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Mobility stories - Page 25

In today's increasingly hybrid world, being agile and mobile when working is becoming significantly normalised. Mobility is a term that describes the use of mobile devices, including smartphones and tablets, as well as other technologies, to enable employees to work securely from anywhere.

Having successful mobility in a business can increase staff satisfaction and create a more versatile and productive workflow system. Mobility can also be a key way to help organisations hire and develop better tech talents.
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Toshiba plans complete transformation - starting with a chief digital officer

Mon, 26th Mar 2018
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The newly created position will lead a newly established business unit, the Digital Transformation Strategy Acceleration Division.
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IDC predicts exponential growth for mobile solutions in 2018

Mon, 26th Mar 2018
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APeJ spending on mobility solutions is expected to grow 5.3% year over year in 2018, reaching more than $540.7 billion.
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Tech Data brings Lightspeed Systems to ANZ with new distie deal

Thu, 22nd Mar 2018
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Lightspeed Systems is an education technology provider that partners with schools to deliver mobility and management solution programs.
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7 reasons investing in mobility is crucial

Wed, 21st Mar 2018
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Embracing workplace mobility is key to driving growth, innovation, and flexibility, says SAP Concur. Here are seven reasons why businesses must invest in it.
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Report: $1.5b/year potential in intelligent transport systems

Tue, 20th Mar 2018
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Intelligent transport systems could bring $1.5 billion a year to the economy and a new group has been formed to help harness this value.
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28% of NZ firms say they'll pick up the pace on cybersecurity spending

Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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New Zealand organizations are under pressure to prioritize security in all technology deployments, according to a new report from IDC New Zealand.
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Is there an answer for soaring numbers of cyberbullying cases?

Fri, 16th Mar 2018
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In the wake of the mass digitisation taking homes by storm, cyberbullying and online harassment has accelerated 60 percent with no signs of slowing.
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Why a secure perimeter is no longer enough protection for your IT infrastructure

Mon, 12th Mar 2018
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Digital identity is used as the key method of protecting digital assets regardless of their location or how they are being accessed.
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Hands-on Review: Acer Switch 5

Mon, 12th Mar 2018
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Acer's Switch 5 hybrid laptop, though pricey at USD $1600-$1800, offers solid performance for everyday tasks with its 1440p touchscreen and detachable keyboard.
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Facebook & Amazon have better authentication methods than enterprises, say IT pros

Thu, 8th Mar 2018
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Facebook and Amazon may have better authentication methods than the average enterprise, some IT professionals believe.
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Are remote workers really the answer? Report finds huge security issues

Wed, 7th Mar 2018
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​The swelling generation of mobile workers is causing headaches for IT staff with more than half connecting to unsecured networks every week.
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How your smart home gadgets are putting you at risk – and what you can do about it

Mon, 5th Mar 2018
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You wouldn't openly leave your front door and your wallet open for burglars, so why would you leave your entire home unsecured from cyber threats?.
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IDC says there's a silver lining behind ongoing PC decline

Thu, 1st Mar 2018
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Despite the personal computing devices market posting another decline in 2017, IDC says there are a number of positive aspects to take advantage of.
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Making mobile and IoT projects work harder through integration

Tue, 27th Feb 2018
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SOTI explores how bringing disparate IoT projects together can drive value and how the channel can help to push that message.
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MacBook watch out, Huawei sets sights on PC market

Mon, 26th Feb 2018
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Huawei takes aim at Apple's MacBook with its new MateBook X Pro, featuring a FullView Display, powerful specs, and innovative privacy features.
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Learn how to bring data to life anywhere, anytime

Mon, 26th Feb 2018
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Even if you have no previous experience with the programme, you can join the course as Dan starts you off from the very basics.
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25% of firms fail to implement multi-factor authentication for BYOD

Fri, 16th Feb 2018
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25% of respondents at the Gartner Symposium lacked some form of multi-factor authentication when securing BYOD.
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Detachable tablets return to growth while slate tablets continue decline

Wed, 7th Feb 2018
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Growth for the overall year just remained positive with 1.6 percent year over year growth in 2017, a sharp drop from the 24 percent growth in 2016.
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Amazonification of brick and mortar retailers: Why Aussie organisations must mobilise

Tue, 6th Feb 2018
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Mobility is already mission critical in the retail space. Addressing it with a focus on integration will ensure you don't miss the mark.
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Struggling with IoT or BYOD? Here's how to overcome the main challenges

Fri, 19th Jan 2018
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​The ideas of 'bring your own device' (BYOD) and Internet of Things (IoT) are a dream come true for most employees – but a nightmare for IT staff.