ExclusiveTop tips in Mobile Device Management Opinion Mark - March 14, 2013 David Akka writes: The issue of choosing the right MDM solution has become more and more pressing, especially for companies implementing a Bring Your Own Device policy. The market place is becoming increasingly crowded with 50 or so vendors who now position themselves as MDMs. Some vendors offer application sharing, some multitenant management, other vendors have a heritage in security or a different strength all together. For organisations considering which option is best it is important to discern between the best known names or the most expensive solutions and select an MDM solution that is fit for purpose.
ExclusiveSensum audience insights tool wows at Mobile World Congress 2013 Opinion Mark - March 11, 2013 Tracy Dempsey of Sensum writes: Northern Irish start-up Sensum gave audiences a taste of the future at the world's largest mobile industry conference in Barcelona last week. Sensum co-creator Shane McCourt was invited to present the Sensum audience insights platform to a 1,000-strong crowd at the “Back to the Future: Mobile Innovation 2023” conference session at Mobile World Congress 2013.
ExclusiveLast week at The Fonecast: 11th March 2013 Opinion Mark - March 11, 2013 Mark Bridge writes: As Mobile World Congress 2013 disappears behind us, so the frenzy of news releases about new products and services returns to relatively normal levels.
Exclusive4 mobile security tips for every smartphone owner Opinion Mark - March 8, 2013 Satish Shetty of Codeproof Technologies writes: Don’t underestimate the security of your smartphone. Here are 4 important but easy security tips to secure your iPhone, iPad, Android phone and Tablet devices.
ExclusiveSmartphones are about to get smarter - in many different ways Opinion Mark - March 4, 2013 Mark Bridge writes: At Mobile World Congress 2012 I spent quite a bit of time talking about quad-core smartphones. The year before had seen a fair amount of 3D screen technology. Back in 2010 it was the growth of apps. This year I wasn’t hearing so much about mobile device innovation.
ExclusiveReviewing our 2015 mobile industry predictions... and looking forward to 2016 Podcasts Mark - January 15, 2016 Iain Graham, James Rosewell and Mark Bridge return to review their mobile industry predictions from last year. Which mergers, partnerships and developments did they forecast correctly... and which didn’t work out as planned? Later in the programme, the team anticipates some of the topics that will be hitting the headlines during 2016.
ExclusivePodcast from Mobile World Congress 2015 Podcasts Mark - March 6, 2015 Mark Bridge learns about the mobile technology trends at Mobile World Congress 2015 by chatting to James Rosewell of 51Degrees, Dr Kevin Curran from the IEEE and Chris Millington of Doro. They talk about wearable devices, wireless charging, mobile operating systems and much more... including some of their favourite products from the exhibition.
ExclusiveLooking back at February: from security scares to multiple MVNOs Podcasts Mark - February 27, 2015 We're taking a look back at the biggest mobile industry news stories from February 2015, including allegations that the UK's security service tried to breach SIM card security by hacking into one of the world's biggest SIM producers. We also talk about the planned BT and EE merger, the creation of two new UK virtual networks, some acquisitions in the mobile payment arena and a new Ubuntu smartphone.
ExclusiveInterview with Chris Millington of Doro about mobile retailing, wearables and technology for older consumers Podcasts Mark - February 24, 2015 In today's programme Mark Bridge talks to Chris Millington, who's Managing Director for Doro UK and Ireland. They discuss the state of mobile retailing in the UK, the future of wearable devices and - as you might expect - smartphones for seniors.
ExclusiveA month of mobile: O2 counts on 3, Microsoft counts to 10 and Apple counts its profits Podcasts Mark - January 30, 2015 We're back with a month of mobile industry news, including takeover talks and takeover rumours. O2 and Three are said to be discussing a merger... but is there any truth in the suggestions that BlackBerry could be up for grabs? We also discuss Apple's record-breaking quarterly figures, the highlights of CES and the launch of Microsoft Windows 10, as well as saying farewell to the current version of Google Glass.