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Spotlight: IT managers can access Fiberlink MDM through Google Glass

Despite the privacy and safety concerns enterprises could have with Google Glass, Fiberlink has decided to embrace the new product and enable IT managers to access its MaaS360 mobile device management platform through Google Glass.

Survey: Shortage of in-house mobile app developers prompts enterprises to outsource

There is a shortage of in-house expertise that is forcing enterprises to outsource mobile application development, according to a survey of 232 IT and business leaders conducted by IT staffing firm TEKsystems.

Despite BYOD security worries, SMBs are slow to deploy MDM, survey finds

While 61 percent of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) have implemented a BYOD policy, only 37 percent are managing or plan to manage those devices usin a mobile device management (MDM) product, according to a survey of 991 SMB IT professionals conducted by Spiceworks and sponsored by MDM firm Fiberlink.

Windows Phone passes BlackBerry as number 3 smartphone, says IDC

Reflecting BlackBerry's continuing slide in the consumer market, Windows Phone as surpassed the iconic brand as the number three smartphone for the first time, according to the latest IDC stats.

US government's case against Apple based on 'fictions,' firm's lawyer charges

The Department of Justice's case against Apple is based on "fictions and incomplete quotations," according to a lawyer representing the company in its trial for colluding with publishers to fix e-book prices.

Frost: European M2M market to increase at 33 percent CAGR

The European machine-to-machine market is forecast to increase at a 33 percent compound annual growth rate through 2016, fueled by the shift of market focus to M2M applications, according to a report by Frost & Sullivan.

FCC takes step in right direction to improve in-flight broadband

The Federal Communications Commission took a step in the right direction last week by proposing a plan to improve in-flight broadband connectivity for airline passengers.

Spotlight: BlackBerry Z10 users can now access Skype

BlackBerry unveiled this week the next version of its BlackBerry 10 operating system, the BlackBerry 10.1, which enables users of the all-touchscreen Z10 to use Skype, according to a report by ZDNet.

Apple accused of colluding with publishers to fix e-book prices

The United States Department of Justice is accusing Apple of a price fixing scheme with publishers to fix e-book prices, according to a report by Bloomberg.

Nokia dresses up Lumia 925 in metal jacket

Nokia unveiled on Tuesday the Lumia 925, the latest version of its Windows Phone 8 Lumia line, with a new design incorporating aluminum around the edge of the sleek, lightweight smartphone.

Loop simplifies customer survey process using iPad app

Startup Loop's app enables enterprises to conduct immediate surveys using an iPad, according to a report by TechCrunch.

Android malware rise could be 'game changer,' warns F-Secure

IT managers spend many sleepless nights worrying about the security risks being introduced by employees who bring their own devices. And a new report from F-Secure showing a marked rise in Android malware is not going to help them sleep any better.

Samsung extends mobile phone lead, while Apple gains on second place Nokia

Samsung extended its lead in worldwide mobile phone sales to a 23.6 percent market share, buoyed by a 13 percent year-over year sales increase in the first quarter of 2013, according to the latest stats from Gartner

Spotlight: FCC proposes plan to improve Wi-Fi on planes

The Federal Communications Commission is proposing a plan to improve the performance of Wi-Fi on planes, which should be welcome news for frequent business travelers.

UC deployments stressing enterprise Wi-Fi networks, warns Ixia

LAS VEGAS--The expansion of unified communications platforms in the enterprise has placed a lot of stress on Wi-Fi networks.

Enterprise MCM subscribers to grow at double-digit rates, says ABI

The number of enterprise mobile content management, or MCM, subscribers is expected to grow at double-digit rates over the next five years, topping 110 million subscribers by 2018.

Austin Convention Center sees 200 percent ROI from iPad, FileMaker Go deployment

By deploying Apple's iPads and FileMaker Go product, the Austin Convention Center was able to realize a 200 percent return on investment, according to a report by Mobile Enterprise.

Strike two for Apple at the US Patent and Trademark Office

Apple has suffered another setback at the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

Intel, Qualcomm 'missed the tablet boat,' says Strategy Analytics analyst

Major chip vendors Intel and Qualcomm "missed the tablet boat" in 2012, and their future success hinges on Microsoft's Windows tablet operating system, judged Stuart Robinson, director of the handset component technologies service at Strategy Analytics.

BlackBerry could be 'turning a corner,' survey of IT leaders finds

LAS VEGAS--BlackBerry could be "turning a corner," judged Chris Hazelton, research director for mobility at 451 Research. According to a survey conducted in April by 451, there is increased interest in BlackBerry among IT decision makers.