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  • Make mobility standard business practice

    Currently many IT departments have ‘mobility’ people. They manage the BlackBerry Enterprise Server (BES), are the people who set up and administer iPhones, Android devices and Windows Mobile smartphones, and are often the go-to people for mobilising applications.

    Written by Tim Sheedy • 21 Sept. 11 10:00

  • Stopping the mobile madness

    I love my iPad, but I hate what it represents.

    Written by Mathias Thurman • 09 Aug. 11 00:43

  • Rise of the planet of the tablets

    The Planet of the Apes series of sci-fi thrillers in the late 1960s and early '70s depicted a world in which intelligent apes are the dominant species and humans have been subordinated.

    Written by Mike Elgan • 09 Aug. 11 00:13

  • Will Aussies wait in faith for an Amazon tablet?

    Australians are used to lengthy waiting times for the latest devices, but by the time the rumoured Amazon arrives on our shores the market could be well and truly saturated. Will it be worth the wait?

    Written by Rodney Gedda • 15 July 11 14:34

  • Smartphones, security and the enterprise

    Smartphones are among the most important technological developments of our time. Since the advent of the first smartphones in the 1990s, these once cumbersome devices have become immensely powerful and sophisticated tools – not just individual communications devices, but whole computing platforms, capable of running a vast array of personal and business applications.

    Written by Richard Ting • 20 May 11 09:40

  • HP's phone, tablet strategy comes together with webOS

    Less than a year after it acquired Palm for $US1.2 billion, HP has announced the first wave of webOS-based products – two smartphones and a tablet pc – aimed at forging a new mobile device strategy for the company. Now it’s time to see if HP has the muscle to make mobility a success.

    Written by Rodney Gedda • 10 Feb. 11 12:53
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    Android vs iPhone

    I picked up my first Android phone at the beginning of this year — the Google Nexus One. Prior to that I had been a BlackBerry user and the IT organisations I managed all ran BES servers and only supported BlackBerry devices so the transition to the Nexus One was quite a significant one.

    Written by Steve Berg • 25 Nov. 10 17:53

  • Get ready for the untethered enterprise

    For a small but growing number of enterprise users, it's time to cut the cord.

    Written by Johna Till Johnson • 14 Oct. 10 09:05

  • Looking gift iPads in the mouth

    My company had excellent news last week, announcing stellar earnings. It was especially welcome after a difficult year of budget cuts, layoffs and a general decline in morale. To address that last issue, the company decided to give every employee a gift, and I'm not talking about a $25 Starbucks gift card. No, the plan was to hand out brand-new iPads to everybody. What could be cooler, right?

    Written by Mathias Thurman • 28 Sept. 10 00:35
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    How to create a successful mobile project

    Mobile and wireless technology is one of the most frequently talked about areas of activity within Australia’s technology sector. The dramatic rise in smartphone use has meant that people are looking to access the same content and services, both inside and outside working hours.

    Written by John Petrovich • 20 Sept. 10 10:36

  • Unified communications and collaboration

    Like many other countries, Australia has faced unpredictable business conditions over the last 18 months. As a nation it is frequently viewed as fighting above its weight given the size of the economy. Unlike many other countries, however, it also continues to face the unpredictability of some unique challenges specific to our business landscape. The Business Challenges Index, a study recently commissioned by Optus Business, details the challenges faced by businesses across a range of industries. We embarked on the study to understand the challenges facing our customers and provide the right solutions to help them succeed.

    Written by Rob Parcell • 23 July 10 09:00

  • iPhones, iPads in the enterprise: 5 security views

    When it comes to mobile devices, IT security practitioners prefer employees use a BlackBerry because it's easier to control the data users share on them than, say, an Android or iPhone. But as consumer-based devices like the Apple brands get more sophisticated with each release, it's getting harder to keep them out of the workplace. Proliferation of the iPad has only heightened enterprise hunger.

    Written by Bill Brenner • 24 June 10 03:07

  • Mobile Security: Why I still want my iPad, iPhone

    Everything I've learned about mobile security tells me it's bad to use the consumer-based technology for work. That's where all the bad stuff comes from. That includes devices like the iPhone and iPad.

    Written by Bill Brenner • 17 June 10 05:38

  • Smart Phone Attacks: Here and Now

    When security vendors used to pitch articles on smart phone malware, my blood ran cold.

    Written by Bill Brenner • 01 April 10 06:15

  • BlackBerry Watch Coming Soon? Destined to Fail?

    Rumors have been bouncing around the Web for months regarding a watch that works in conjunction with BlackBerry smartphones so users can view new-message notifications without removing their devices from pockets or purses.

    Written by Al Sacco • 20 Oct. 09 08:08

  • The Four Office Tools That Tech Workers Can't Live Without

    As corporate budgets have tightened, your company has asked you to choose a maximum of four items to support your work. You will be provided only with these items. Can you get by without a BlackBerry? How much do you really need a desk? Your PC? Take a look at some interesting survey results.

    Written by Thomas Wailgum • 12 Dec. 08 11:11

  • Remote Workers to IT: We Do Care About Security

    Fear not IT and infosecurity personnel: Most of your remote workers, mobile users and road warriors toting around laptops and BlackBerrys have the business's best interests in mind when it comes to network security.

    Written by Thomas Wailgum • 10 Oct. 08 13:23

  • How to root out network problems

    Have you spent millions on management software and still struggle to quickly determine the root cause of network performance problems?

    Written by Denise Dubie • 02 June 08 15:53

  • As wired costs drop, wireless voice, data charge issues rise

    Reducing mobile voice and data costs is a top concern for CIOs, judging by comments at an enterprise mobile and wireless conference this week.

    Written by Matt Hamblen • 05 March 08 10:38

  • Six Innovative Uses for GPS During Your Business Day

    Here are six innovative uses for a GPS device during your business day. Well, maybe somewhat related to your business day; most of them would work well for corporate events and team-building activities, or just to blow off steam after a long day at the office.

    Written by John Brandon • 25 June 07 12:43
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