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• iOS4 mobile device management features ease enterprise anxiety

  New iOS4 mobile device management capabilities in Apple iPhones, iPads and iPods are allowing IT managers to more easily control iOS4-based devices with third-party mobile device management software, along with other enterprise mobile devices. Continue Reading

• Understanding the risks mobile devices pose to enterprise security

  There are many ways mobile devices and remote connectivity can put your enterprise in danger. Understanding these security vulnerabilities is crucial for protecting your systems. Continue Reading

• Mobile client security threats shouldn't be underestimated

  Malware authors haven't overlooked mobile devices, whose growing computing power now poses an inviting target. Be aware of dangers from viruses and accidental data disclosure. Continue Reading

• Mobile device integration services: Choosing a mobile operating system

  To offer mobile device integration services, a solution provider must be able to recommend the right operating system for mobile devices. Depending on a customer's needs, a solution provider should be able to provide a mobile OS comparison and guide... Continue Reading

• LTE service lacks support for voice and SMS messaging

  Many telecommunications experts have touted the benefits of 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) mobile cellular technology and its promise of an era of high-speed mobile broadband that will enable smooth video streaming and fast Web browsing. But what ... Continue Reading

• Managing mobile device diversity

  In a perfect world, your entire workforce would carry one or two well-chosen mobile devices that could be managed easily and effectively through a single platform. Unfortunately, few IT managers enjoy this luxury – most must deal with an ...Continue Reading

• Mobile Device Manager joins Windows domains to mobile devices

  Microsoft's Mobile Device Manager gives IT managers better tools and added network support to improve management of devices that run Windows Mobile 6.1.Continue Reading

• Mobile security threats

  Mobile security threats come in many forms, and they continue to evolve. IT needs to be prepared to handle mobile device security and protect smartphones from malware, eavesdropping, unauthorized access, theft and more. This tip outlines the mobile ...Continue Reading

• Understanding mobile convergence

  Mobile convergence is simply the implementation of mobile handsets and similar devices that incorporate more than one radio, with the ability to hand off a connection between these otherwise incompatible physical layers. The objective is to converge...Continue Reading

• Boosting business productivity with Bluetooth

  Bluetooth wireless connectivity has been creeping quietly into many of the devices that workers carry into the enterprise every day. ABI predicts that roughly half of the 1.2 billion cell phones sold this year will include Bluetooth. IMS Research ...Continue Reading

• Remote user security checklist

  The security of remote systems has become more critical as growing numbers of distributed workforces are removed from a controlled central network. CISSP Kevin Beaver provides a list of items to lock down on remote systems.Continue Reading

• WiMAX devices

  WiMAX devices will become more readily available as carriers deploy widespread WiMAX service.Continue Reading

• WiMAX security

  Introduction A lot has been written on the topic of WiMAX radio technology, but what about WiMAX security? Should users feel safe that their transmitted data is free from eavesdropping and manipulation? How does a WiMAX operator ensure that only ...Continue Reading

• WiMAX performance

  Sprint and Clearwire formed a $14.5 billion joint venture a few weeks ago that will focus entirely on mobile WiMAX. The joint venture will be called Clearwire and includes investment from Google, Intel, Comcast, Time Warner, and Bright House ...Continue Reading

• Government regulations and mobile security policies

  Learn how government regulations affect your mobile security policy.Continue Reading

• WiMAX services

  WiMAX, a new business opportunity for service providers, is being offered in various stages by both new and established service providers.Continue Reading

• WiMAX: What it is and how it works

  WiMAX was once stated to be the biggest thing since the Internet. But hype and confusion have dogged the project since its beginning. The first in five articles on WiMAX will discuss WiMAX technology, applications and terminology.Continue Reading

• 700 MHz -- Why is it so valuable?

  The 700 MHz wireless spectrum auction is causing a lot of excitement, yet the reasons why can be obscure -- Paul DeBeasi explains its importance and how it works.Continue Reading

• Mobile security: Setting responsible goals

  Mobile security goal setting is a straightforward, time-saving best practice for the IT professional who makes time to set responsible and attainable goals.Continue Reading

• Mobile data services -- getting connected

  Mobile data computing continues to grow as more service providers offer services and at increasing speeds. Different ways to connect to the mobile data network are discussed in this tip by Paul DeBeasi.Continue Reading

• Mobile service providers: How to choose the right one

  Finding the "right" mobile service provider might be an abstract, theoretical concept, but picking the right one for your organization shouldn't be too difficult. Here, Craig Mathias outlines some key elements to guide you in selecting the right ...Continue Reading

• Mobile device compliance and workforce management

  Mobile compliance issues are more complicated as federal regulations become more rigorous and require mobile devices to be compliant. Learn some best practices for ensuring mobile compliance. In last month's tip on regulatory compliance, we ...Continue Reading

• Mobile security, certificates and authentication: Mobile management, Part VI

  Mobile security is a necessary concern of any enterprise and, as discussed in this tip, IT organizations must consider both security and authentication factors for their mobile devices.Continue Reading

• Best practices for corporate mobile device management: Mobile management, Part VIII

  Mobile device management best practices for IT managers are found in this tip, particularly emphasizing the benefits and disadvantages of single-vendor vs. multi-device, multi-vendor strategies.Continue Reading

• Carrier mobile device management approaches in the enterprise: Mobile management, Part V

  Mobile device management terms and situations are discussed in this tip to inform professionals in which situations vendor or service management is more beneficial than in-house management.Continue Reading

• Using 3G phones for laptop Internet access

  Most workers who choose 3G wireless will either buy a new laptop with embedded 3G or add a new 3G card to an existing laptop. But don't overlook a third option that just might prove less expensive: using a 3G phone for laptop Internet access. Learn ...Continue Reading

• iPhone in the enterprise: Can it replace a BlackBerry?

  How will the iPhone fit in the enterprise? We challenged our expert to put the iPhone through a series of tests to see how well it integrates, whether it's manageable, and whether its email, calendar and contact features can replace a BlackBerry.Continue Reading

• Windows Mobile emulator for device testing -- Part 2

  A Windows Mobile emulator can simplify mobile device testing without costing a lot of money. In Part 1 of this series, we learned how to install and deploy the emulator. In Part 2, we explore how to access and configure the emulator.Continue Reading

• Windows Mobile emulator for device testing -- Part 1

  A Windows Mobile emulator can simplify mobile device testing without costing a lot of money. Whether you are attempting to develop a new mobile application, test a mobile networking configuration, or experiment with mobile device security, testing ...Continue Reading

• Mobile form factors: Handhelds

  The size and layout of a mobile device is just as important as what it does – and the form-factor options in handhelds are both plentiful and growing.Continue Reading

• Regulatory compliance: The impact of mobile devices on the enterprise

  Regulatory compliance cannot be overlooked when users are accessing and storing data on mobile devices. Enterprises must take extra precautions to extend their security processes to comply with regulations.Continue Reading

• Form factors: Mobile computers

  Craig Mathias looks at mobile form factors, the general size and layout of mobile devices, available to assist your mobile workforce. He explores Micro-PCs, UMPCs, tablets, subnotebooks, ultraportables and mega-notebooks.Continue Reading

• Mobile data services -- A checklist of considerations

  Analyzing and selecting a mobile data service can be a daunting task. This tip provides a checklist of the major factors to consider when evaluating mobile data services (GSM, CDMA and WiMAX).Continue Reading

• Using Exchange Server for mobile device security

  Unsecured mobile devices in the wrong hands can defy VPN security and threaten the safety of your corporate network. In this tip, learn how you can use Exchange Server 2007 to apply security policies to mobile devices and how to use Outlook Web ...Continue Reading

• Mobile devices: Business or personal property?

  Corporate data -- from company phone directories to confidential memos -- is floating around on devices outside the control of network and IT operations and management. In this column, Craig Mathias believes every enterprise must deal with the fact ...Continue Reading

• Defining mobility solutions

  Mobile solutions fall into one of three distinct philosophical categories and the solution you apply to your enterprise depends to some extent on the particular mobility needs of those involved. Craig Mathias explores three desktop replacement ...Continue Reading

• Policies for mobile computing

  Mobile computing policies are critical to maintaining the integrity of your organization. While there are several variables in what constitutes a mobile policy, the advice in this column will help you define your needs and understand the core ...Continue Reading

• Connect to multiple 802.11 networks through one Wi-Fi adapter

  New software from Microsoft enables connecting to more than one wireless network at the same time.Continue Reading

• What are "closed networks" in a cellular wireless network and why are they needed?

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