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Mobility stories - Page 37

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.
Mobility

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.
Byod security

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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5g & beyond
In a bid to accelerate its 5G plans, Brocade has announced new technology partnerships in its open mobile networking ecosystem.
Monility

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.
Mobility

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.
Byod

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.
Dr tablet

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.
Customer centric

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.
Digital learning

HiveSchool: One solution to the challenges of the digital classroom

Thu, 21st Jan 2016
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cloud services
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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technology in the classroom
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.
Computers

Changing consumer habits damaging PC sales

Thu, 14th Jan 2016
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The PC market is still in the middle of structural change, which will reduce the PC installed base in the next few years.