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Is 2011 the Year of the Mobile Web?

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 06:00:00 EST

With January almost over now and conferences like Mobile World Congress and CTIA upon us, here is a thought: In the age of Mobile applications, will 2011 be the year of the Mobile Web apps

In this article, we outline the reasons why it will be and welcome your comments.read more

Security Holes in the Mobile World

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 11:30:00 EST

The speed of communication and connectivity today of the smart phone is unparalleled. Even better and faster than the Internet itself, because your phone is always talking to the network, always available and open to receive and send information without you having to dial a number or open a browser. However, this phenomenal capability also has a dark side. Convenience has a price.

Will Apple Be Transforming Mobile Computing?

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 10:30:00 EST

I have been totally excited since the booking of the Moscone West by Apple for January 27 and believe, like most of the industry followers, that Apple will be announcing their tablet/slate device. Whilst digging around I came across this great video that shows how fantastic such a device could be used in the areas of education and show some innovations that such a device could bring to students in the new decade. Could we now be on the edge of a totally e-classroom, that not only allows the student to carry e-books etc (such as in the video) but allows electronic submission of work & central management of timetables & attendance etc?

Motorola Droid Review

Sat, 09 Jan 2010 23:00:00 EST

A number of my friends asked me about my new gadget…the Droid…of which I’m the proud owner. Here’s my assessment. Why I bought it…I wanted a more powerful handheld comms/computing device on a reliable 3G network. I’ve had all the networks, between the personal and professional comms devices I‘ve used, and Verizon can’t be beat for the places I travel. Even around town, I don’t lose the signal during calls as I have on other left-unnamed networks. The difference between the “blue” and “red” maps IS real, and all my iPhone friends have commented negatively on the connectivity issues. I guess the iPhone NEEDS the built-in wireless to offset. Don’t get me wrong…I would have bought an iPhone if they offered reliable communications; however, I carry my son and Dad on my plan, so I want my money’s worth and the comfort of knowing we can communicate in emergencies when I’m paying that much for broadband wireless service. BTW, I don’t have a home landline phone…I use my Droid for all communications so it MUST provide reliable service. Related posts:

Steps for Success in Enterprise Mobility?

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 07:45:00 EDT

This is the last in a series of five initial articles, in which I'm going to put my thoughts and findings on the subject of Enteprise Mobility. For this final article I have decided to sum up the thoughts and findings of the previous articles to form an initial set of 'Steps for Success' for an Enterprise Mobility Strategy.

Opportunities and Enterprise Mobility?

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 06:30:00 EDT

This is the third in a series of five initial articles, in which I'm going to put my thoughts and findings on the subject of Enterprise Mobility. For this article I've decided to discuss the Opportunities that lie in front of companies that undertake an Enterprise Mobility Strategy.

Mobile App or Mobile Web

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 14:15:00 EDT

Since the launch of iPhone the mobile industry has been in a flux. It has witnessed lot of innovations since then. Today, more choices are available to the user than ever before which has resulted in a fragmented market. It has complicated matters for every organization which wants to reach out to their consumers through mobile. There are too many platforms to be supported and there is no standardization. Some industry segments have not made any significant move to reach out to their consumer through mobile platform and are playing a waiting game – waiting for the technology to mature. However, travel industry cannot afford to do that.

Virtualization Goes Mobile

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 20:00:00 EDT

Recently VMware announced the Mobile Virtualization Platform (MVP) aimed at handset vendors to enable mobile users to choose between two different platforms or phone numbers on a single handset. This technology, which I call "virtualization light," would enable users who had separate phones for work and for home to be able to use both phones from a single device.

Engelbart's Usability Dilemma: Efficiency vs Ease-of-Use

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 09:15:00 EDT

The mouse was the original idea of Doug Engelbart who was the head of the Augmentation Research Center (ARC) at Stanford Research Institute. Engelbart's philosophy is best embodied, in my opinion, in the design of another device that he invented, the five-finger keyboard - with keys like a piano, used by one hand. The problem was, Engelbart's five-finger keyboard and mouse combination was very difficult to learn.

Oracle Database Lite 10g Available for Symbian OS Phones

Fri, 07 Apr 2006 12:00:00 EDT

To ensure that mobile workers have access to critical corporate data whenever and wherever they need it, Oracle announced the general availability of Oracle Database Lite 10g Release 2 for Symbian OS, the mobile operating system that powers today's most popular smartphones. Oracle has also added several Systems Integrators to its growing list of partners supporting Oracle Database Lite 10g for Symbian OS. Symbian OS is licensed by the world's leading mobile phone manufacturers and to date, close to 60 million phones based on Symbian OS have shipped worldwide to over 250 major network operators.