Google confirms carrier plans

Google has confirmed for the first time that it plans to offer connectivity directly to mobile users in the U.S., but a senior executive downplayed the competition it would be to major U.S. cellular carriers.

Identifying the advantage

HID Global’s Business Segment Director for PACS, Jaroslav Barton and Nat Pisupati, Regional Sales Director Identity & Access Management, MEA, take us through the company and channel plans for the year.

MWC crucial for Samsung, HTC

Samsung Electronics and HTC are going head to head on Sunday with almost simultaneous launches of new flagship smartphones. Both companies have a lot to prove, but for different reasons.

Apple thriving on ‘stiff competition’

Apple CEO Tim Cook didn’t disappoint when he spoke at this week’s Goldman Sachs Technology and Internet Conference, reiterating his company’s commitment to “great” and not “good” products.

Cashing in on LTE

With the increasing number of LTE roll outs in the region, a key challenge facing operators is how to boost the revenue with next-generation mobile services. Industry pundits say there are many new models operators can tap into, thanks to LTE.

Harnessing Gigabit Wi-Fi

The newest version of the 802.11 standard – 802.11ac – is ready for prime time. The official IEEE standard is finished, and price and performance are significantly improved over 802.11n products. We look at what it takes to make the transition to 802.11ac.

What to consider as you prepare for the transition to 802.11ac.

Where there’s a will…

Nader Henein is all too aware of the ever-present IT security risks that envelope our day-to-day lives. BlackBerry’s Regional Director for the Advanced Security Division describes the ease at which the everyday user can be compromised, and what the company is doing to secure defences.

Strategising future goals

Partners need to prepare for new opportunities created by Internet of Everything era, as organisations look for strategic support, says Meghan McCarthy, Regional Sales Manager, Partner Organisation and Commercial Segment, Cisco UAE.

BlackBerry CEO Chen demands app neutrality

BlackBerry CEO John Chen wants net neutrality to extend to content and applications, so that developers of apps for Android and iOS will be mandated to develop on the BlackBerry platform as well.

Trend Micro announces Asus partnership

As per the terms of the agreement, the smartphone manufacturer will preload Trend Micro’s Dr. Safety app on the latest Asus ZenFone 2 smartphones to help protect users from account fraud, privacy risks, phishing, lost devices, and unwanted contact, plus a feature that recommends safe mobile games for users.

Google Glass: down but not out

When Google said on Thursday it would end its Explorer program for Glass and stop selling the current version to consumers, a few premature obituaries were written for the head-worn device.

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