Tips

Tips

Mobile networking

• Improve mobile hotspot security in 5 steps

  Users may not hesitate to connect to a mobile hotspot, but that doesn't mean IT should always allow it. Learn the threats these hotspots pose and how to handle them.  Continue Reading

• Determine 5G enterprise use cases, cost before deployment

  There's a lot of hype surrounding 5G. Before getting too excited, it's important to determine the enterprise use cases, costs and what organizations must do to take advantage of 5G.  Continue Reading

• 5 strategic steps to blunt mobile device security threats

  Companies need to evaluate their own needs and implement a viable mobile security strategy that's part of an overall corporate security plan. Their future may depend on it.  Continue Reading

• 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

• Track mobile costs with telecom expense management software

  TEM software can help IT administrators gain insight into mobile users and uncover cost savings. It's often part of larger mobility services these days.  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

• How to choose and implement the best workflow apps

  The best workflow apps are tailored to specific users and the business processes they rely on to do their jobs. And streamlining workflows saves companies time and money.  Continue Reading

• Layered security is IT's best defense

  Mobile devices aren't the only thing putting the enterprise network at risk. IT admins must grapple with a host of security threats, requiring a layered security model.  Continue Reading

• Put Wi-Fi analytics on the front burner

  Wi-Fi analytics changes the way IT manages both mobile devices and the enterprise network. IT can use it to optimize network performance and problem-solve in real time.  Continue Reading

• BYON brings its own security challenges

  Bring your own device is a common practice, and now bring your own network is on the scene -- whether IT likes it or not.  Continue Reading

• Should you upgrade to 802.11ac wireless LAN?

  Organizations need to cut through the noise of new 802.11ac wireless LAN offerings and determine if mobile users really need 1.3 Gbps throughput.  Continue Reading

• CDMA vs. GSM: Do consumers still care?

  As cellular technology develops, the carrier fights over standards like CDMA vs. GSM are starting to matter less and less. With LTE becoming the new standard, just how important are these differences to consumers?  Continue Reading

• Why the smartphone won't replace the business landline just yet

  As more employees make work calls on their smartphones, employers may consider ditching their landlines, but that can lead to unforeseen problems.  Continue Reading

• How to reduce data roaming charges

  If your users travel internationally, they can rack up some serious roaming bills. Five easy changes can reduce data roaming charges significantly.  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

• 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

• 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 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

• 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

• 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

• B vs. G: Understanding mixed WLAN performance

  Learn how to get the most from your 802.11g AP.  Continue Reading