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Google's Motorola Buy Seen Boosting Android in Workplace

With the closing of Google's $12.5 billion acquisition of Motorola Mobility this week, talk of the possibilities for Android in the enterprise has spiked. Full Story »
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Take Me Out to the Ballgame, with 4G

Ever been to a sports game and tried to send a text message, upload a photo to Facebook, or send a tweet about that awesome play that just happened? If so, you may have been left frustrated by the overcrowded network that prevented that all-important message from making your friends jealous.

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6 Essential Desktop Apps to Make Your Android Phone Device a Work or Play Powerhouse

Use these Android and PC software recommendations to work more efficiently or interact more quickly with your multimedia files.

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Android, Apple Own 80% of Global Smartphone Market: Microsoft's Share, 2.2%

What a difference a year makes in the booming smartphone market.

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Qualcomm to Sell Indian Broadband Operation to Bharti Airtel By 2014

Qualcomm had bid for licenses to popularize LTE technology, and then exit the venture

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Motorola Mobility has Infringed Microsoft Patent, Says Munich Court

Google-owned Motorola Mobility has infringed a Microsoft patent related to SMS messaging, according to a ruling in the Munich regional court, which also dismissed a second case related to a localization patent.

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ZTE's Latest LTE Test Shows How Operators Can Increase Bandwidth

A test conducted by ZTE shows how two versions of the 4G technology can become more tightly integrated

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Cellphone Vibration Syndrome and Other Signs of Tech Addiction

There's a growing body of research on phantom cellphone vibrations and the other problems associated with technology obsession, and leading the way is Larry Rosen, the author of iDisorder. IN this Q&A, Rosen talked about how addicted we've become and what we can do about it.

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Obama orders agencies to optimize Web content for mobile

The president tells agencies to make two key services available on mobile phones within a year

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HTC Updates Ice Cream Sandwich Upgrade List

HTC says 17 smartphones will get the upgrade, with all the devices set to receive Android 4.0 by August at the latest.

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Groups Launch Gigabit-per-second Broadband Project

The $200 million project will seek to fund ultra-fast broadband networks in six U.S. communities

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The Best Phones From Every Carrier

Whether you're on AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, or Verizon, terrific handsets abound. Here are the best bets to replace your old clunker.

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Amazon's Android Appstore Allows Users to Test Apps on Phones

Amazon has more than 5,000 Android apps ready to use the Test Drive feature, and it aims to make the entire Appstore catalog available.

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Google Seals the Deal on $12.5B Motorola Acquisition

Google has officially closed its acquisition of Motorola Mobility for $12.5 billion, putting the search giant in charge of a major smartphone, tablet and set-top box maker.

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Updated SDK From Soti Allows Businesses to Remotely Control Apple Mobile Devices

IPads, iPod Touches and iPhones will gain a feature that has been available in PCs for years, Soti's CEO says

 
This research assesses the impact of the growth in media tablets and other "off desktop" form factors entering IT deployments and makes recommendations on building an enterprise management plan based on industry best practices.
This BYOD implementation guide from Absolute Software provides three simple steps to legally secure and manage employee-owned devices within a corporate environment.
The promise of enterprise mobility means that employees are more productive and address business issues in a timely, untethered manner.
Learn why a mobile development platform is critical to be able to support today's complex enterprise mobility strategies. Learn what to look for in a mobile development platform and how apply these tools whether you're developing a dedicated app for one device or multiple apps running across multiple devices.
Learn how developers are using HTML5 and native development methods to build mobile apps. Get practical insights on how these tools are being used, what's driving their usage, and how to choose the best development approach for your business.
Driven by explosive growth in smartphone and tablet sales, enterprise mobility has become an essential part of business. Organizations across industries are developing internal- and external-facing mobile applications that drive revenue, build brand loyalty, strengthen communication with partners, and enhance employee productivity. Learn how keeping pace in this market requires an agile, flexible, and iterative approach to application development.
Ben Snyder, Desktop Support Analyst at Under Armour, discusses how this fast-growing company with thousands of mobile employees uses an automated process to manage its mix of PC and Apple devices from a single console.
At one time, a smart phone was only on executive tool that increased productivity. But now, more employees than ever before are bringing their own mobile devices and tablets into the workplace. CIOs must satisfy this new class of users but they need the tools to manage the growing number of devices and tablets over a wider variety of mobile operating systems.

Join David Heit, Senior Director of Product Strategy for Research In Motion (RIM) and award-winning technology editor Stan Gibson for a look at the forces that are transforming mobile IT today. In this Webcast you will learn about BlackBerry(R) Mobile Fusion and now you can manage and secure BlackBerry(R), iOS and Android(TM) devices all from one unified interface.
How "mobile ready" is your infrastructure? This Mobility Knowledge Vault provides a wide variety of expert advice on how to strike a balance between end user ease-of-use and security. Prepare your organization with primers on data encryption and user authentication, device disablement and devising an employee-liable device strategy that makes both IT and users happy.
Today's workforce is truly mobile. At the office, from customer sites, even at home or in a hotel - their connectivity and application performance needs remain the same. But even though their requirements don't change, the challenges in meeting their expectations do.
Stay connected while on the go
As the workforce around the world becomes more mobile, enterprises are enabling their workers to stay informed and connected while on the go. Deploying Workday's cloud-based mobile solutions could not be easier!
Mobility is reshaping business worldwide. It's also reshaping how IT operates, fueled by the "Bring Your Own Device" trend, a trend that's been in the making since at least 2008. In this webcast, you'll learn how world IT leader SAP has embraced BYOD for lower costs, higher employee satisfaction and better business outcomes.
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