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iPad 3 Reports Suggest 8MP Camera
Spy shots of the Apple iPad 3 are hitting the Web fast and furious. The latest batch show off the camera, rear casing, and display panel.
What Makes A Top Storage Startup?
IT professionals need to keep an eye on the recent boom in innovative, new storage firms. Here's why.
Nokia And Windows Phone: No Fallback Plan
Nokia is all-in with Microsoft's Windows Phone platform, says one exec. If Plan A fails, there is no Plan B.
RIM Targets September For BlackBerry 10 Launch
Research in Motion 2012 product plans point to a September launch for its BlackBerry 10 platform and two more tablets, says a leaked roadmap.
RIM Might License BlackBerry Platform: Crazy Or Genius?
Research In Motion is talking to Samsung and HTC about licensing its Blackberry 10 smartphone platform, says analyst. All kinds of crazy, or crazy...
Open Source And Other Tech Solutions For Small Businesses
SMBs must stay agile and creative to take advantage of the latest technologies and avoid IT failures.
RIM's Stock Tanks After Poor Quarterly Numbers
Research In Motion's stock was down as much as 10% Friday after the company reported dismal numbers for its most recent quarter.
5 Things RIM Must Do In 2012
Research In Motion has a tough year ahead of it. Here is what the company needs to do to turn itself around.
Android Security: Threat Level None?
Security firms are fanning the flames of fear about mobile malware and viruses, while others accuse such firms of being scammers. Who's right, and...
Domain Name Land Grab Poses Risks For SMBs
Small and midsize businesses may lose out as ICANN begins to create new top-level Web domains. But you can take steps to protect yourself and your...
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iPad 3 Reports Suggest 8MP Camera
February 22, 2012Spy shots of the Apple iPad 3 are hitting the Web fast and furious. The latest batch show off the camera, rear casing, and display panel.
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3 Bring Your Own Device Risks For SMBs
February 21, 2012Small and midsize businesses can reap real rewards from letting employees bring their own devices to work, but must also manage the dangers.
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10 Steps To Smartphone Privacy
February 18, 2012Smartphone owners, it's you versus bad guys and nosy apps. Follow these 10 tips to keep your data locked down.
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9 Startups That Caught IBM's Eye
February 16, 2012With applications for jobs ranging from cancer detection to retail pricing, nine data-driven small and midsize businesses (SMBs) vied for Global...
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Nokia And Windows Phone: No Fallback Plan
February 09, 2012Nokia is all-in with Microsoft's Windows Phone platform, says one exec. If Plan A fails, there is no Plan B.
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Phoenix Suns Pick Samsung Galaxy Tab Over iPad
February 08, 2012The NBA's Phoenix Suns are adopting Samsung's 10.1-inch Android tablet with Verizon 4G for use by players, coaches, and staff.
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4 Things SMBs Should Demand From Vendor Pitches
February 02, 2012Skip the sales and marketing fireworks in favor of vendors that show you how you'll get real results.
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Zultys Adds Android Support To Unified Communications Software
February 01, 2012New end-user features in MX 7.0 UC software include unusual "barge-in and whisper" feature for call centers.
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Smartphones: The New Fixture In Bathrooms
January 31, 2012Three-quarters of cell phone owners now conduct business while conducting business in the lavatory.
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RIM CEO: We're Not Baking Cookies
January 27, 2012Research In Motion's new CEO says his earlier comments regarding change at the BlackBerry maker were a bit misunderstood. Instead of taking the...
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SMEs and the Cloud: How Much Is Too Much?
This exclusive downloadable research report examines how outsourcing certain IT functions to a service provider can pay off for small and midsize businesses, even more than for large enterprises. But go too far into the cloud, and you may suffer in terms of maintaining agility and responsiveness to market forces.
Secure Design on a Dime: Our Top 5 Best Practices for SMEs
This exclusive downloadable research report details the security tools that small shops need, at a minimum, to prepare for the increasingly complex security and compliance environment that exists today and the top 5 ways growing businesses can stretch their IT budgets.
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