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  • The impact of BYO device policies on ‘big data’, and how to deal with it
    The trend of employees bringing their own devices into the workplace will grow rapidly in 2012. This will create even larger stockpiles of data for IT to sift through and manage. Clive Gold*, EMC, reports on the impact of ‘the consumerisation of IT’ on big data - what he calls “the biggest opportunity of this decade” - and how organisations can best tackle it.
  • Voice+Data - now with added iPhone/iPad app!
    Not content to feed you news and insight through just print and the web, Voice+Data is now available in the form of a FREE app for the iPad and iPhone. That’s right - you can now carry us in your pocket. Did I mention it's FREE? Read this story for a download link!
  • The evolution of the smartphone
    As demand for smartphones in Australia continues to rise, vendors must provide new product innovations to compete for customer interest. Brad Reed, Senior Marketing Manager at LG Electronics, explains how he expects the arenas of mobile hardware, operating systems and application ecosystems to evolve in the coming year.
White Paper (1)
  • Best Practices for Mobile Device Support
    As smartphones, tablets and the like become a more and more important part of every organisation's IT infrastructure, the challenges of SUPPORT and SECURITY for mobile devices grows. Is your enterprise in need of smarter mobile support? Are technical problems a productivity killer for your smartphone or tablet equipped workers? How much do you pay for each mobile device service call, in terms of time and dollars - and is there a better option? This white paper seeks to answer some of these increasingly important questions.
Product (43)
  • Huawei MediaPad and MediaPad colour Android tablets
    Huawei has announced the latest version of its MediaPad will come pre-loaded with the new Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich operating system. The company has also unveiled its new MediaPad colour series - MediaPads in three new colours: shadow black, classic brown and passion pink, running on Android 3.2.
  • Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1
    The Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 has a 1 GHz dual core application processor and supports HSPA+ network speeds of up to 21 Mbps and Bluetooth and Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n connectivity to deliver fast mobile download speeds and reduce data transfer times.
  • Huawei Vision Android phone
    The Vision smartphone has an aluminimum alloy unibody measuring just 9.9 mm at its thinnest point, a 3.7″ curved touch screen, 3D user interface and runs Android 2.3 Gingerbread.
  • Motorola Solutions ET1 Android-based enterprise tablet
    Motorola Solutions’ ET1 Android-based tablet is an enterprise-class tablet computer designed for a variety of vertical markets. It is particularly suited to the retail environment.
  • HTC Incredible S smartphone
    The HTC Incredible S smartphone, available on the Optus network, features a contoured body that highlights the internal hardware components of the device.
  • Andrew Solutions Network Applications GeoLENs indoor location system
    The GeoLENs indoor location system makes it easier for emergency services personnel to locate mobile phone users inside large buildings, potentially saving lives and reducing risk of harm to rescuers.
  • LG Optimus 3D smartphone
    The LG Optimus 3D smartphone features a dual-core, dual-channel and dual-memory architecture. It includes a 3D platform for recording, viewing and sharing 3D content.
  • LG Optimus Me (LG P350) compact smartphone
    The Optimus Me (LG P350) compact smartphone, with an Android 2.2 (Froyo) operating system from Google, is supplied with social network services and features a seamless, intuitive user experience.
  • Bury CC9045 Bluetooth hands-free car kit and System 9 cradle
    The Bury CC9045 Bluetooth hands-free car kit provides a clear telephone conversation with easy-to-use controls.
  • Opentec Solutions General Dynamics Itronix GoBook MR-1 OS PC
    The General Dynamics Itronix GoBook MR-1 from Opentec Solutions is a full Windows OS PC, featuring a 5.6″ daylight readable touch screen, a 1.2 GHz Intel CPU, 1 Gb RAM and up to 80 Gb of HDD storage.
  • LG Optimus 2X smartphone with Tegra 2 processor
    The Optimus 2X is claimed to be the first smartphone with a dual-core processor. Its multimedia features and Tegra 2 processor provide faster, smoother web browsing and applications, and it lets users multitask with virtually no screen lag.
  • D-Link DWA-525 Wireless N 150 desktop adapter
    D-Link has introduced the DWA-525 Wireless N 150 desktop adapter, allowing a desktop computer to cost-effectively connect to a wide range of wireless networks, including the latest high-speed 802.11n standard.
  • Wired & Wireless mini-PACCS on-site man-down system
    Wired & Wireless has released the mini-PACCS on-site man-down system, designed for use by people working alone in industrial, healthcare, aged care, security and high-risk facilities.
  • LG-Nortel W-SOHO wireless telephone system
    The LG-Nortel W-SOHO wireless telephone system for small business delivers the features of an enterprise-level phone system to small businesses.
  • HTC Android 2.1 Desire smartphone
    The Android 2.1 Desire smartphone with HTC Sense is available exclusively on Telstra’s Next G network.
  • Research In Motion BlackBerry Enterprise Server Express software
    The BlackBerry Enterprise Server Express free server software wirelessly and securely synchronises BlackBerry smartphones with Microsoft Exchange or Microsoft Windows Small Business Server.
  • Apple iPad device with high-resolution Multi-Touch display
    The Apple iPad device, available in late March, has a high-resolution Multi-Touch display that allows users to physically interact with applications and content.
  • Aaeon RTC-840 Series rugged tablet computer
    Interworld has released the RTC-840 Series rugged tablet computer from Aaeon, a computing platform for portable and mobile applications that operate in harsh environments.
  • Wireless receivers for keyboards and mouses
    Logitech Australia has introduced a convenient and clutter-free way for notebook users to connect wireless keyboards and mouses to their computers: the Logitech Unifying receiver.
  • WLAN management application for Apple iPhones
    Wavelink Communications has launched a management application, E(z)RF OnTheGo for Apple iPhones from Meru Networks. This means network administrators can now work untethered from their desktop consoles over a Wi-Fi or cellular network.
  • Mobile computer
    The Intermec CN50 is claimed to be a major step forward in providing a rugged handheld mobile computer with ultra-high-speed processing power and 3G wireless network speeds plus delivering longer battery life.
  • Mobile clinical assistant
    To improve patient care and help to reduce medical errors, Panasonic has launched its first Mobile Clinical Assistant (MCA) — the Toughbook H1. The Toughbook H1 provides the healthcare profession with a full-featured mobile device that can withstand the rigours of the fast-paced healthcare environment, while offering improvements in workflow productivity, quality and mobility, to achieve better outcomes for patients.
  • Wireless IP camera
    Edimax Technology has introduced the 11n dual mode internet camera with pan/tilt and zoom function wireless IP camera, IC-7000PTn. It is capable of sending live video through the internet to a web browser anywhere in the world. The camera is equipped with a 1.3 megapixel lens and supports 802.11n technology, which is suitable for transferring high-quality video because of the higher transmission rates and stable signal.
  • BlackBerry Pearl 8110 smartphone
    The BlackBerry Pearl 8110 smartphone is now available and includes a media player, Bluetooth 2.0 functionality and a 2 MP camera with flash.
  • Plus-USB extender
    The Rose Electronics CrystalView Plus-USB extender will extend high-resolution video (up to 1600 x 1200 @ 60 Hz) and USB (Keyboard and Mouse) up to 300 m over a single Category 5, 5e, 6 or Level 7 (CATx) cable.
  • Ethernet over GPRS
    The Internal Expansion Socket Module (IESM) is an ethernet board for the Wavecom Fastrack Supreme GPRS modem.
  • Enterprise grade 802.11n wireless
    The ProCurve MSM410 is an 802.11n wireless access point. Designed specifically for use in enterprise environments, it is designed to simplify wireless security and management for environments such as hotels, hospitals, university campuses and multi-storey offices.
  • RF analyser, integrated handheld instrument
    Agilent Technologies has introduced the FieldFox handheld RF analyser — the integrated handheld instrument for wireless network installation and maintenance.
  • KVM Access over IP
    Rose Electronics has introduced Ultralink-2, a high-performance KVM-Access-Over-IP device for management of remote computer resources.
  • Wireless repeater
    Andrew Wireless Solutions has introduced a digital, multi-band selective repeater that enables building cost-effective indoor coverage. The Node A RF Enhancer supports a combination of narrowband channels and individual band segments in one unit, including 2G, 2.5G, 3G, or 4G cellular, iDEN, TETRA, VHF, and the 700 MHz frequency band.
  • Long-range access points
    EnGenius 3610S/8610S series access points, ultra long-range wireless hardware combines powerful output capabilities with signal sensitivity, providing up to 25 times better network coverage than previous long-range access points.
  • Wireless services edge module
    The ProCurve Wireless Edge Services Module (WESM) provides automated centralised control for a wireless LAN.
  • Fixed wireless terminal
    Ericsson's W25 fixed wireless terminal (FWT) enables users to gain access to high-speed broadband, phone and fax services without being limited by the availability of a wired infrastructure.
  • BlackBerry Smartphone
    The Research In Motion 'Pearl White' BlackBerry smartphone will extend the range of the BlackBerry smartphones in Australia.
  • Options for network-enabling local or remote serial devices
    The Multenet Serial Data Buffer connects to a serial port on devices such as PABXs and allows users on an attached LAN (either local or remote) to log into that device and retrieve the stored data.
  • Thin smartphone
    Research In Motion (RIM) has released the BlackBerry Pearl smartphone. Weighing approximately 89 g and measuring 107 x 50 x 14.5 mm, the BlackBerry Pearl is a small, thin and light smartphone.
  • Wireless Skype handset
    The Linksys CIT400 iPhone is a dual-mode wireless handset and base-station package. It allows users to choose to make calls to Skype users over the internet without the need for a computer, or to place normal telephone calls over an existing standard telephone line, all from the same handset.
  • Business projector
    ViewSonic has launched the PJ588D projector, designed specifically for use in variably lit boardrooms. Featuring a brightness of 3000 lm and a contrast ratio of 2000:1, it provides a display of clear and vivid images for professional presentations in any light.
  • Smart card reader
    Research In Motion has announced enhancements to the BlackBerry Smart Card Reader software that will allow the smart card reader to facilitate controlled access over a Bluetooth connection to a PC running Microsoft Windows XP (SP2 or higher).
  • Wireless edge services module
    The ProCurve Wireless Edge Services Module provides automated security and management features for a wireless LAN. Suitable for enterprise and campus environments, the module is designed to slot into ProCurve 5400 and 8200 switches.
  • Portable device detector
    GFI has released EndPointScan, a free online service that allows users to check what devices are or have been connected to computers on your network and by whom. With this diagnostic tool, you can identify those areas where the use of portable storage devices could pose a risk to the integrity of the company's systems and data.
  • Wireless network protection
    3Com's AirProtect wireless intrusion prevention system (WIPS) addresses security threats to corporate information from unsecured Wi-Fi networks.
  • Wi.232FHSS-250 - frequency hopping spread spectrum (FHSS) embedded wireless module
    Richardson Electronics has announced a worldwide partnership to distribute a new frequency hopping spread spectrum (FHSS) embedded wireless module developed by Radiotronix. The "Wi.232FHSS-250" is the first of a new family of RF embedded modules based on the Analog Devices ADF702x RF Transceiver chips.
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Case Study (6)
  • Salvation Army enlists mobility for aged care centres
    The Salvation Army Aged Care Plus, which has offered care to the aged community since 1899 in Australia, has deployed a fleet of ruggedised tablets and medical devices across two of its facilities.
  • Marine Rescue navigates on Toughbook
    Panasonic Australia has donated a lightweight, heavy-duty, military-strength Toughbook notebook to Marine Rescue Middle Harbour for navigation on its ‘vintage’ Waveney Class lifeboat, which began life 40 years ago in service with the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) in the English Channel.
  • Aged care facility goes high tech
    The Dubbo RSL Aged Care Association in Dubbo and in Wellington in NSW embarked on a resource and information management review aimed at improving administrative processes. The review found that nursing staff wasted valuable time on paperwork, documenting patient care and medical administration; valuable time that could be better spent attending to their patients<0x2019> physical and emotional needs.
  • Adventurers cross Tasman with aid of laptop
    Carrying a laptop in a kayak across the Tasman Sea might seem insane, but it’s exactly what James Castrission and Justin Jones did in their journey from Australia to New Zealand.
  • Netbooks aid Arctic crossing
    Australian explorers Chris Bray and Clark Carter have journeyed through the Canadian Arctic with the assistance of several Eee PCs.
  • Agency ensures BlackBerry availability
    Advertising and marketing agency Euro RSCG has deployed Neverfail to provide continuous availability support its BlackBerry smartphone users in Australia and the Asia–Pacific (APAC).
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