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Mobility stories - Page 32

In today's increasingly hybrid world, being agile and mobile when working is becoming significantly normalised. Mobility is a term that describes the use of mobile devices, including smartphones and tablets, as well as other technologies, to enable employees to work securely from anywhere.

Having successful mobility in a business can increase staff satisfaction and create a more versatile and productive workflow system. Mobility can also be a key way to help organisations hire and develop better tech talents.
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How much is your tablet really costing you? Try this simple calculator

Wed, 9th Nov 2016
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So you've found a tablet that off the shelf appears to offer great value for money. But have you considered its total cost of ownership (TCO)?.
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Which vendor remains on top in shrinking global tablet market?

Tue, 1st Nov 2016
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Apple and Samsung defy downward trend in global tablet market, with IDC reporting year-over-year decline of 14.7%.
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Apple unveils new MacBook Pros

Fri, 28th Oct 2016
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Apple launches next-gen MacBook Pros, boasting a customizable Touch Bar, faster graphics, enhanced colour and sound, in a sleeker design from NZ$2499.
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La Trobe University: Using cloud and mobile-first to improve the university experience

Fri, 28th Oct 2016
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La Trobe University in Melbourne is investing $2.4bn in its ICT services as part of its 'future ready' approach to education.
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It takes a teacher to empower students with skills of the future

Thu, 27th Oct 2016
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Teachers around the world are using Google Classroom and Chromebooks to save time and engage students in the classroom. #Education #Technology.
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Hands-on Review: Asus Chromebit CS10 - a portable PC

Thu, 27th Oct 2016
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This incredible little USB-sized device has been made to turn your monitor into a mini PC and was designed for your cloud applications.
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TechnologyOne's Evolve 2016 conference brings the silver lining to enterprise cloud

Wed, 19th Oct 2016
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TechOne's Evolve 2016 hails the dawn of a digital future, with SaaS taking centre stage in enterprise cloud innovation.
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Dimension Data takes a closer look at mobile workforces and cybersecurity

Fri, 14th Oct 2016
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Enterprises are failing to attract talent due to cybersecurity risks posed by mobile workforces, says Dimension Data's latest white paper.
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Dropbox unveils five new features for iOS to challenge the desktop

Fri, 14th Oct 2016
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Dropbox ramps up mobile productivity on iOS with five innovative features, turning iPhones and iPads into formidable work companions.
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Enterprise purchases of hardware driving mobility revenues, IDC says

Tue, 11th Oct 2016
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Global mobility revenues are expected to reach $1.7tn by 2020, with software revenues experiencing double-digit growth, according to IDC.
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Disruptive tech creating flexible working environments

Fri, 7th Oct 2016
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Flexible work models and collaboration are key to attracting and retaining talent, says Fronde Australia MD Don McLean.
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Hands-on Review: Lenovo's ThinkPad X1 Tablet

Mon, 3rd Oct 2016
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With so much thought going into the engineering I can report nothing negative about his little beauty. Certainly a worthwhile investment.
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Hands-on Review: Acer Switch Alpha 12 - a tablet packed with value

Wed, 28th Sep 2016
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Armed with an Intel Core i3 processor, the Acer Switch Alpha 12 is pretty zippy upon startup, and I found it easy to use the touch screen controls.
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Three major challenges hindering enterprise mobility for Aus & NZ

Fri, 23rd Sep 2016
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Australian and New Zealand firms must tackle security, back-end integration, and cost to succeed in enterprise mobility, says Red Hat.
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Skills gap too large for organisations to fully benefit from mobile strategies

Fri, 9th Sep 2016
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The skills gap in the IT industry is often a hot topic, as many see skills as a major barrier to the implementation of enterprise mobile strategies.
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The impact of IoT, cloud and mobility on data center power and cooling infrastructure

Wed, 7th Sep 2016
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Take a snapshot of your data center's current power and cooling infrastructure. In five years, it is likely to be radically different.
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Hands-on Review: Lenovo MiiX 700 Tablet - the best of all worlds

Mon, 5th Sep 2016
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Recently I've been fortunate to review a range of tablets. The Lenovo MiiX 700 is the latest one and the specifications suggest it's a goody.
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Worldwide tablet shipments set to Rebound in 2018, says IDC

Wed, 31st Aug 2016
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IDC predicts the decline of the worldwide tablet market will continue for the rest of 2016, with year-over-year growth at an all-time low.
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Microsoft: 10 great ways to rock back-to-school

Tue, 30th Aug 2016
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Below are some new and favourite technology features we offer educators to help make teaching easier and spark student learning.
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How CIOs can contribute to business performance by shaping the employee experience

Thu, 18th Aug 2016
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The connector of staff and technology use, CIOs are the key to driving employee engagement, which has a direct impact on business performance.