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Mobility stories - Page 34

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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Businesses need to take advantage of mobility, Wavelink says

Thu, 30th Jun 2016
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Retailers must embrace mobility and dedicated mobile devices in order to meet the demands of tech-savvy consumers, says Wavelink.
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2016 set to be a defining year for the cloud

Mon, 27th Jun 2016
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Cloud computing is set to dominate new IT spend, with security as a driving factor, says the Cloud Adoption Survey by Extreme Networks.
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BYOD driving demand for SaaS-based IT security

Mon, 27th Jun 2016
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The demand for SaaS-based IT security is increasing due to the rise in Bring Your Own Device policies, says Technavio.
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Enterprise spend on mobile app development remains low

Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
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Enterprises keep tight rein on mobile app budgets, with Gartner reporting a mere 10% allocation despite growing demand and development pressures.
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BYOD fuelling growth in workspace aggregator sector

Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
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As BYOD policies gain traction, the workspace aggregator market is set to see a 12% spike, sparking a competitive tech scramble.
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Are iPads suitable for the classroom or are their days done?

Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
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According to the Lewiston-Auburn Sun Journal, almost 90% of teachers and 74% of students preferred laptops over tablets.
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Football mania brings security risks to workplace bring-your-own-device policies

Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
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As football mania is sweeping the world, employees could be a security risk through your 'bring-your-own-device' policies, warns Flexera Software.
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Mobile workforce & social networking drive communications infrastructure growth

Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
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The mobile workforce and social networking will drive enterprise communication infrastructure market growth to more than 16% CAGR by 2020.
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Why cloud mobile strategies will beat apps

Tue, 21st Jun 2016
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With worldwide sales of mobile phones still surging, organisations that don't have a mobile & cloud strategy will be left behind.
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NZ tablet shipments down despite 'colossal' detachables growth

Wed, 15th Jun 2016
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NZ tablet market wobbles as slate sales slide, but detachable varieties soar with a sharp 142% growth, IDC reports.
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Why is Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) so difficult to get right?

Wed, 15th Jun 2016
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Does EMM have to be so difficult? This is a question that bothers me very much, every single day. I mean from the perspective of the customer.
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BYOD security: Key market research findings

Mon, 13th Jun 2016
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The global BYOD security market is set to reach $337 million by 2020, driven by increased use of mobile devices, says Technavio.
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The tablet market hits its peak, detachables emerge in force

Fri, 3rd Jun 2016
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Tablet manufacturers, both large and small, are slowly shifting focus toward the detachable tablet market segment.
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Recruiting? You must go mobile, experts say

Wed, 1st Jun 2016
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Experts urge firms to adopt mobile-first strategies for employee referrals, enhancing recruitment speed and quality.
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Citrix and Microsoft target joint customers with refreshed strategy

Fri, 27th May 2016
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Citrix and Microsoft bolster their alliance with a focus on aiding joint customers to embrace cloud mobility and digital transformation.
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Aussie organisations need to up their mobility game

Wed, 25th May 2016
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Australian organisations falling behind in enterprise mobility, according to new survey from Red Hat. Most lack strategy in place.
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Want to use Apple at your school? JAMF offers solution for full integration

Mon, 23rd May 2016
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School networks can often be confined to the devices they use due to minor contingencies. Fortunately, this is soon to change.
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Mobile is essential for survival in the higher education industry

Mon, 23rd May 2016
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For most institutions mobility is critical to how more basic business transactions are supported, but supporting innovative interactions is less clear.
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Local Melbourne business boosts customer service with online portal

Wed, 18th May 2016
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Australian businesses are realising the power of personalised customer service via online portals that can be accessed on any device.
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Has IoT increased our exposure to cyber threats?

Thu, 12th May 2016
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Cybersecurity is already top of the agenda for many corporate boards, but the scale and scope of the Internet of Things escalates security risk.