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The wrist is the top target for new offerings in wearable devices over the next few years, predicts IDC.

Apple says the new iPad Pro is "better than a computer." And guess what? They're right! (But not for the reasons they say.)

The company's updated enterprise mobility management platform now offers support for more business wearables and enables access to business data using unmanaged devices.

Virtual reality companies are certainly enjoying a hot market. Yet some VR companies are far better positioned than others.

dinWorkspace is a cloud service that enables end users to access their Windows desktops from any device.

TeleSign will make it simpler for developers to employ short message service (SMS) technology to verify identities within mobile applications deployed on either Apple iOS or Google Android devices.

Autonomous vehicles are of interest to IT because work forces will have to be supported as the amount of work done from these vehicles grows in volume, sophistication and sensitivity.

The ability to recognize natural language and learn from user input will help virtual assistants improve human-computer interactions significantly.

Manufacturers and shipping companies will help push the Internet of Things market to new heights, says a new forecast from IDC.

The versions of the iOS and Android mobile operating systems (OS) keep rolling out. iOS 11 was unveiled this week and Android O is expected to be released toward the end of the summer.

As the app market matures, a majority of businesses are seeking increased productivity from mobile apps, rather than just using them to mobilize the workforce, according to a new study. The report, "2017 Executive Enterprise Mobility," was conducted by Apperian in conjunction with CITO Research. They surveyed 100...

Organizations continue to struggle to keep up with how to keep mobile devices secure and in compliance with industry regulations. This is especially true for the financial sector.

A cloud-based CRM system designed for use on mobile devices and computers enables this credit union's employees to provide faster, better service to members.

A recent survey finds that IT security professionals' security concerns are directly linked to the cloud and mobile devices. Eighty-one percent of the respondents expressed concern over public cloud usage, and, of these individuals, 49 percent are extremely or very concerned, according to the report, "2017 Cyber Security...

An advanced stage of mobility is emerging. Combined with the IoT, geolocation data and social, mobility is becoming the hub for all enterprise communications.

With most organizations looking to increase investment in their mobility efforts in 2017, cloud integration is emerging as a must-have IT mobility capability, according to a recent survey from DMI and Clutch. Companies are also proactively pursuing mobile device and mobile app management, in addition to internet of...

Demand is strong for enterprise mobile apps, but penetration is low, and few employees are satisfied with their company apps compared to their personal, non-work apps, says a new study, "Functional But Unfriendly: A UX Study of Enterprise Mobile App User Experience." "There is a large unmet appetite for apps among the...

The majority of technology professionals said their organization will want IT to build no less than 10 apps this year, while many others said they'll have to deliver 50 within that timeframe, according to a recent survey from OutSystems. The accompanying "State of Application Development 2017 Research Report" reveals...

Intel is making a major acquisition in the field of self-driving cars with its March 13 agreement to buy Mobileye, an Israeli company that develops computer vision and machine-learning systems. When the $15.3 billion, all-cash deal closes later this year, Mobileye will become an Intel subsidiary in a self-driving...

Google engineers discovered a rogue family, dubbed Chamois, that generated a large volume of invalid ad traffic, illegal app promotion and installation activity that was difficult to root out because of the lengths it went to avoid detection.

NEWS ANALYSIS: If past market indicators hold true, the Apple is about to introduce several new iPads models, but perhaps not all at the same time.

Six European companies join Microsoft's HoloLens Agency Readiness Partner program, expanding the company's enterprise mixed-reality application ecosystem on the continent.

Mobileye currently owns about 70 percent of the world market for driver-assistance systems, including automatic braking, lane centering and pedestrian detection.

A supplier of data services to the cattle and beef industry redesigns its website and mobile app to meet market demands and provide better content to customers.

It seems we've become a nation of smartphone addicts. Why? Well, many of us check these devices the moment we wake up, incessantly throughout the day and just before going to bed, according to a recent survey from ReportLinker. In fact, many admit to checking their phones in the middle of the night. Apparently, the lure...

Verizon's latest small business phone service puts desk phone features in the palm of small business workers' hands.

Another terrible quarter for the Blackberry as new CEO pin the company's future on the enterprise and not consumers.

Stats from Net Applications suggest that the Android OS could be losing share to the Java ME runtime environment, but that could be due to rapid Internet access growth in Asia.

Another rough quarter for the smartphone vendor as delays and competitive challenges set in.

Security firm Bit9 says a majority of smartphones are running out-of-date and insecure operating systems that present a threat to critical business data. It has created a list of 12 of the most vulnerable smartphones. Guess who dominates the list?

Blackberry maker's revenues and net income decline, as it plans for the future with patents and the PlayBook 2.0.

OK, you want a tablet PC, but do you really need one? We'll walk you through that decision process and help you decide what to buy.

Apple is pushing further into the enterprise with a tech support plan called Joint Venture that's aimed at small businesses using iPads and Macs, according to reports.

Mobile management firm Good Technology and Sprint are partnering up to provide mobile security and messaging tools for Android devices.

The made-to-order PC maker continues its transformation from vendor to IT services company with a portfolio of six mobile management services.

Zenprise introduces new mobile management tools that bring automatic provisioning of apps, presentations and video to Android devices.

Mobile cloud computing is a hot new trend that's still in its infancy -- but it's not too early for mobile management get up to speed on the pertinent issues impacting this development.

Analyst offers insight on the two key drivers pushing mobile management to consider implementing individual-liable device policies as well as perspective on the future of the trend and how it impacts the enterprise.

Our wish list containing the top 7 improvements we'd like to see in Microsoft's new mobile OS.

Wireless and mobile computing experts offer their analysis of what the industry can expect to see as hot trends for the next year.

Mobile management software firm releases update that automates mobile app discovery, deployment and security.

Everything mobile IT needs to know about how iOS 4.2 impacts the use of the iPad for mobile computing in the enterprise.

We highlight seven of the key features of Research In Motion's BlackBerry Enterprise Server 5.0 that cover mobile security and mobile management.

The emerging trend of mobile commerce continues to take off as smartphones become more powerful and mobile apps become more sophisticated.

BlackBerry Enterprise Server 5.0 offers mobile management, mobile security and compatibility with major enterprise applications.

Verizon's new mobile management platform makes it easier for mobile office workers to run enterpise applications, while AT&T's mobile device management service aims to ease mobile OS fragmentation challenges.

We outline five ways mobile management can ensure that corporate data and enterprise apps are being securely and efficiently shared with mobile workers.

Mobile business intelligence is one of the most compelling sectors of the mobile app market, with the iPhone and iPad leading the way as the mobile devices of choice for this use.

MobilityCentral updates improve user interface, scalability and mobile security for mobile IT tasked with supervising mobile devices in the enterprise.

Our mobile management guide to using the iPad in the health care field covers mobile security, mobile apps, remote access issues, configuration tasks, medical imaging and more.

Getting the best performance out of your Android-powered handset isn't just about mobile apps. We provide 10 tips for maximizing the mobile computing power of your Android smartphone.

As mobile office workers proliferate in the enterprise, it's important to make sure the old standby apps you use are capable of being leveraged. We outline six tips for bringing legacy apps into the mobile computing era.

We highlight the key steps to selecting a voice communications platform for your enterprise that bridges both voice and data domains.

Windows Phone 7: What's in it for business users? We outline seven key considerations for the enterprise to help mobile IT decide whether to opt in or out.

We highlight the impact the iPad is having on all aspects of the health care field and why it's poised to beat out smartphones and laptops in telehealth services.

We outline the key features of the latest update to iOS 4 and the iPhone Configuration Utility 3.1 released by Apple.

MobileIron's 3.0 version includes a Mobility Application Programming Interface, which lets channel partners of MobileIron or enterprise IT staff set up management capabilities for smartphones.

The challenges of overseeing a fragmented mobile landscape can be mitigated with mobile management software. We highlight the critical issues to consider when choosing a third-party solution.

Selective wipe, remote troubleshooting and customizable profile features are new to Zenprise's mobile management software.

Answers to five standard questions that mobile IT departments are asking about how iPads can securely join smartphones, laptops and other mobile devices in the enterprise. The answers will help mobile managers equip mobile office workers with iPads without compromising your organizations security.

We outline all the steps needed to understand, configure, and use iOS 4's mobile device management service as well as highlight key differences in third-party solutions that work with iOS 4.

This comprehensive review highlights key features of AirWatch Enterprise Package, which helps mobile IT provision, track and enforce policies on iPhones, Android handsets and Windows Mobile devices.

AT&T, Motorola, and Verizon recently unveiled new or enhanced mobile management solutions -- we highlight the differences in features and target markets.

We highlight the most common pitfalls mobile IT units make in deploying a mobile management solution -- and tips for how to avoid them.

Android-powered handsets may have the edge compared to the iPhone when it comes to being the best smartphone for small businesses' mobile computing needs.

As RIM releases more teasers on its new mobile operating system, we outline the best of what's to come in BlackBerry OS 6 and how it all compares to rivals iOS and Android.

This report examines the top players in the mobile database market, starting with SQL Server Compact, Oracle Database Lite and IBM DB2 Everyplace.

An examination of Sybase SQL Anywhere, which now supports the iPhone, and SQLite wraps up our assessment of top mobile database solutions.

How the changing landscape of mobile UIs is impacting mobile management and Google's efforts on addressing mobile Linux Android fragmentation with version 3.0, dubbed Gingerbread.

A must-read for mobile IT departments that need to work with developers on choosing the best mobile operating system for their business.

An overview of mobile apps supported in the cloud and the key factors driving mobile cloud computing, which include online collaboration, mobile security, HTML 5 and bandwidth issues.

A single sign-on feature, separation of business and personal content on BlackBerrys, self-service security tools and expanded Web browser compatibility are all included in the new BlackBerry Enterprise Server 5 software version 5.0.2.

We highlight the top 5 considerations to weigh when drafting a plan for purchasing and deploying mobile CRM.

As Apple's new mobile platform iOS 4 rolls out, Sybase responds with new Afaria tools that help mobile IT with security and mobile app managment.

Mobile device management features give IT more iPhone security and configuration control. Meanwhile, Good Technology unwraps compliance solution for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch.

MobileIron unveils new mobile management tools to work with mobile security and mobile app management features in Apple's iOS 4, out today.