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Mobile software
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APAC buyer’s guide to human capital management software
More Asia-Pacific organisations are turning to HCM software to recruit, engage and retain a new breed of employees who increasingly expect personalised services from HR teams Continue Reading
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Facebook’s privacy game – how Zuckerberg backtracked on promises to protect personal data
Facebook promised its users privacy then quietly abandoned its promises in pursuit of profits. Now it faces antitrust regulation Continue Reading
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Rise of the machines: How AI is changing unified communications
Artificial intelligence is now moving into live UC environments at scale. We look at the impact it will have and what lies ahead Continue Reading
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Mobile-first strategy rings true for jeweller
Mobile has played a key role in how London jeweller Taylor & Hart has changed the rules for buying a ring Continue Reading
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How to find the right mobility strategy for your SME
Small businesses still need a strategy to make the most of mobility, so what should business owners look out for? Continue Reading
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Smart security: Go beyond the basics with biometrics
With smartphone makers offering new features such as biometrics, there are lots of options available to businesses when putting mobile security into practice Continue Reading
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Developers at the mobile edge
We look at the challenges and opportunities to be found in creating mobile apps for an expanding array of devices Continue Reading
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The death of the mainframe is greatly exaggerated, says CA
With mainframe software tools forming a key part of its overall growth strategy, CA Technologies remains proud of its mainframe heritage Continue Reading
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Australia's holistic approach to enterprise mobility
As one of the most progressive markets in the Asia-Pacific region, Australia is taking a more proactive approach towards enterprise mobility Continue Reading
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Bring the cup home: mobile holds key to UK’s America’s Cup challenge
Computer Weekly visited the Land Rover BAR sailing team in Portsmouth to find out how mobile innovation may help bring the America’s Cup back to the UK for the first time since 1851 Continue Reading
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MWC 2017: How virtual reality could be the next big thing for healthcare
Consumer virtual reality was again a hot topic at Mobile World Congress in 2017, but the technology is now advanced enough that use cases are emerging in other sectors. The IEEE’s Wendy Powell reveals how virtual reality could transform healthcare Continue Reading
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Build mobile experiences that drive engagement
Mobile experiences throw open the door to new opportunities for firms to win, serve and retain customers Continue Reading
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The changing shape of mobile apps
We find out how organisations can gain the agility they need to keep pace with mobile app innovation Continue Reading
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Digital transformation gives CIOs chance to be agents of change
Whether it’s the IoT, cloud, mobility, big data or analytics, there is always something new to grapple with. Attendees found out how to keep up at Cisco Live in Las Vegas Continue Reading
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How and when you should automate expense processes
Gartner looks at the benefits of expense management tools and the circumstances that make software as a service preferable Continue Reading
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Evolving Glasgow’s Future City
It has been two years since Glasgow was awarded £24m under the Future City demonstrator programme. We find out how it has evolved Continue Reading
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It’s high time support staff relinquished control
There’s no reversing the widespread BYOD trend, so IT must adopt new ways of delivering applications to employees Continue Reading
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What is standing in the way of a paperless NHS?
The number of healthcare practices using digital records is rising, yet thousands of patients are still unable to access their data Continue Reading
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Why Pegasystems' CEO, Alan Trefler, has learned to think smaller
Pegasystems has made its name supplying CRM, analytics and case management software to the world's largest companies. Now CEO Alan Trefler plans to use cloud computing to broaden Pega's appeal Continue Reading
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The API economy – or the API Tower of Babel?
Application programming interfaces promise to open up back-office systems to the business and third parties. We assess the impact Continue Reading
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How Ordnance Survey will use 250 years of data to support startups
Ordnance Survey is embarking on a project to foster startups, applying its vast repository of data to solving emerging challenges around urban spaces and smart cities Continue Reading
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App development companies fight back against digital piracy
How can digital companies protect their IP against a tidal wave of smartphone boosted piracy? Is digital rights management software effective enough, or is it better to adapt your business model? Continue Reading
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Why the CIO should loosen the grip on enterprise IT
CIOs need to decentralise IT systems and provide the business with access through APIs Continue Reading
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Why companies need to start developing apps for Apple Watch
With the Apple Watch now available, companies are falling over themselves to push out apps for the wearable device Continue Reading
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Are bricks-and-mortar stores the next step for online retail?
Retailers are rethinking their online strategy, realising that physical shops are again one of their biggest assets Continue Reading
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The state of mobile back end as a service
Common mobile application services are increasingly being hosted on central back-end servers – but what does that mean for the enterprise? Continue Reading
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Inside the Digital Catapult, six startups at the forefront of data innovation
The recently opened Digital Catapult in London’s Kings Cross is home to ambitious technology startups innovating around big data Continue Reading
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In-store retail experience evolves with the demands of tech-savvy shoppers
The increasing demands of today's "always-connected" shoppers are redefining the in-store buying experience Continue Reading
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How the development of standards will affect the internet of things
As the internet of things (IoT) grows, so will the number of applications developed to control internet-connected devices and objects Continue Reading
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Currency exchange business Travelex cuts HR costs by 25% with cloud IT systems
Travelex's cloud human resources (HR) project survived a budget overrun to cut costs and job recruitment times Continue Reading
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MicroStrategy’s Klein: Enterprise analytics base confers mobile edge
Jonathan Klein, president and chief legal officer of business intelligence company MicroStrategy, talks to Computer Weekly Continue Reading
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Choice and ease of use: key elements of a good app store
Companies need to focus on individual user requirements and make sure their app store delivers the right tools for the right job Continue Reading
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CIO Interview: Gary Steen, CTO, TalkTalk
Gary Steen, CTO at ISP TalkTalk, says transforming internal IT will help him meet growing demands for superfast data connectivity Continue Reading
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What ingredients go into the successful app store?
An enterprise app store should provide the controlled availability of apps for employees.We look at what is available for organisations to use Continue Reading
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Forrester: Build an app store into your corporate mobility strategy
Corporate internal app stores can distribute the tools staff need, but they can also control who uses what and shore up data security Continue Reading
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Morrison Utility Services fills in holes faster with ETAdirect
Morrison Utility Services is digging and filling in holes in the road more efficiently by using cloud-based mobile workforce management tool ETAdirect from TOA Technologies Continue Reading
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The pros and cons of iPads in the enterprise
The iPad is often the first platform for which developers produce apps – but it is substantially more expensive than its competitors Continue Reading
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Soundwave tunes to MongoDB to track music consumption on mobile
Irish startup Soundwave is using NoSQL database MongoDB to help it track what people are listening to on mobile devices Continue Reading
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CW500: Bring your own IT department?
Bring, your and own (BYO) are the first three words of an acronym being discussed in IT as the next phase of the consumerisation trend Continue Reading
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Mobile VPNs: Battered but not broken
With weaknesses exposed in mobile VPNs in recent months, we examine if they are safe for companies to deploy Continue Reading
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No more email? Why companies are turning to collaboration technology
Collaboration technologies are helping companies improve their employees' work-life balance Continue Reading
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Create a mobile policy employees can trust
With Gartner predicting a fifth of all enterprise BYOD projects would fail by 2016, we look at how businesses can embrace mobility successfully Continue Reading
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How to navigate the IT supplier jungle
Being a CIO is interesting and satisfying, but there is a relentless pressure on them to improve Continue Reading
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Realising the benefits of a totally connected world
The internet of things will transform everyday life, from managing airports’ passenger flow to heating buildings and caring for the elderly. Continue Reading
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BlackBerry Enterprise Server – Should you stay or should you go?
John Chen’s recent open letter to BlackBerry customers holds many promises for the future Continue Reading
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High street stores embrace digital to entice customers
Customers are using technology in favour of the high street, but some stores are fighting fire with fire. Continue Reading
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How to make your datacentre BYOD-ready
BYOD is changing how employees interact with corporate data. Datacentre managers should follow these steps to prepare their infrastructure for BYOD Continue Reading
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CIO Interview: James Thomas, UCLH
James Thomas, director of ICT at UCLH, talks about branching out into new mobile devices and embracing MDM and apps Continue Reading
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Top 10 Android security tips
As Android becomes more prevalent in the enterprise, Computer Weekly gives you 10 top tips for keeping your devices secure Continue Reading
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Securing Android for business
As more Google Android devices enter the workplace, Computer Weekly looks at the best ways of securing the mobile operating system Continue Reading
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Pearson integrates Google Enterprise and Office 365
Publisher Pearson – which owns the Financial Times – uses cloud-based collaboration using Google and Microsoft products Continue Reading
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Users drive BYOD take-off: but can BlackBerry catch up?
Aviation regulator CAA is the latest business to embrace BYOD but it remains to be seen if BlackBerry can keep its competitive edge. Continue Reading
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Workplace IT services in flux: wherever, whenever, whatever
Enterprise computing is in upheaval as the emphasis shifts towards automation and user-device provision. Continue Reading
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Mixed feelings towards Windows 8 in enterprise
Microsoft has missed a trick or two in the heartland of its business but complex mobile working remains an issue for all in the tablet market. Continue Reading
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Mobile device management the Microsoft way
Microsoft is making a pitch for mobile device management, with System Center 2012 and InTune, its cloud management software Continue Reading
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Standards key to realising the benefits of connectivity
A network of smart appliances could revolutionise energy efficiency but suppliers must agree on common specifications. Continue Reading
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Mobile banking innovation stimulates banks’ IT spending
European banks are racing to catch up with the mobile services available in the US but remain twitchy about over-extending budgets. Continue Reading
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How to conduct a strategic review of your mobile policy
While there are a number of mobile device management (MDM) tools on the market, CIOs need to take a broader overview of corporate devices Continue Reading
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M2M technology ushers in the age of total connection
Machine-to-machine (M2M) communications is transforming the world into one where everything and everyone is networked. Continue Reading
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CW500: Managing the mobile workforce (part 2)
Glenn Morgan, head of service transformation at British Airways, explains how the airline is harnessing consumer technology Continue Reading
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CW500: Managing the mobile workforce (part 1)
Mobile working has transformed Colt Telecommunications beyond recognition over the past three years Continue Reading
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Forrester: Microsoft takes new approach to Windows app development
Windows 8 signals a huge change, which will require a major effort in rewriting existing applications Continue Reading
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Windows 8 looks to reclaim territory in the enterprise
Every few years a new Microsoft desktop operating system arrives. The latest version may influence how corporate IT regards desktop computing Continue Reading
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Mobile BI sparks recast of business intelligence
Mobile BI constitutes an entirely new usage paradigm, says the TDWI: one which fundamentally recasts how, when and where people interact with and consume information. Continue Reading
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Data's role in customer engagement
A combination of traditional business intelligence and big data can help businesses manage information overload Continue Reading
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Interview: Angela Tucci, chief strategy officer, Symantec
Angela Tucci, chief strategy officer at Symantec, talks to Computer Weekly about the company's strategic plans Continue Reading
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Taking the tablets to boost healthcare efficiency
Mobility is one of the big drivers in the NHS. We look at how consumerisation trends are improving healthcare. Continue Reading
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Key technologies driving healthcare
We look at the intelligent tools being utilised in the health sector to improve patient care and wellbeing Continue Reading
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HTML5: The end of native apps?
Will the platform-agnostic common language HTML5 force apps from the device to the web? Continue Reading
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Computer Weekly / TechTarget IT priorities survey 2012
Learn which IT priorities are at the top of UK IT managers lists for 2012. Coverage from across our network includes cloud, budget cuts, networking, security, disaster recovery and more. Continue Reading
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Security Think Tank: What is the most important nut for infosec to crack in 2012?
What is the most important nut for infosec to crack in 2012? Continue Reading
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CW500: How CIOs are exploiting the cloud
CIOs from the Guardian, Mitchells & Butlers and Oxfam reveal how they are exploiting cloud computing Continue Reading
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Case study: Toshiba provides JLT Mobile with ruggedized hard drives
JLT provides computing solutions for business operations in demanding industrial environments. It is critical that JLT offers heavy duty computing solutions that can withstand extreme temperature changes, high humidity and strong levels of vibration... Continue Reading
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Making the most of customer relationship management in financial institutes
In the old days, managing a customer in a bank or an insurance company was pretty easy. Most would have just one or two accounts and would be dealt with face to face, by mail or by telephone. But things have got a little complicated since then. Now ... Continue Reading
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AA launches interactive site for learners
The Automobile Association has developed a driving school website that includes functionality to book lessons and schedule driving instructors. Continue Reading
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Mobile device menus ease management but difficult to enforce
Mobile device menus can help IT get a handle on the number of devices brought into the enterprise. But enforcing that device menu can be tricky. Continue Reading
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Avon trial reveals limits of £2.9bn police Tetra network
Avon and Somerset Constabulary will end a trial of mobile data technology in March, with no plans to resume until it has overcome the limitations of the £2.9bn Tetra police voice and data network. Continue Reading
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MobileOne is making the job easier for Homeserve
Emergency services firm Homeserve is improving customer response times and cutting back on paperwork as it moves into the second phase of a Windows Mobile 5.0 application roll-out to fully automate job scheduling for engineers in the field. Continue Reading
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T-Mobile on the virtual line to rapid expansion
T-Mobile Direct is pioneering the use of IBM's virtualisation technology to simplify the management of its IT infrastructure after nearly doubling its retail outlets in a year. Continue Reading
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Case studies: The systems behind the shows
The disparate and highly mobile nature of international entertainment adds layers of complexity to all the usual business problems. Jane Dudman investigates the IT that keeps the shows on the road. Continue Reading
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64-bit Linux mobile devices and intelligent software combine to drive courier business
London courier firm eCourier has gone live with an intelligent software-based service that can automatically allocate couriers to current jobs. Continue Reading
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Construction firm speeds work allocation with mobile roll-out
Construction firm McNicholas plc has deployed mobile devices featuring a customised worktime management application to 800 staff. Continue Reading
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Dynamics mobile sales system adds weight to Microsoft's push to be viable ERP option
In advance of the eagerly awaited Microsoft Dynamics AX version 4.0 release in 2006, Microsoft's Business Solutions group has unveiled another addition to the extended Dynamics AX enterprise software family. The company and its partners have turned ... Continue Reading
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McDonald's cuts inspection report times as PDA-based system goes on global menu
McDonald's is to implement a mobile inspection system for its restaurants around the world following a successful roll-out in the UK. Continue Reading
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Java to speed up 3G apps
Ericsson and Sun are developing a multi-tasking Java-based platform to speed up 3G mobile users' access to content and applications. Continue Reading
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Growing use of Symbian provides opportunities for app developers
Based on open standards, Symbian is used in many mobiles Continue Reading
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T-Mobile boosts efficiency in double-quick time
Mobile network provider T-Mobile uses a managed service to enable field service engineers to receive work orders on handheld... Continue Reading
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Vodafone's Citrix package offers faster mobile working over 3G
Vodafone has introduced Citrix's Metaframe thin-client software onto its recently launched 3G network to allow mobile workers to... Continue Reading
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Mobile homes saves money
The Home Housing Association is saving £33,000 a year as a result of its neighbourhood wardens being wirelessly connected to... Continue Reading
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Fusion adds value
FusionOne will make it easier for mobile users to protect their valuable business contacts, with a new data back-up solution... Continue Reading
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Comverse gets visual element
Users of the new Siemens SX1 mobile phone will be able to receive and send video voicemails thanks to a visual voicemail (VVM)... Continue Reading
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Intel extends Landesk network management suite to mobiles
Intel has extended its Landesk 6 management suite to mobile devices with the addition of a module based on XcelleNet's Afaria,... Continue Reading
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Automating payments
The invoice is in the post, but for how much longer will the postal service be used? Philip Hunter takes stock of mobile payments... Continue Reading
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David Anderson, UK managing director, InStranet
What have you got in your pockets?
Coins, mobile phone and some business cards.
Who would you most like to have a date with?
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Code for businesses on the move
XML, HTML and J2ME are the languages you need for building mobile applications. Continue Reading
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AvantGo 4.0 M-Business Server
Bridging the wired and unwired mobile world with device-independent access to corporate applications Continue Reading
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Mobile communications: Big in Japan
Following its success in Japan, the mobile communication technology GPRS is coming to the UK. But does it work? Can users believe... Continue Reading
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Why 3G won't get you wet
Users expecting a tidal wave of third generation services have yet to see even a ripple from the mobile operators or services... Continue Reading
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Nordic nous
Why are Nordic countries ahead in all things mobile? The take-up of Wap and SMS has ignited an already technology-savvy... Continue Reading
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Move in on the mobile revolution
If you think m-commerce is one part reality to four parts hype, take a look about you next time you are on a train or a busy high... Continue Reading