Patching of operating systems, applications, and devices is not usually ranked as a favorite endeavor of IT professionals, but it’s a critical process to ensure secure company operations and reduce downtime and technical support headaches. The purpose of this customizable policy, written by Scott Matteson for TechRepublic Premium, is to provide guidelines for the appropriate ...

The popularity of Android devices means a strategy for management and troubleshooting is crucial for employee and company success. This checklist, created by Scott Matteson for TechRepublic Premium, can help your organization get the most out of its investment in Android devices (or that of your employees if they are using their own). Featured text ...

Designing, coding, and implementing mobile applications for Apple-based hardware requires the programming skills of an iOS developer. This developer needs to have a strong understanding of the mobile platform and how it works with different Apple devices such as the iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Apple TV. They also must be able to use their ...

Telecommunications is the real-time transmission of audio and visual information via electromagnetic signals. It encompasses a wide range of communication methods, including the radio, phone, and television, but the modern telecommunications industry focuses predominantly on the internet as the transmission medium for all of the above and much more. While the internet and computer networks ...

To gain a competitive advantage, many businesses have turned to technologies like cloud computing and big data, but the benefits derived from these high-level concepts can only be reaped when there are applications built to exploit them. The application engineer creates, designs, and tests computer software programs designed to meet predetermined specifications and goals. This ...

Open Radio Access Network is not a new concept, but its recent popularity has made it a prominent theme in the current technology zeitgeist. Our increased reliance on telecommunications devices has led to more demand for mobile networks capable of supporting reliable wireless connections. In turn, the market for Open RAN systems is predicted to ...

Smartphones have become an integral part of modern life ​​providing users with instant access to information and constant connectivity. In fact, Statista foresees that the number of smartphone mobile network subscriptions globally will surpass 7.7 billion by 2028. Maria Carrisa Sanchez, writing for TechRepublic Premium, presents this quick glossary of 43 terms and concepts to ...

The Bring Your Own Device Approval Form, courtesy of TechRepublic Premium, will help you identify employee needs and approve access before any personal device is permitted to contain company data or is connected to company resources, systems or networks. This form is designed to complement our Bring Your Own Device Policy. Enhance your BYOD process ...

Throughout history, each new technological advance has precipitated the next, in a continuous loop of faster, better and more powerful technology. This principle has been the cornerstone for the IT industry since its inception. For mobile telecommunications, the latest great technological advance in this cycle has been given the moniker fifth-generation wireless. Businesses that can ...

Discover what happened at Mobile World Congress 2024 in Barcelona with this detailed event report. The show ran from February 26-29 and had over 2,400 confirmed exhibitors and 101,000 attendees. In the feature, written by Adrian Bridgwater for TechRepublic Premium, learn about the changing role of telephones, AI applications and services, and NTT Docomo’s commitment ...

Appropriate asset controls are important in order to safeguard the business while providing employees the use of assets needed to do their jobs. These controls ensure assets are managed and tracked in a routine fashion to reduce risk and unnecessary costs to the business. The purpose of this policy, written by Scott Matteson for TechRepublic ...

The bring-your-own-device movement has helped businesses save money on technology spending by allowing employees to use their own mobile devices, tablets or other electronics to conduct company operations. The purpose of this Bring Your Own Device Policy, written by Scott Matteson for TechRepublic Premium, is to provide requirements for BYOD usage and establish the steps ...

Data in transit means data is at risk if the proper precautions aren’t followed. Data stored inside a securely monitored environment is much less likely to fall into the wrong hands than data exchanged between people and systems. With this in mind, it is essential for company personnel to adhere to firm and clear guidelines ...

Due to the rise of the bring your own device movement, the lines have blurred between company and personal owned devices. Business work is now routinely performed on each. Examples include an iPhone set up to receive company email, so employees can stay up-to-date on their inbox while away from their desk or a home ...

There are millions of mobile applications available for download at present and this figure is only going to climb higher. Just as business and consumer needs continue to expand, so do the capabilities and advantages mobile devices provide their users. The purpose of this policy from TechRepublic Premium is to provide guidelines for developing mobile ...