Tips

Tips

• 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