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Mobility stories - Page 40

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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World's largest region for mobility: APAC
Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
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Asia Pacific (ex Japan) is set to become the largest region in the world in terms of mobility related spend, according to new forecasts from IDC.
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Attention all gamers: New ASUS laptop available in NZ
Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
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ASUS' new high-performance gaming laptop, the ROG GL552, is now available in New Zealand with prices starting from $2,099.
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Fortinet: The case for internal firewalls
Thu, 18th Feb 2016
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Fortinet protects data from attacks originating inside the datacentre, as today it is not enough to protect against just external intruders.
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Brocade ups 5G game with several new partners
Thu, 18th Feb 2016
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In a bid to accelerate its 5G plans, Brocade has announced new technology partnerships in its open mobile networking ecosystem.
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Mobility workforce a security headache
Wed, 17th Feb 2016
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Businesses need to rethink how they are protecting company information transmitted between remote employees in the wake of the mobile workforce.
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New case study reveals benefits of BYOD collaboration in schools
Tue, 16th Feb 2016
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BYOD programmes in classrooms are benefiting students, as they adapt learning to the increasingly mobile nature of technology.
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Microsoft and Acer expand partnership
Fri, 12th Feb 2016
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Microsoft-Acer tie-up enhances mobile productivity with pre-installed apps on Acer devices, elevating user experience from H2 2016.
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VMware wants to secure your digital workspace
Thu, 11th Feb 2016
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VMware has launched a platform called Workspace ONE, which helps secure digital workspaces for flexible workstyles and BYOD.
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VPN and BYOD: what are the risks?
Tue, 9th Feb 2016
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Tech-savvy employees setting up their own VPNs can pose security risks for organisations, warns NETSCOUT's Fluke Networks.
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Are smartphones distracting our students?
Thu, 4th Feb 2016
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Personal devices are being banned in classrooms due to teacher’s fears they are distracting, although many recognise they will be central to learning.
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Toshiba expands SMB offerings with new laptops
Thu, 4th Feb 2016
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Toshiba bolsters its SMB tech with a new range of versatile laptops, promising to enhance productivity at competitive costs.
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Is Microsoft losing the mobility race?
Wed, 3rd Feb 2016
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Microsoft's share of the total mobility market is just 12%, behind Google and Apple at 70% and 17% respectively, according to new figures from Canalys.
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Apple winning the detachable race
Tue, 2nd Feb 2016
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The transition towards detachable tablets is in full swing, with Apple coming out on top as the clear winner above Microsoft and other PC vendors.
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Innovation required to survive changing workforce
Fri, 29th Jan 2016
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UK firms urged to innovate for future-ready workplaces, prioritising employee engagement to combat economic strains and bolster competition.
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Healthcare, govt and retail driving mobility spend
Fri, 29th Jan 2016
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Healthcare, government and retail are driving mobility sales, with mobility offering 'transformative' opportunities for vendors – and resellers.
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AI, mobility, IoT revolutionises customer experience
Tue, 26th Jan 2016
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Customer experience is the top priority for companies as technology revolutionizes engagement, according to Interactive Intelligence.
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HiveSchool: One solution to the challenges of the digital classroom
Thu, 21st Jan 2016
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personal computing devices
Aerohive Networks has released a new connected learning application known as HiveSchool, designed to help teachers leverage technology in class.
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Certus builds digital business services with Core Technology buy
Wed, 20th Jan 2016
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IBM systems integrator Certus Solutions snaps up Kiwi consultancy Core Technology to bulk out its digital business services offerings.
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Is BYOD in the classroom too much of a distraction?
Mon, 18th Jan 2016
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A new study has revealed some teachers are banning personal devices for fear of distraction, despite recognising they may be central for learning.
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Consumer electronics market flatlines
Mon, 18th Jan 2016
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Data security concerns and declining demand for smartphones, tablets and IoT devices are stifling the growth of the consumer electronics industry.