control over their wireline telecom costs. As wireless begins to consume ever greater amounts of your telecom budget, we're getting more questions ...

• June 02, 2009 02 Jun'09

  Untethering the smartphone with an enterprise application store

  Handset vendors, such as BlackBerry and Apple, have simplified installation of smartphone applications. The irony: Although smartphones are the most connected enterprise devices, many operating systems and applications still require the smartphone ...

• May 18, 2009 18 May'09

  Interop wireless: Exploring enterprise wireless trends

  If there was ever any doubt that wireless networks, applications and devices would take hold in the enterprise, this spring's Interop conference lineup puts it to rest. The show has three conference tracks dedicated to wireless: Enterprise ...

• April 15, 2009 15 Apr'09

  Mobile app stores: Enterprise software is where the money will be made

  At a recent panel discussion on the future of mobile applications, Google's Rich Miner said enterprise applications are where the real money is to be made.

• November 17, 2008 17 Nov'08

  Unboxing T-Mobile's G1, the first Google phone

  Watch as SearchMobileComputing.com unboxes T-Mobile's G1, the first phone powered by Google's Android operating system.

• October 22, 2008 22 Oct'08

  Employees using their own mobile devices are a growing challenge

  Enterprise IT organizations are underestimating the number of mobile workers they have. Beyond the knowledge workers and executives who have corporate smartphones, a new class of employees want to use their personal mobile devices on the job. IT ...

• October 17, 2008 17 Oct'08

  Microsoft purchase of BlackBerry maker possible but hard to swallow

  Amid rumors that Windows Mobile 7 is being pushed back to 2010, new rumors are swirling that Microsoft is looking to buy Research In Motion, maker of the BlackBerry. Experts are divided on whether such a deal makes strategic sense.

• October 08, 2008 08 Oct'08

  RIM officially unveils BlackBerry Storm

  After much anticipation, Research In Motion (RIM) has released the BlackBerry Storm which includes a touchscreen.

• October 08, 2008 08 Oct'08

  Hospital chain boosts indoor cellular with distributed antenna system

  With terrible indoor cellular coverage impeding its ability to support mobile users, the hospital chain Baptist Healthcare System adopted a distributed antenna system from ADC. The system improved patient care at its hospitals and its ability to ...

• October 01, 2008 01 Oct'08

  Third-party BlackBerry software development a learning process for RIM

  Research in Motion has initiated a renewed focus on working with third-party BlackBerry software developers in order to stave off competition from Nokia, Microsoft and Apple. But RIM and ISVs are still learning how to work together.

• September 23, 2008 23 Sep'08

  HTC Touch Pro, Diamond: Smartphone previews

  HTC's latest mobile devices were released about the same time as this Fall's CTIA show, where Brighthand.com Editor Kevin O'Brien had the opportunity to try out and make videos of both the Touch Pro and the Diamond.

• September 19, 2008 19 Sep'08

  T-Mobile unveils first Android mobile

  The first Android-based mobile phone, the HTC Dream from T-Mobile, is expected to be unveiled soon.

• August 27, 2008 27 Aug'08

  University deploys iPhones to freshmen in mobile learning experiment

  This fall, Abilene Christian University will give every incoming freshman student an iPhone or iPod Touch as part of a mobile learning experiment.

  "We started thinking about this 10 years ago," said Kevin Roberts, CIO of the Abilene, ...

• August 21, 2008 21 Aug'08

  U.S. smartphone sales strong as cell phones sales slip

  Q2 sales of smartphones are still strong though overall sales of mobile phones are declining in the U.S.

• August 13, 2008 13 Aug'08

  Rugged mobile devices must be more than durable in harsh environments

  The durability of ruggedized mobile devices is only the first consideration for mobile managers with workers who take devices into hazardous environments. Connectivity, usability and portability are also important features.

• May 20, 2008 20 May'08

  Strong Q1 mobile phone growth in global market

  Despite recent economic slowdowns, mobile phones continued to ship worldwide and the market actually experienced double-digit growth.

• May 20, 2008 20 May'08

  CDMA and GSM: What's the difference?

  The differences between competing cell phone technologies, CDMA and GSM, are discussed in this article inspired by a Brighthand.com reader's question.

• May 05, 2008 05 May'08

  BlackBerry gets native CRM application from SAP

  SAP and Research in Motion have announced plans to add native clients for all of SAP's enterprise applications to the BlackBerry, beginning with CRM.

• April 29, 2008 29 Apr'08

  Is one better than the other -- EV-DO, HSDPA or Wi-Fi?

  Often found in the Brighthand.com forum are questions concerning the superiority of EV-DO, HSDPA or Wi-Fi, and Adama D. Brown comes to the rescue with some discussion to shed light on the topic.

• April 16, 2008 16 Apr'08

  As others flock to iPhone, Palm faithful await the Nova

  Despite a troubled few years and lack of innovation, Palm still commands a loyal user base awaiting the next big thing.

• April 14, 2008 14 Apr'08

  Verizon, AT&T to operate 4G on new 700 MHz spectrum wins

  Following their big wins in the FCC's 700 MHz spectrum auction, both Verizon and AT&T have announced they will operate 4G service on the spectrum.

• March 31, 2008 31 Mar'08

  Motorola's breakup looks good, but is it a mistake?

  Motorola's plan to spin off its mobile device division might boost the healthier portions of the company. But giving up on a flagship division could mean an opportunity lost.

• March 18, 2008 18 Mar'08

  Laptops, tablet PCs clean up, go green

  As more industries look to improve their environmental impact, laptop and tablet PC manufacturers can use EPEAT to determine how to produce a greener device and workers can use EPEAT to ensure they are purchasing a green device.

• February 25, 2008 25 Feb'08

  Wi-Fi cellular convergence can boost mobile worker productivity

  Dual-mode phones with both Wi-Fi and cellular coverage will help enterprises realize the mobility benefits that unified communications promises, while possibly cutting some costs.

• December 19, 2007 19 Dec'07

  Mobile applications give workers flexibility, increase responsiveness

  Workers are finding the workplace can be anyplace -- at the office, at home, or even out at the ballgame -- if they are equipped with the right mobile equipment and applications.

• November 21, 2007 21 Nov'07

  Google's Android platform could complicate security

  Google's Android platform, still months away from deployment, could raise a host of security concerns.

• November 14, 2007 14 Nov'07

  Mobile operating systems: First thoughts on Access Linux Platform

  Mobile operating system Access Linux Platform is a Linux-based system for smartphones which run Palm OS applications and could beat Palm's Linux-based replacement to market.

• August 29, 2007 29 Aug'07

  Mobile security is end user and IT responsibility

  Mobile security is not top-of-mind for many mobile workers, according to recent research by Cisco and the National Cyber Security Alliance.

• August 08, 2007 08 Aug'07

  Dual-mode devices need to mature

  Dual-mode devices are hot among vendors and enterprises, but the technology isn't yet ripe enough for companies to experience its true benefits.

• August 01, 2007 01 Aug'07

  Mobile viruses evolving beyond just 'nuisance'

  Mobile viruses are evolving beyond being considered a nuisance into a true threat to security, privacy and compliance.

• April 25, 2007 25 Apr'07

  BlackBerry coming to Windows Mobile

  BlackBerry features will soon be available on Windows Mobile devices in a software application suite that offers BlackBerry email, messaging, calendar and other applications.

• April 11, 2007 11 Apr'07

  BlackBerry troubleshooting a breeze for retail chain

  BlackBerry troubleshooting and management are no longer challenges for a chain of retail stores.

• April 04, 2007 04 Apr'07

  Dual mode vulnerabilities identified

  Dual mode devices have vulnerabilities that could be exploited to disrupt enterprise communication capabilities.

• March 21, 2007 21 Mar'07

  Mobile device menus ease management, are difficult to enforce

  Mobile device menus can help IT get a handle on the number of devices brought into the enterprise. But enforcing that device menu can be tricky.

• February 07, 2007 07 Feb'07

  Dual-mode Wi-Fi and cellular phones to grow

  Dual-mode Wi-Fi and cellular VoIP phones are poised for huge growth, while mobile and single-mode phone sales continue to climb.

• January 31, 2007 31 Jan'07

  Mobile GPS system virus could infect network

  A mobile GPS system shipped with a virus that could infect the corporate network.

• November 29, 2006 29 Nov'06

  Rugged laptops brave the rainforest

  Rugged laptops are said to withstand heat, cold, moisture and pretty much anything else Mother Nature can throw at them. What happens when one is taken to the tropical rainforest?

• October 11, 2006 11 Oct'06

  Mobile security policy useless if not enforced

  Strong mobile policies have become necessary to ensure mobile security. But security policies aren't worth the paper they're printed on if they're not enforced.

• September 19, 2006 19 Sep'06

  Motorola buys Symbol, users get greater flexibility

  After a few days of swirling rumors, Motorola today acquired Symbol Technologies, a move that will help users gain more flexibility in mobile device choice and support.

• September 08, 2006 08 Sep'06

  RFID continues to raise security concerns

  As more applications are developed for radio frequency identification technology, CIOs need to pay closer attention to the potential security risks.

• September 06, 2006 06 Sep'06

  SMS phishing is here

  Phishing attacks are no longer limited to email. Recently, researchers uncovered phishing scams using SMS, and mobile experts say enterprises should be wary of these so-called SMiShing scams.

• August 23, 2006 23 Aug'06

  Mobile platforms: Symbian, that 'European operating system'

  Mobile managers face a tough choice when weighing which mobile platform or operating system to deploy. We've assembled a team of experts and asked them to weigh the good and bad of each mobile platform to help you choose the one that's right for ...

• August 16, 2006 16 Aug'06

  BlackBerry vulnerability, mobile viruses are real threats

  At this month's Black Hat conference, a presentation centered around BBProxy, a hacking program that can take advantage of the trust relationship between a BlackBerry and an enterprise's internal server to hijack network connections.

  That, ...

• August 09, 2006 09 Aug'06

  Ruggedized laptops boost productivity, survive tornado

  Ruggedized notebooks are designed to take a beating, within reason, of course. Sears Holding Company has been using them for more than a decade. The previous model worked fine after a battle with Mother Nature.

• July 26, 2006 26 Jul'06

  Mobile Platforms: Palm OS - not the best for the multitasker

  Mobile managers face a tough choice when weighing which mobile platform or operating system to deploy. We've assembled a team of experts and asked them to weigh the good and bad of each mobile platform to help you choose the one that's right for ...

• July 19, 2006 19 Jul'06

  Enterprises failing to secure instant messaging

  Results of a recent Symantec survey suggest that nearly three out of every five organizations have not secured their instant messaging applications.

• July 05, 2006 05 Jul'06

  Mobile application boosts productivity

  Mobilizing salesforce.com has created a massive jump in productivity for welding and laser equipment supplier.

• June 28, 2006 28 Jun'06

  Windows Mobile OS -- not quite there yet

  Mobile managers face a tough choice when weighing which mobile platform or operating system to deploy. We've assembled a team of experts and asked them to weigh the good and bad of each mobile platform to help you choose the one that's right for ...

• June 12, 2006 12 Jun'06

  SMS vs. mobile email: Which is the 'killer app'?

  SMS -- yes, what your kids call text messaging -- is widely used in the enterprise. But can SMS surpass mobile email?

• May 24, 2006 24 May'06

  BlackBerry OS -- mobile email's 'gold standard'

  Mobile managers face a tough choice when weighing which mobile platform or operating system to deploy to mobilize the workforce. There's BlackBerry, Windows Mobile, Palm OS, Symbian, Linux, and J2ME. How do they choose? Which platform performs which...

• May 24, 2006 24 May'06

  Lincoln takes CRM on the road with SAP mobile

  With a rollout of SAP for Mobile Sales and a tablet PC deployment, Lincoln Electric transformed its sales system and processes.

• May 03, 2006 03 May'06

  Mobile device trends: Security, consolidation and more

  In a recent report, J.Gold Associates outlined the direction in which mobile devices will be heading in 2007 and 2008. Security is high on the list, while other trends such as consolidation and multi-modal user interfaces start generating some real ...