West African innovator and technology-telecommunications company owner Alain Capo has been announced the winner of the World Literacy Award for his outstanding contribution in the individual category.
Mobile Computing, Mobile Devices, Enterprise Mobility
Mobile computing involves interaction between the user and a small, portable computer device that can be used on site or in the field. The main aspects that comprise a mobile computer are: hardware, software, operating system and communication/wireless service provision. Modern mobile computers also often feature a raft of features; including camera, barcode scanner, phone and Internet access. This coming together of what have historically been features available on separate devices, is often referred to as Convergence.
The risk of breaking electronic devices rises 24% over Easter, new data reveals
Apr 03, 2023
New data has revealed that there’s a 24% rise in Brits dealing with broken laptops, tablets and phones over the Easter break each year, making it the riskiest holiday for devices.
Getac showcases industry 4.0 rugged tech at Hannover Messe
Apr 03, 2023
Getac, provider of rugged computing solutions, will once again showcase its wide range of rugged technologies for state-of-the-art industrial applications at this year's Hannover Messe (HMI), the world's leading trade fair for industry, from 17-21 April.
Honeywell to showcase its retail solutions at EuroShop 2023
Feb 21, 2023
Honeywell, along with tech partners, will take visitors on a first-hand journey through the tech-enabled retail setting at EuroShop, the retail trade fair, 26th February – 3rd March, in Düsseldorf, Germany.
Device manufacturers turn to talent acquisition and cross-platform software development tools to fuel productivity
Feb 07, 2023
Device manufacturers are switching focus to adopting cross-platform development tools and acquiring new talent in order to fuel efficiencies, according to research undertaken by Qt Group.
Device manufacturers turn to talent acquisition and cross-platform software development tools to fuel productivity
Feb 01, 2023
Device manufacturers are switching focus to adopting cross-platform development tools and acquiring new talent in order to fuel efficiencies, according to research undertaken by Qt Group.
Dakota forms new partnership with Waizu
Feb 01, 2023
Dakota Integrated Solutions Ltd, the real-time data capture, printing, mobility, support and voice-directed solution specialist, has formed a partnership with Waizu, the provider of solutions designed to reduce lost and missing mobile devices.
Pantacor announces ‘any device, any manufacturer’ containerised app store as it joins Broadband Forum
Jan 04, 2023
Pantacor has launched what it describes as an industry-first 'any device, any manufacturer’ containerised app store and services management solution specifically engineered for lightweight edge devices, from legacy to modern.
How smartphones will be a retailer’s best friend in 2023
Jan 02, 2023
By Hannah Abbasi, Head of Insight & Strategy at Outform.
Smartphones have become a conundrum for retailers. On one hand they allow brands to plug every single piece of marketing communication into a ‘buy now’ opportunity. On the other hand - as Outform’s recent study into post-pandemic shopping habits revealed - consumers are using them in-store to make product comparisons against competitors.
Kallik launches mobile-based app interface for its Veraciti Label and Artwork Management (LAM) platform
Dec 13, 2022
Kallik, the global provider of label and artwork management (LAM) technology, has launched what it describes as a unique mobile-based app for new and existing users of its Veraciti label and artwork management (LAM) solution.
Mobile Computing
Today with the proliferation of a new generation of mobile devices such as smartphones, tablets and PDAs, the emphasis is increasingly shifting to mobile and multi-device user experience, mobile social computing, next generation mobile solutions, mobile cloud services and infrastructure. Information that is readily available on a personal device anywhere, anytime has been the driving vision of mobile computing for the past two decades.
Mobile computing has three aspects: mobile communication, mobile hardware, and mobile software. The first aspect addresses communication issues in ad-hoc and infrastructure networks as well as communication properties, protocols, data formats and concrete technologies. The second aspect is on the hardware, e.g., mobile devices or device components. The third aspect deals with the characteristics and requirements of mobile applications.
Rugged Mobile devices and PDAs are used in field service and workforce management applications. They are particularly useful for field service engineers recording work in the field, communicating information back to an office environment -sending and receiving invoices, ordering parts. They are commonly used in parcel delivery with couriers using these devices to scan barcodes and record signatures as proof of delivery.
Innovations in wireless technology, energy-efficient portable hardware and adaptive software, has enabled a massive growth in the use of these devises for businesses across the enterprise or for personal and social use. These devices are now so versatile that employees are using smartphones for business applications (BYOD –Bring Your Own Device)
This phrase has become widely adopted to refer to employees who bring their own computing devices – such as smartphones, laptops and PDAs – to the workplace for use and connectivity on the corporate network.
BYOD Security - Employees using personal smartphones and mobile devices at work, pose a security risk. Many corporations that allow employees to use their own mobile devices at work implement a BYOD security policy that clearly outlines the company's position and governance policy to ensure network security is not compromised by employees using their own devices at work.
Email and Web access is a reality that is experienced by millions of users worldwide through their smartphones and tablets. Hot spot access points for Wi-Fi connection are becoming more prevalent and widespread, even in London`s underground network.
Cloud computing is evolving as a new paradigm of computing in which dynamically scalable and often virtualized resources are provided as a service over the Internet. The confluence of hardware virtualization, cloud and mobile computing drives the new era of mobile cloud computing. Platforms such as android, iOS, Windows 7 erodes the power of computing platforms like Microsoft Windows and Apple Mac OS and is creating cross platform app centric environment in which end-users and in particular the consumer marketplace will drive developments in business computing. There are endless possibilities that can be brought about with the mobile cloud in the near future.
