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SAP offers mobile device management for $1.30 a month on Amazon's cloud

A new cloud version of SAP's Afaria mobile device management software offers IT departments a more convenient way of controlling mobile devices.
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Intel acquires two software companies

Intel has acquired two software companies as it continues to build its burgeoning portfolio to include more tools to write and manage programs and interfaces.

Qualcomm says its tech allows for pad-free charging

If Qualcomm's vision becomes a reality, users will be able to wirelessly recharge smartphones and tablets without placing them in direct contact with charging pads.

Citrix releases XenMobile MDM for Apple iOS, Android devices

Citrix has announced its mobile device management platform, XenMobile, which will offer companies a secure way for employees to access native Citrix apps in the cloud as well as third-party software, such as Windows, SAP or even Salesforce.com.

PGA touts use of rugged handhelds for scoring and ticket scanning

Professional golf teed off for another season in 2013 with the use of rugged handheld computers to help lower costs and improve efficiency in scoring and reading tickets at the gate.

BlackBerry delivers, but the Z10 and Q10 face stiff competition

The newly rechristened BlackBerry delivered on its promise to breathe new life into an aging, iconic product line, but it still faces an uphill battle in a market dominated by Apple's iPhone and devices based on Google's Android operating system.

New BlackBerry mobile management tools ready for download

Analysts are unsure whether RIM's new enterprise mobility software, now available for download, can halt the migration away from BlackBerry smartphones.

Citrix to buy mobile device management firm Zenprise

Citrix plans to buy mobile device management company Zenprise and integrate its software with its Citrix CloudGateway and Me@Work software for managing mobile apps and data.

RIM offers free BlackBerry 10 smartphone

Research in Motion introduced the BlackBerry 10 Ready Program to help prepare business customers for the launch of the next-generation mobile operating system on Jan. 30.

Microsoft's license price increase 'lose-lose' for enterprises, say analysts

Microsoft's recent price increases for its client-access licenses (CALs) is a 'lose-lose' deal for enterprise customers but likely a major revenue boost for Microsoft, analysts said today.

Mobile management morphs

Customers are pushing the limits of the software -- asking it to manage and do many more things than it was originally created to do -- and vendors are happy to oblige.

MDM tools: Features and functions compared

Application management, security and a bunch of other features are now baked into MDM. Check out our mondo chart showing the features and functions you get with 10 different enterprise mobile device management products.

As BYOD explodes, IT managers learn to cope

Five tech departments share strategies for navigating the exploding demand for consumer gadgets at work. Insider (registration required)

Disaster recovery: Don't forget mobile

As the mobile workforce continues to grow, IT execs must remember the importance of including mobile technology in their disaster recovery plans. Insider (registration required)

Best BYOD management: Work zones for smartphones

New containerization technologies can help BYOD initiatives succeed by creating separate spaces on smartphones for work and personal use.

Top tools for BYOD management

When we tested mobile device management (MDM) last year, the products were largely focused on asset management - provisioning, protecting and containing mobile devices. Insider (registration required)

Forecast 2013: Setting a mobile risk management strategy

Savvy IT leaders are mapping out strategies for balancing the risks and benefits of employee use of mobile devices. Their plans often include the use of new tools and services.

iOS 6 device management: What companies should know

Apple is clearly making it easy for businesses and IT departments to secure new iOS 6 features and is ramping up devise security in several ways. Columnist Ryan Faas offers an overview of what's new.

BYOD: IT execs learn to let go of 'command and control' mindset

Forward-thinking tech execs are learning how to stop worrying and love the gadget, lest their business units attempt an end-run around IT. Insider (registration required)

Mobile device management: Getting started

Get started by focusing on the device(s) and the data plan, security issues and general policies.