Mobile Technology

Enterprise mobile technology is becoming essential in today's increasingly connected world. A deep understanding mobile and wireless technology is crucial for unlocking its tremendous potential. Read the latest in mobile technology and wireless news below:

Data access attempted on 96% of lost smartphones, says Symantec study

Smartphone users would like to think that if they lost their device, it would be picked up by a Good Samaritan, rather than someone with malicious intentions. But they shouldn’t bet on it, says one security firm. 

Mobile malware grew three-fold last year

While some experts don’t buy that mobile malware is as big a threat as security vendors make it out to be, one thing is clear: As smartphones become more common, so will viruses and other security threats that attack them. 

Forrester: Tablets will be our main computing device by 2016

Many IT departments right now are deciding whether to support tablets for the users in their organizations. But some experts say they soon won’t have a choice. 

Low-cost Google tablet coming: What you need to know

Tablets are becoming incredibly popular among businesses and users, and IT departments will soon have another device to consider supporting: the first Google-branded tablet.

IT turns to virtualization to support mobile users

Increased user mobility and IT consumerization are creating big headaches for IT. But there is one tool that may help organizations deal with those issues: 

Survey: Most users ignore mobile privacy concerns

A new survey says most smartphone users are worried about mobile privacy issues with their devices – however, that’s not stopping them from using apps that might leak sensitive data. 

How to save a wet phone: Tips to give users

If your company supplies users with smartphones, you’ll want to make sure they know how to care for those devices. One important bit of information they should know: how to properly dry out a wet phone. 

New iPad unveiled: What it means for IT

Following Apple’s announcement about the release of the new iPad, it’s time for IT departments to prepare for support requests for another popular consumer device.

Smartphone running slow? Change the flash card

IT pros looking for the best smartphones to supply to users – or to use for themselves – put a lot of stock in network speeds, CPU power or RAM when making the decision. But a new report says there’s another factor that will affect smartphone performance: 

Cisco: The world will have more mobile devices than people this year

The number of mobile devices – and the amount of data they transmit – is increasing rapidly.