Fundamentals: Backing Up Android And iOS Devices

September 19, 2012

As more employees use their own tablets and smartphones for work, IT teams need to figure out how to back up data created while on the go. The answer: a smart mix of policies, cloud services and mobile device management. We outline a data protection plan that doesn't depend on end users, because "BYOD" shouldn't mean "back up your own data."

Mobile Device Backup

July 30, 2012

Android and Apple devices make backup a challenge for IT. Look to smart policy, cloud services and MDM.

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Tips For Writing Multiplatform Mobile Apps

July 11, 2012

Write once, run anywhere is the dream. Cross-platform tools can help, but problems remain.

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IT Pro Impact: HTML5

July 03, 2012

IT Pro Impact: HTML5: Remember when Netscape proclaimed the operating system irrelevant? Had Microsoft not squashed the company by embedding Internet Explorer in Windows, that vision of the future may have already been realized. Still, better late than never.

Fundamentals: 5 Options for Mobile App Development

May 11, 2012

HTML5 and native aren't the only choices when building mobile applications. Hybrid approaches may serve you better. Here’s how to decide when to go native, when to go Web and when to split the difference.

Fundamentals: Mobile App Development

May 11, 2012

Smartphones and tablets are everywhere. If you need to reach your customers or employees on these devices, now’s the time to start developing mobile apps. We provide essential information to help you get started, including development basics for Apple iOS, Google Android, RIM BlackBerry and Microsoft Windows. We also look at the pros and cons of cross-platform development and discuss how to build secure apps from the get-go.

Microsoft Visual Studio 11 Makes Metro Real

March 05, 2012

VS 11 is a live beta, meaning it just got a little less risky to build production Metro apps.

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IT Pro Impact: Windows Developer Road Map

February 02, 2012

Ready to catch the Metro? Windows 8 is a major shift, with features borrowed from desktop gadgets and mobile devices, and it brings a slew of new paradigms for developers. Here's what you need to know.