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Mobility stories - Page 35

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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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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Hands-on Review: 2016 Apple Macbook

Mon, 23rd May 2016
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The Macbook is a real looker. Like most supermodels, its svelte chassis is ultra thin, even when placed next to the original Macbook Air.
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Labour slams controversial 100k BYOD donation

Tue, 17th May 2016
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The Labour Party is accusing the Govt of ignoring inequalities caused by BYOD after a controversial 100k donation to Wakatipu High School.
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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.
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Study finds brands aren't ready for consumer expectations on mobile

Thu, 12th May 2016
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97 percent of brands believe that a good mobile experience impacts customer loyalty, yet 4 in 10 remain without a mobile strategy .
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Workspace of the future: Polycom's James Ware provides insights

Mon, 9th May 2016
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At the recent Imagine 2016 event in Auckland, there were many topics discussed, not least of which the power of collaboration and the future.
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Mobility capabilities essential, says expert

Wed, 4th May 2016
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Mobile capabilities are essential within the enterprise, as more organisations utilise technologies to create flexible work environments.
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Cyclone takes out Google APAC Partner of the Year for devices

Mon, 2nd May 2016
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Kiwi firm Cyclone named Google's APAC Partner of the Year for Devices, recognizing its expertise in meeting customers' Google needs.
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Apple remains top dog of declining tablet market

Mon, 2nd May 2016
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Tablet shipments decline as large smartphones erode market, says TrendForce. 35.2 million units shipped in Q1 2016.
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Apple still tablet king - and beating Microsoft at its own game

Fri, 29th Apr 2016
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Apple is racking up the wins on the detachables side of the tablet market, taking an early lead in the only growing segment of the tablet market.
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Cloud managed services all the rage with today's enterprises

Thu, 28th Apr 2016
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The cloud-based managed services market is growing at close to 20%, led by security services, according to Technavio.
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NZ healthcare sector going mobile

Thu, 28th Apr 2016
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Healthcare of New Zealand Holdings is partnering with Kinross Group to trial mobile tech, aiming to cut costs and enhance service for healthcare professionals.
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SMEs need to up their security game or risk becoming a target

Tue, 26th Apr 2016
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Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are falling behind in data security, says new research from Versasec.
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HID Global rolls out new offerings for the mobile enterprise

Mon, 18th Apr 2016
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HID Global unveils new mobile solutions, enhancing digital identity and access control in the enterprise sphere.
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Apple devices top choice for employees, survey finds

Fri, 15th Apr 2016
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The majority of employees choose Apple's Mac and iPhone to do their work, thanks to greater ease of use and familiarity, according to a new survey.
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WLAN is more popular than ever, but is it being implemented correctly?

Thu, 14th Apr 2016
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Wireless communications are becoming more important, so it's crucial to design and implement WLANs properly, says Wavelink.
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Expense management needs to go mobile, says Concur

Wed, 13th Apr 2016
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Concur argues that outdated expense systems dismay staff, urging firms to adopt mobile solutions for faster, happier workflow.
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HP unveils new One Life line, and it's all about mobility

Tue, 12th Apr 2016
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HP has launched a new range of notebooks designed for the modern workplace, merging business and consumer devices.
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How can you best manage Apple devices at your organisation?

Mon, 11th Apr 2016
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Organisations are realising the potential that Mac brings to their employees by giving them the freedom to use the tools they already know and love.
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The new HP changes gear with world's thinnest laptop introduction

Fri, 8th Apr 2016
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HP has produced a beautiful and sexy laptop, knocking the previous 'thinnest laptop' record out of the park with the all new Spectre.