Category Archives: mobile computing

Rush to enable enterprise mobile development pits native against container approaches

Both enterprises and independent software vendors (ISVs) know the software-development game’s changed. Not only do they need to rapidly develop and deploy more mobile apps across multiple interfaces and device platforms, but they need to really rethink all of their … Continue reading

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nCrypted Cloud adds security and privacy to cloud-based storage services for consumers and enterprises

Boston-based startup nCrypted Cloud recently launched software of the same name designed to address the security and privacy concerns that have emerged with the use of popular cloud-based storage services. Available in consumer basic, consumer pro, and enterprise editions, nCrypted … Continue reading

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Avaya announces flexible Collaborative Cloud UC offerings for cloud service providers, channel, enterprises

Avaya today announced a set of Collaborative Cloud offerings designed to make it easier for more types of organizations to deploy unified communications (UC), contact center (CC) and video conferencing — all as on-demand services. The adoption of UC and … Continue reading

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Cloud, mobile bringing new value to Agile development methods, even in bite-sized chunks

As IT aligns itself with business goals, Agile software development is increasingly enabling developers to better create applications that meet user needs quickly. And, now, the advent of increased mobile apps development is further accelerating the power of Agile methods. … Continue reading

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The Open Group panel explores how the Big Data era now challenges the IT status quo

Listen to the podcast. Find it on iTunes. Watch the video. Read a full transcript or download a copy. Sponsor: The Open Group. We recently assembled a panel of experts to explore how big data changes the status quo for … Continue reading

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Latest Jitterbit release further eases application and data integration from among modern sources

Data and apps integration provider Jitterbit this week released a new version of its solution, Jitterbit 5, designed to be the glue between on-premise, cloud, social, and mobile data, Jitterbit focuses on simple yet powerful integration technologies that can be … Continue reading

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The Networked Economy newly forges innovation forces for collaboration in business and commerce, says author Zach Tumin

Listen to the podcast. Find it on iTunes. Read a full transcript or download a copy. Sponsor: Ariba.  New levels of collaboration have emerged from an increasingly networked world, and business leaders and academic researchers alike are now sorting out … Continue reading

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SOA provides needed support for enterprise architecture in cloud, mobile, big data, says Open Group panel

Listen to the podcast. Find it on iTunes. Read a full transcript or download a copy. Sponsor: The Open Group. There’s been a resurgent role for service-oriented architecture (SOA) as a practical and relevant ingredient for effective design and use … Continue reading

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Cloud approach to IT service desk brings analysis, lower costs and self-help to BMC Remedyforce users

Listen to the podcast. Find it on iTunes. Read a full transcript or download a copy. Sponsor: BMC Software. Join Danielle Bailey and Alec Davis at Dreamforce 2012 Sept. 18-21 in San Francisco. The next BriefingsDirect discussion examines how two … Continue reading

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Legal services leader Foley and Lardner makes strong case for virtual desktops

Listen to the podcast. Find it on iTunes/iPod. Read a full transcript or download a copy. Sponsor: VMware. The latest BriefingsDirect enterprise user IT adoption story centers on how global legal services leader Foley & Lardner LLP has adopted virtual … Continue reading

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