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Reader Forum: Tablets in the enterprise – Why 2011 is the year of the company iPad

Editor's Note: Welcome to our weekly Reader Forum section. In an attempt to broaden our interaction with our readers we have created this forum for those with something meaningful to say to the wireless industry. We want to keep this as open as possible,...

Worst of the Week: Come sail away

Hello! And welcome to our Friday column, Worst of the Week. There's a lot of nutty stuff that goes on in this industry, so this column is a chance for us at RCRWireless.com to rant and rave about whatever rubs us the wrong way....

Data roaming mandate remains hot topic

The lack of mandated data roaming remains a hot topic for just about every domestic operator outside of AT&T Mobility (T) and Verizon Wireless (VZ), highlighted by the continuous push by these operators and trade organizations in garnering government action behind their cause.This continued...

@ MWC: Invest Sweden discusses mobile graphics improvements

BARCELONA, Spain—Invest Sweden is a government initiative formed to get foreign research and development dollars in Sweden in the telecom and IT sectors. Swedish companies are making huge advances in graphics on mobile devices this year, said Niklas Johnsson, head of information and communication...

Sprint Nextel launches online business directory for mobile numbers

Sprint Nextel Corp. (S) reported a partnership with WhitePages to produce an online business directory for wireless phone numbers. The offering is in response to an increasing number of companies that rely on their mobile devices to connect with customers. Sprint Nextel noted the...

Google culls malicious apps from Android Market, RIM launches BlackBerry Protect

There is a growing response to security lapses on mobile. Last week, Google Inc. discovered more than 20 malicious applications that were uploaded to Android Market. For it's part, Google says the applications were removed "within minutes of becoming aware."Rich Cannings, head of security...

@ MWC: GSMA’s mWomen Programme aims to close cell-phone gender gap

BARCELONA, Spain — The GSMA's mWomen Programme is aiming to close the gender gap between men and women in developing countries by helping to develop sustainable business models that operators can use to help women become mobile-phone users. Trina Dasgupta, program director for the program...

Ain't no stopping us now

Editor's Note: This article first appeared in RCR Wireless News' January Special Edition: "Unwrapping the Opportunities, the next generation of smart devices. To see all of the articles from that issue, click here.Is there really anything more awesome than a brand new mobile...

The digital home will use various technologies, software to connect: Wi-Fi, 60 GB, Zigbee and more will make way into homes

Editor's Note: This article first appeared in RCR Wireless News' January Special Edition: "Unwrapping the Opportunities, the next generation of smart devices. To see all of the articles from that issue, click here.The digitally connected home will use a variety of technologies to...

Emerging devices and the 'Internet of things'

Editor's Note: This article first appeared in RCR Wireless News' January Special Edition: "Unwrapping the Opportunities, the next generation of smart devices. To see all of the articles from that issue, click here. Considering the rate at which so many things are being connected...

Reality Check: Tacking through consolidation in mobile devices

Editor's Note: Welcome to our weekly Reality Check column. We've gathered a group of visionaries and veterans in the mobile industry to give their insights into the marketplace.In my last column, “Navigating consolidation in the network equipment industry,” I discussed consolidation in the global...

A world of connections

Editor's Note: This article first appeared in RCR Wireless News' January Special Edition: "Unwrapping the Opportunities, the next generation of smart devices. To see all of the articles from that issue, click here.Every year we sit back and marvel at the advances made...

Spotlight on: Option Wireless Technology

The mobile industry has seen considerable growth over the past 10 years fueled by consumers flocking to the advances made in mobile devices and the corresponding lowering of costs associated with owning such devices. However, with wireless penetration nearing 100% in the United States,...

Reality Check: The sky is the limit with mobile cloud

Editor's Note: Welcome to our weekly Reality Check column. We've gathered a group of visionaries and veterans in the mobile industry to give their insights into the marketplace. In meteorology, clouds on the horizon may portend stormy weather. But in the wireless world, clouds could...

Worst of the Week: Welcome to our robot rulers

Hello! And welcome to our Friday column, Worst of the Week. There's a lot of nutty stuff that goes on in this industry, so this column is a chance for us at RCRWireless.com to rant and rave about whatever rubs us the wrong way....

América Móvil taps Ericsson for mobile ad platform

February 16 2011 - 12:15 pm ET | Dan Meyer | RCR Wireless News Latin American telecommunications provider América Móvil (AMX) said it will introduce a mobile advertising platform that will deliver targeted advertisements to mobile devices based on consumer preferences. The platform, which...

Sprint Nextel to offer Good's Android solution

Sprint Nextel Corp. (S) said it will begin providing “business-grade” security and full device management features on its Android-powered devices through an agreement with Good Technology Inc.The Good for Enterprise solution includes Good’s Mobile Control feature that provides for mobile device security management using...

América Móvil taps Ericsson for mobile ad platform

Latin American telecommunications provider Am

América Móvil taps Ericsson for mobile ad platform

Latin American telecommunications provider Am

@ MWC: Samsung details plans for the missing link in enterprise mobility

BARCELONA, Spain — The availability of enterprise-class features, tools and security is a pervasive concern for virtually ever IT decision maker. While the major smart phone operating systems are adding some of these to their arsenal, there are many others that are being left...

Cox to expand mobile offering into Oklahoma

Cox Communications is set to launch its mobile offering this week into Oklahoma City and Tulsa, Okla., expanding on its initial launches last year in Hampton Roads, Va.; Omaha, Neb.; and Orange County, Calif. The CDMA-based service, which will continue with the carrier’s...

@ MWC: Samsung unveils Galaxy S II and Galaxy Tab 10.1

BARCELONA, Spain – Step aside Apple Inc.(AAPL), Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. claims to have the world’s thinnest smart phone on the way.As the weekend came to a close, Samsung held a standing-room only event where it announced the Galaxy S II and Galaxy Tab...

Reader Forum: Are we really addicted to mobile phones?

Editor's Note: Welcome to our weekly Reader Forum section. In an attempt to broaden our interaction with our readers we have created this forum for those with something meaningful to say to the wireless industry. We want to keep this as open as possible,...