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Sidecar app for iOS, Android seeks to give smartphone voice calls overdue respect
Sidecar, a born-again startup whose founders hail from Internet media services company Real Networks, Tuesday is launching an eponymous app for iPhones and Android smartphones that's designed to make it easier for people to share videos, photos and more while talking on those devices. Read More


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A guide for the midsize organization
This white paper shows how IBM Cognos Express is a cost-effective choice for performance management. Learn More

10 terrific LTE smartphones for $150 or less
LTE on the cheap: Offerings from Apple, Samsung, Nokia and more make the Read More

Android remote access app shootout
There are times when accessing another computer remotely can be convenient -- to check on the status of a download or code that is being compiled, to start or stop an application, or to load a document to view it. It can be really helpful to be able to do this from a smartphone or tablet. We tested three services that let you use your Android device to connect to your computer remotely. Read More

Cisco mobility bundles target BYOD, mobile virtual desktop
Cisco announced yesterday three pre-tested bundles of products and services designed to cut through the confusing complexity of enterprise mobility. Read More


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Why They are Successful and How to Stop Them
Why is spear phishing on the rise? Quite simply, it works. Traditional securitydefenses simply do not stop these types of attacks. Learn more in the FireEye Advanced Threat Protection KnowledgeVault. Learn more.

Windows 8 Update: Windows 8 wows AT&T Mobility
The chief of AT&T Mobility can't wait for Windows 8 tablets to hit the market because they'll fuel demand for Windows phones. Read More

Big cable companies pooling Wi-Fi hotspot resources
The big cable companies know that if they want to stay relevant in the wireless market, they can't do it on their own. Read More

Fewer US mobile users are paying a monthly bill
Traditional mobile phone plans are now on the wane in the U.S., but the country's biggest carriers are still bringing in more money and leading the world in revenue, according to a report based on first-quarter results. Read More


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Three Phases to Improve Application Delivery Teams
Most organizations struggling with application performance have not developed the processes and organization that can maximize the benefits of their application delivery solutions. In this report, Gartner outlines three phases to help IT organizations improve their structure to deliver better application performance. Learn More!

After attack causes delay, Voyager low-cost mobile service goes live
Voyager Mobile, the startup that had planned to launch last Tuesday but said it was delayed by an attack on its website, went live on Sunday with an unlimited voice, text and data plan for US$39 per month. Read More

Inside Apple's secret plan to kill the cash register
Apple's plans for a Bluetooth 4.0-based iWallet could be the beginning of the end for the venerable cash register. Read More

HP announces 'world's first' portable multifunction printer
Hewlett-Packard on Wednesday announced the OfficeJet 150 Mobile All-in-One portable printer, which the company called the world's first mobile multifunction device that can "print, copy and scan on the go." Read More

T-Mobile debuts four data pricing tiers
T-Mobile USA will debut 4 'No Annual Contract' data service plans on Sunday, while Verizon plans to kill unlimited data plans as users shift to 4G Read More

Top 20 Windows 8 features
From Metro Start to reduced hardware requirements, here is a look at the best new features Windows 8 users will love Read More



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