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Mobile and cloud top governments' tech shopping lists

June 19, 2013 6:40am PDT

Big data and BYOD also appear on the to-do list but there's not much extra cash around for new projects

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New OS X, iOS, and Microsoft Office updates will help out business users

June 18, 2013 1:54pm PDT

Some of the new features for iOS 7 and the Mavericks OS, plus a new Microsoft Office for iPhones app, will be a boon for business users. Here's what to look out for.

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Cheat sheet: What you need to know about 802.11ac

June 18, 2013 11:55am PDT

The newest wireless networking protocol is 802.11ac, due to be ratified sometime in 2013. Michael Kassner does the research and tells you what you need to know.

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Mobilize field service management with ServiceMax

June 17, 2013 2:04pm PDT

ServiceMax Mobile is an end-to-end mobile and cloud solution for managing field service work orders with built-in social collaboration.

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One business user's migration from BlackBerry to Android

June 17, 2013 11:11am PDT

There's always a learning curve when transitioning from one technology to another. Read about one user's experience switching from BlackBerry to Android, which yielded some unexpected results.

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Consider cross-platform mobile app development tools carefully

June 14, 2013 12:53pm PDT

When considering platforms that allow development for both iOS and Android apps, keep these potential pros and cons in mind.

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New Android malware should be wake-up call for security admins

June 12, 2013 10:29am PDT

Security firm Kaspersky reported on a new malware threat that it calls the most sophisticated it has seen in targeting Android phones.

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Surface RT: The first tablet that's ready for the enterprise

June 11, 2013 10:45am PDT

Surface RT lags behind iOS and Android for consumer consumption, but it could very well be the first tablet that's actually ready for the enterprise.

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Gain a basic understanding of iOS Core Data

June 11, 2013 7:19am PDT

It is important to understand the benefits of the Core Data framework when it comes to using persistent data on iOS devices.

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Complexity, skills, experience lie at heart of mobile testing shortfall

June 10, 2013 5:31am PDT

Mobile testing is challenging enough to warrant outside help and thorough enterprise assessments.

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Using Google's YouTube API in your Android apps

June 4, 2013 9:59am PDT

Explore how to embed YouTube videos in your Android apps using Google's new API.

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Go mobile with SAP Business One

June 3, 2013 7:00am PDT

The SAP Business One mobile app offers mobile workers immediate access to backend corporate data residing in the SAP Business One SaaS solution.

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Use Sage CRM Sales Lite for mobile CRM access on the iPhone

May 31, 2013 3:01pm PDT

Don't let the Lite in Sage CRM Sales Lite fool you, because it covers all the bases you want in a mobile CRM app.

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Motion Events Part 2: Core Motion

May 29, 2013 12:14am PDT

Motion information for iOS apps is made available through the use of motion events. Part 2 of this tutorial explains how it works.

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Access Microsoft Dynamics CRM from an Android tablet

May 28, 2013 5:59pm PDT

Android and Microsoft Dynamics CRM seem like an impossible mobile CRM combination, but some free apps in the Google Play Story say otherwise.

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Why Android Studio looks very promising (a hands-on review)

May 28, 2013 4:35pm PDT

After using the Android Studio Early Access Preview for 48 hours, William J. Francis walks you through the install, some surprises he encountered, and more.

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Virtualizing apps could be the bridge over the BYOD security gap

May 28, 2013 6:33am PDT

Allowing BYOD has unfavorable implications for both the company and employees. Michael P. Kassner explores what businesses are doing to mitigate the risk.

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Top four Android voice recorder applications

May 23, 2013 12:48pm PDT

After combing through numerous Android recording apps, Jack Wallen lists his top four favorite and why.

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Survey: Which technologies are on the SMB IT roadmap?

May 23, 2013 8:13am PDT

TechRepublic would like to know which technologies your organization is using, or considering, and which ones aren't on your IT roadmap. Participate in the next survey and let us know.