Mobile networking

Mobile enterprise applications have significant bandwidth requirements, especially those that connect to back-end data and services. As such, the proper approach to mobile networking is essential. The resources in this section explain how to evaluate cellular and wireless networks and how to optimize mobile wireless networks to ensure users can access the data and applications they need.

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March 10, 2017 10 Mar'17
The future of mobility includes 5G, connected cars, AR and VR

The next few years will see 5G networks, connected cars, AR and VR colliding with IoT. Experts discussed this future of mobility at the IDC Directions conference.
September 23, 2016 23 Sep'16
University scores with Wi-Fi analytics: 'We can't shut down, ever'

Wi-Fi analytics software gives IT departments visibility into network performance. Sports stadiums, schools, hospitals and more organizations are taking advantage of this technology.
July 27, 2016 27 Jul'16
New Dropbox management features let IT control syncing and sharing

Dropbox adds a few new features to enhance its IT management interface, giving admins more control of the corporate content users share in its business-focused editions.
May 10, 2016 10 May'16
Citrix CEO Kirill Tatarinov talks challenges, vision

Citrix's new chief executive speaks on a future where Windows isn't the only game in town.

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GSM (Global System for Mobile communication)

GSM (Global System for Mobile communication) is a digital mobile network that is widely used by mobile phone users in Europe and other parts of the world. Continue Reading
Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA)

Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) is a security standard for users of computing devices equipped with wireless internet connections, or Wi-Fi. Continue Reading
Zigbee

Zigbee is a standards-based wireless technology developed to enable low-cost, low-power wireless machine-to-machine (M2M) and internet of things (IoT) networks. Continue Reading

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Plan for the future of 5G in the enterprise

5G networks will bring speed and reduced latency to mobile business users that can take advantage of it. Get prepared for other changes that 5G will bring to the enterprise. Continue Reading
Iridium Next satellites to bring broadband IoT to every corner of the globe

The Iridium Next satellites have helped the company embrace the IoT explosion, changing its business model objective from cell phone connectivity to satellite IoT. Continue Reading
Where do mobile users fit in with SD-WAN as a service?

SD-WAN as a service can act as a bridge between mobile users who want to access business apps on the go and network managers who want to manage and secure those users. Continue Reading

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How to improve wireless network capacity and performance in 3 steps

In order to implement and optimize sufficient wireless network capacity, organizations need to follow the three key steps of planning, managing and troubleshooting. Continue Reading
Mobile network design considerations for your enterprise

An increasingly mobile workforce is compelling enterprises to retool their infrastructure and add new capabilities to their list of mobile network design considerations. Continue Reading
IT pros connect with group communication software

An online group of industry professionals used a new app to transition from an online discussion board to a more integrated, collaborative way to network. Continue Reading

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Cradlepoint router boosts network flexibility for dance group

Connecting an audience to the motion and music of a dance production takes more than dance and musical skills. For one professor, it required network flexibility and the Cradlepoint AER2100 router. Continue Reading
TeamViewer helps solve remote customer support dilemma

Providing remote customer support can be a challenge for organizations of any size. But there's an app for that -- which one software provider put to good use. Continue Reading
Wi-Fi troubleshooting checklist for mobile devices

With an ever-growing mobile workforce, Wi-Fi is an essential part of business today. But all mobile devices can hit Wi-Fi snags. Luckily, IT has plenty of ways to untangle the mess. Continue Reading