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SAP unveils mobile enterprise apps with consumer feel

Enterprise software giant SAP has unveiled consumer-style apps for the mobile enterprise under the Fiori name.

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.

Tablets to replace notebooks as dominant mobile PC this year, says NPD

Tablets will begin to replace notebooks as the dominant mobile PC form factor this year, predicts NPD DisplaySearch.

Windows 8 to fuel global growth in touch-screen notebooks, says NPD

Microsoft's Windows 8 operating system is predicted to fuel growth in touch screen notebook computers, according to the latest stats from NPD DisplaySearch.

Is Microsoft's Office-for-iOS delay a ploy?

Microsoft's delay in providing a version of Office for iOS and Android until next year may be a ploy to give its Windows 8 operating system and Surface tablet some time to gain traction in the enterprise, judged Steve Ranger with ZDNet .

Tablet market is fragmenting, challenging IT departments, says Forrester analyst

The tablet market is fragmenting, making it more difficult for IT professionals to determine the appropriate composition of their hardware portfolios, observed J.P. Gownder, vice president and principal analyst at Forrester Research.

Gartner: Lower-priced tablets pushing PCs out of the picture

The proliferation of lower-priced tablets, and their increasing capabilities, are accelerating the shift from PCs to tablets, noted research firm Gartner.

Surge in premium mobile phone spending spurs Gartner revision

Unexpected growth in spending on premium mobile phones has prompted research firm Gartner to boost its estimate for device spending growth this year.

IDC: Apple gains on market leader Samsung in smart connected device shipments

Apple closed the gap on market leader Samsung in terms of shipments of smart connected devices in the fourth quarter of 2012, according to the latest stats from research firm IDC.

Cellular connectivity issues continue to plague enterprise

While BYOD is creating Wi-Fi connectivity issues in the enterprise, cellular connectivity issues continue to plague enterprises that have mobile workers out in the field.