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  • Why mobile strategies are stalling at many enterprises

    CIOs know the value of having a mobile strategy. So why aren't companies doing it right? A study from Accenture sheds some light on why some companies aren't moving forward fast enough with their mobility initiatives.

    Written by Tom Kaneshige12 June 14 09:47
  • Are iPads Making the Grade on College Campuses?

    Apple has made a big push to get iPads in the hands of college students -- and productivity apps such as iWork and now Office for iPad are helping. But one university professor says tablets 'fall far short' of meeting the prerequisites for serious college coursework.

    Written by Tom Kaneshige16 May 14 06:58
  • 8 Tips to Improve Mobile Collaboration

    Mobile computing and workplace collaboration experts offer advice on how you can boost communication and productivity among your mobile employees.

    Written by Jennifer Lonoff Schiff01 May 14 04:11
  • 10 Jaw-Dropping Facts About Mobile Phones

    What's the most expensive mobile phone bill in the world? How many cell phones are left in New York City cabs each day? How many hours a year are lost to Angry Birds? Find out in this eye-opening infographic.

    Written by Tom Kaneshige09 Aug. 13 17:59
  • When Will Mobile Commerce Be Ready for Primetime?

    Mobile commerce offers great deal potential, but like many technology trends, it may take time to really catch on. If your business is looking to implement mcommerce, there are some important factors to consider beyond the technology. First and foremost, think about your customer, and the customer experience.

    Written by Jeff Vance11 Feb. 13 14:42
  • 7 Hot Mobile Startups to Watch in 2013

    Mobile startups are all the rage right now, and many venture capitalists are placing their bets and hoping to cash in. Here are seven new mobile ventures to keep an eye on, some of which may change how we think about mobile.

    Written by Jeff Vance03 Jan. 13 22:16
  • How Smart Wi-Fi Improves Wireless Network Performance

    If poor Wi-Fi performance in your busy office is a problem for your organization, smart Wi-Fi is worth investigating. Here's why one company ripped out it Cisco wireless network gear and went with a new hardware-and-software-based Wi-Fi approach.

    Written by Paul Rubens02 Jan. 13 14:24
  • IT and Employees See BYOD Security (Much) Differently

    IT organizations continue to struggle with the details when it comes to enabling BYOD for applications beyond email, and a new study finds that while employees are eager to access corporate resources from their mobile devices, they have little tolerance for controls IT wants to impose.

    Written by Thor Olavsrud20 Nov. 12 21:27
  • Windows 8 to Boost Sophisticated Business Use of Tablets and Smartphones

    Enterprises are beginning to leverage mobility to transform their business processes rather than simply providing always-on access to email and calendaring. Healthcare, financial services and retail are at the forefront of using mobile to transform their businesses, and Windows 8 may accelerate the process.

    Written by Thor Olavsrud29 Oct. 12 19:36
  • Mobile Payments Are Just a Text Message Away

    Barclays Bank puts a personal spin on mobile payments with a person-to-person mobile app that lets customers send and receive payments via text messages between iPhone, Android and Blackberry mobile phones.

    Written by Lauren Brousell29 Oct. 12 17:54
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