Mobile Payments In Retail
[ Source: Aberdeen Group ]
September 2008-
Our research will show that in the initial stages of the mobile contactless lifecycle, a high degree of flexibility and customer responsiveness will be required from the mobile contactless ecosystem companies, including mobile carriers, solution providers, integrators, issuers, and credit associations. This report details and breaks down these necessary processes (front end and back end) as well as the software and hardware applications required for the successful deployment and functioning of this payment form ....
Television on a Handheld Receiver - Broadcasting With DVB-H
[ Source: DigiTAG ]
January 2008-
The development of the Digital Video Broadcasting to a Handheld (DVB-H) standard makes it possible to deliver live broadcast television to a mobile handheld device. Building upon the strengths of the Digital Video Broadcasting-Terrestrial (DVB-T) standard in use in millions of homes, DVB-H recognizes the trend towards the personal consumption of media. But because DVB-H receivers can and often will combine the functionalities of a mobile phone and a television, the concept has also raised ....
Remote Laptop Security: Implementing a Laptop Theft Solution
[ Source: Essential Security Software ]
January 2008-
Adding Remote Laptop Security as a layer of protection between one’s organization and data thieves can save a company public relations headaches, compliance violations and that all important perception of trust. The frequent occurrence of laptop theft in recent headlines highlights the necessity for improved laptop security. The combination of human error, carelessness and failed passwords has created a dangerous environment in which laptop thieves can effortlessly gain access to an abundance of names, addresses, ....
How To Design A Low-Power Wireless Sensor Network
[ Source: Greenpeak Technologies ]
June 2008-
Driven by the demand for “green” technology and better use of power, a new generation of extreme low-power wireless networks is being developed for use in machine to machine networks, for industrial and control applications, as well as for health, security, and other purposes. This article is about this new approach to truly wireless networks –- without any network cables or power lines.
HP ProtectTools: Firmware Security Features in HP Compaq Business Notebooks
[ Source: Hewlett-Packard ]
January 2008-
A computer system is only as secure as its weakest component. Creating a secure system involves looking at all areas of vulnerability and creating solutions to address each of those areas. HP ProtectTools helps provide a solution for all points of vulnerability, including - securing the device against unauthorized access; securing the network; and protecting the data. Security solutions installed at the Operating System (OS) level can provide a high level of protection against unauthorized ....
Advanced Security, Mobility, and Performance Features in the HP iPAQ hx2000 Series
[ Source: Hewlett-Packard ]
January 2008-
The HP iPAQ hx2000 series Pocket PC is an enterprise-class handheld solution for large corporate accounts as well as small-to medium-sized businesses that have a need for superior levels of security, performance, connectivity, expandability, and platform stability. This paper from Hewlett-Packard provides detailed information on the features, strengths, and key issues related to the HP iPAQ hx2000 series Pocket PCs. In addition to the wealth of productivity features offered by the Microsoft Pocket PC environment, ....
Wireless Consumer Electronics: Are Connected Gadgets The Next Big Thing In Mobile Networks?
[ Source: inCode ]
November 2008-
With high data rates, ubiquitous coverage, affordable chipset price, and spare data capacity, 3G networks have all the enablers for wireless integration in CE devices. In our analysis, devices with clear current value propositions like laptops, UMPCs, navigation, and gaming devices can be considered initial candidates for enabling wireless integration. It is imperative for OEMs and service providers to explore new business models (a combination of retail, wholesale, or pay-per-use) and service pricing to ensure ....
A Mobile Software Quality Framework
[ Source: Lionbridge Technologies ]
February 2009-
Today’s mobile software companies face a daunting challenge: How can they achieve quality while getting to market swiftly? After all, speed is king in the mobile market. New technologies are constantly being introduced; new mobile device platforms are emerging at a prodigious rate; competitors are constantly “one-upping” each other in an ever-escalating arms race of new features and interfaces. The trade-off between speed and quality in mobile software development is an illusion--or should be. A ....
Company Finds Right IT Support Rx for Wireless Devices
[ Source: LogMeIn ]
January 2009-
With LogMeIn Rescue+Mobile, Palm Valley Health Care can solve nine out of 10 IT support issues remotely. Nurses now spend more time with patients and less time troubleshooting and worrying about PDA issues. The IT team's call volume has been dramatically reduced due to improved user training, and call handle time has been shortened by replacing cumbersome over-the-phone support with direct remote access to the troubled device.
NuStar Mobile Users Get Tech Support, Training Remotely
[ Source: LogMeIn ]
January 2009-
NuStar, one of the largest asphalt refiners and marketers in the US, uses LogMeIn Rescue+Mobile to resolve email problems and other critical issues, set up and provision new devices remotely, and provide training on using smartphone features.