Mobile infrastructure and applications
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Tip
22 Dec 2022
Wireless network capacity planning and requirements
When planning wireless network capacity needs, tally your total endpoints, monitor application bandwidth usage and consider future growth. Continue Reading
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Feature
02 Nov 2022
9 steps for wireless network planning and design
Wireless network planning may appear daunting. But IT teams can tackle this task in nine key phases, which include capacity, redundancy and site surveys. Continue Reading
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Feature
27 Oct 2021
Time is money: Microsoft's HoloLens 2 saves both
The Microsoft HoloLens 2 headset has yet to reach wide adoption among enterprises. But organizations that have embraced it have found that the AR product saves time and cuts costs. Continue Reading
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Feature
22 Sep 2021
Mobile device management vs. mobile application management
Mobile device management and mobile application management do different things but also overlap. Knowing their differences is important. Continue Reading
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Feature
09 Apr 2021
AR use cases gain ground due to COVID-19, maturing tech
AR technology is growing beyond technical instruction, helped by work-from-home mandates and maturing technology. Continue Reading
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News
12 Mar 2021
Microsoft will pull iOS, Android Cortana apps on March 31
Microsoft will say goodbye to the Android and iOS Cortana apps on March 31. The company has retreated from the consumer market to focus on Cortana in 365. Continue Reading
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News
16 Feb 2021
Microsoft launches iPad-optimized Office app
Microsoft has pushed out a version of its Office app made with iPads in mind. The app combines Word, Excel and PowerPoint into a single offering and has some new features. Continue Reading
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News
03 Feb 2021
Microsoft to improve voice controls in Outlook mobile
Microsoft plans to bolster mobile workers' productivity when using 365 by improving the voice controls in Outlook and adding handwriting transcription to Lens. Continue Reading
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News
07 Jan 2021
Twitter, Facebook bounce President Trump from their platforms
Twitter has permanently suspended President Trump's account. Facebook has banned the president until the end of his term and possibly beyond. Continue Reading
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News
29 Dec 2020
Private 5G networks to gain momentum in 2021
Enterprises using industrial IoT devices are among the early adopters of private 5G networks, which could become an $8 billion market by 2027. Continue Reading
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News
09 Dec 2020
Apple requiring privacy notices from app developers
The privacy labels on new apps and updates on the App Store have to list the data collected by developers and their partners. The notices resemble nutritional labels on food. Continue Reading
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Feature
27 Oct 2020
Election apps, advertising target mobile phone users
As political campaigns ramp up their use of mobile technology to do battle this election season, apps have arisen to inform citizens and encourage them to vote. Continue Reading
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News
25 Sep 2020
Microsoft adding voice commands to Outlook mobile app
Voice commands built into the Outlook mobile app will speed up writing emails, scheduling meetings and calling colleagues, Microsoft said at Ignite this week. Continue Reading
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News
15 Sep 2020
Nvidia's Arm Limited buy could shake mobile industry
Nvidia announced a $40 billion deal to buy chip designer Arm Limited. Now, it must convince regulators and smartphone makers that it will keep the company neutral. Continue Reading
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Tip
30 Apr 2020
Kotlin vs. Swift: An open source programming language face-off
Take a look into what Kotlin and Swift have to offer in terms of cross-platform capabilities, library support and ease of use. Also, review their major strengths and limitations. Continue Reading
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News
10 Apr 2020
Citrix ShareFile a remote work tool for San Francisco 49ers
The San Francisco 49ers play on a big stage, but they face the same work-from-home challenges as many businesses. They use the remote work tool Citrix ShareFile to help overcome them. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
17 Mar 2020
Analyst: Distributed cloud may be the future
In the enterprise, the trend has been toward centralizing data and work in the cloud, but an increased number of smart devices may push out infrastructure into a distributed cloud. Frank Gens, ... Continue Reading
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Opinion
18 Feb 2020
The employee experience includes dark mode. What enterprise apps have added it?
Dark mode is popular with users, so it behooves any EUC vendor following the employee experience trend to add it to their apps. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
14 Feb 2020
T-Mobile-Sprint deal could produce strong 5G competitor
It's too soon to tell how the T-Mobile-Sprint deal may affect prices for wireless service in the long term, but industry observers agree the merger could produce a strong player in the 5G market. A ... Continue Reading
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News
10 Jan 2020
5G connectivity won't be enterprise-ready in 2020
Despite hype and new device announcements, experts expect 5G will take time to catch on in the enterprise. The tech has potential, but not all the necessary factors are in place. Continue Reading
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News
11 Dec 2019
Mobile device security key trend in top 10 most read stories of 2019
Mobile devices provide productivity benefits but introduce security concerns, a delicate balance for IT pros that surfaces in this year's list of most read stories. Continue Reading
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Tip
19 Nov 2019
Pros and cons of remote patient monitoring technology
IT pros in hospitals should consider deploying remote health monitoring technology to provide improved healthcare by limiting the patient visits and having up-to-date patient data. Continue Reading
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News
18 Sep 2019
Wi-Fi Certified 6 launches new era for wireless connectivity
The Wi-Fi 6 wireless standard is now ready for deployment, thanks to the debut of a certification effort that helps guarantee interoperability. Continue Reading
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News
09 Sep 2019
ServiceNow adds mobile app to 'New York' Now Platform
ServiceNow released the latest version of its Now Platform that features a mobile application giving remote users access to the core capabilities of the platform. Continue Reading
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News
06 Jun 2019
IPadOS, Mac Pro aim to improve Apple's enterprise stance
The new iPadOS is a distinct operating system for the Apple tablet. New features such as mouse and external hard drive connectivity and multi-app capabilities leave little doubt where it's aimed -- the enterprise. Continue Reading
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News
30 May 2019
Cisco and F5 launch F5 ACI ServiceCenter app
Now available in Cisco's ACI App Center, the F5 ACI ServiceCenter app was designed by Cisco and F5 Networks to combine L2-3 connectivity with L4-7 application services. Continue Reading
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News
14 May 2019
Dell Latitude PCs get redesign with IT, mobile workforce in mind
Dell's Latitude PCs get a new look and new features that could make it easier for IT admins to support a mobile workforce, according to analysts. Continue Reading
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Tip
10 May 2019
How AI chatbots for enterprise use can help mobile admins
Mobile chatbots that include AI technologies can help organizations simplify user and IT workflows. Learn exactly how these chatbots can fit within a mobility management strategy. Continue Reading
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News
25 Apr 2019
MongoDB buys Realm database to boost mobile chops
MongoDB is buying Realm, the maker of an open source database for cross-platform mobile applications, to boost its Atlas cloud platform and Stitch backend as a service. Continue Reading
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News
22 Apr 2019
BlackBerry Messenger to shut down, paid version available
The original encrypted BBM app will no longer be available as of May 31 as BlackBerry and Emtek go their separate ways, though the subscription enterprise version is now available. Continue Reading
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Tip
01 Mar 2019
Take steps now to ready your network for 802.11ax specification
The 802.11ax specification promises higher speeds and lower latency. Preparing now will help you make the transition easier. Here's what you need to know. Continue Reading
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Answer
09 Jan 2019
Does enterprise file sync and share work on mobile devices?
Users who work with file sync-and-share apps on their mobile devices should be aware that auto-syncing works differently and that there are more security risks. Continue Reading
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Feature
21 Dec 2018
How to accommodate mobile VDI users' application access
IT faces an uphill battle when deploying virtual desktops to mobile devices due to compatibility issues. Virtualization platforms help IT address these problems. Continue Reading
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Opinion
17 May 2018
Are digital assistants ready for serious enterprise use yet?
For now, the uses cases still seem to just involve basic productivity. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
09 Mar 2018
XenMobile MAM covers all bases as Citrix joins AppConfig Community
XenMobile MAM now supports AppConfig Community standards, in addition to Citrix's proprietary MDX toolkit and Office 365 MAM through the Intune Graph API. Continue Reading
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Opinion
10 Jan 2018
AI, security shape mobile app development trends in 2018
As demand for smarter mobile apps continues to rise, developers will embrace artificial intelligence, augmented reality and more robust security models to fill that gap in 2018. Continue Reading
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Answer
23 Aug 2017
Is choosing non-native over native mobile apps risky for developers?
What's more risky: developing cross-platform or native mobile apps? One expert chooses sides in the native vs. non-native/cross-platform mobile apps debate. Continue Reading
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Opinion
14 Jun 2016
Design thinking ensures a better mobile user experience
The best IT shops know how to apply design thinking to the mobile app development process, keeping the mobile user experience at the forefront. Continue Reading
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Tip
02 Oct 2012
Best practices for developing mobile cloud apps revealed
Expert Bill Claybrook explains the right way to go about creating mobile cloud applications. Continue Reading