Stories by John Cox

Free Web tool consolidates data on code vulnerabilities

Enterprise coders can now use an open source Web application that lets them consolidate software vulnerability data from a range of scanning and test tools. With a centralized view, and reporting and management tools, ThreadFix speeds the work needed to fix software bugs and vulnerabilities, including those in proliferating mobile apps.

By John Cox | 09 February, 2012 03:29

Tags: wireless, ThreadFix, software security, software assurance, software, security, secure software, open source, networking, mobile app security, mobile apps, IBM, Google, Denim Group

iPad 3 rumour rollup for the week of February 7

Even as the Patriots' hopes and dreams were strangled in the Super Bowl, the iOSsphere rumours for iPad 3 mounted anew on wings like eagles.

By John Cox | 09 February, 2012 02:23

Tags: wireless, pc, networking, iPad 3 rumors; iPad 3 rumor rollup, iPad 3 rumor roundup, hardware systems, Data Center, Configuration / maintenance

Accessing the Internet by mobile device doubled in 2011, data shows

Over the past 12 months, mobile access to the Internet nearly doubled to 8.5%, not counting tablets, according to data released this week by StatCounter, a Web analytics company.

By John Cox | 08 February, 2012 03:19

Tags: wireless, StatCounter, Nokia, networking, mobile traffic, mobile internet, mobile browser, mobile apps, Microsoft, Apple

Vendors show voice call hand-off between LTE, 3G networks

Qualcomm this week revealed a key step in enabling voice calls over LTE handsets. Working with Ericsson, the chipmaker says it recently completed the first voice call handover between LTE and 3G networks, and will showcase the achievement later this month at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.

By John Cox | 03 February, 2012 08:28

Tags: wireless, WiMAX & LTE, VoLTE, Voice over LTE, SRVCC, single radio voice call continuity, qualcomm, networking, MWC, Mobile World Congress, LTE voice, Ericsson, 3G & 4G

iPhone 5 rumour rollup for the week ending February 2

That noise echoing through the iOSsphere is the sound of Chinese workers clamoring to be allowed to build the Next iPhone.

By John Cox | 03 February, 2012 02:36

Tags: wireless, smartphones, networking, iPhone 5 rumours, iPhone 5 rumour roundup, iPhone 5 rumour rollup, consumer electronics, Apple

iPad 3 rumour rollup for the week ending January 31

Turning points don't come very often. But iPad 3, still unannounced and as-yet-unglimpsed and un-picked-up-in-a-beerhouse, is going to be one for sure and the iOSsphere is getting ready for it.

By John Cox | 01 February, 2012 22:29

Tags: wireless, smartphones, pc, networking, iPad 3 rumors, iPad 3 rumor roundup, iPad 3 rumor rollup, hardware systems, Data Center, consumer electronics, Configuration / maintenance, Apple

Pictures: What’s hot at Macworld — iWorld 2012

iWorld seems to bring out the best, and sometimes the worst, in Apple-related creativity. Check out what’s new, cool, and just strange at this year’s show.

By John Cox | 01 February, 2012 14:50

Tags: Macworld-iWorld 2012, Mac, apple mac

Apple forcing IT shops to "adapt or die"

Many IT departments are struggling with Apple's "take it or leave it" attitude, based on discussions last week at MacIT, which is Macworld|iWorld's companion conference for IT professionals.

By John Cox | 01 February, 2012 03:27

Tags: wireless, smartphones, pc, networking, MacIT 2012, MacIT, hardware systems, enterprise Macs, Data Center, consumer electronics, Configuration / maintenance, Apple VPP, Apple Volume Purchase Program, Apple

A post-PC data "parable" reflects on rise of the iPad and mobility's meaning

The exponential rise of mobile platforms represents the eclipse of the PC era, but it will be a gradual eclipse.

By John Cox | 30 January, 2012 23:32

Tags: wireless, tablets, smartphones, networking, mobile trends, mobile industry, mobile device trends, Macworld 2012, MacIT 2012, MacIT, iPad, Horace Dediu, hardware systems, consumer electronics

iPhone 5 rumour rollup for the week ending January 27

A Reliable Source emerges this week to whisper sweet nothings in the quivering ear of the iOSsphere. Expectations flame.

By John Cox | 28 January, 2012 05:38

Tags: wireless, smartphones, networking, iPhone 5 rumors, iPhone 5 rumor roundup, iPhone 5 rumor rollup, consumer electronics, Apple

MacIT: IT groups grapple with managing fast-growing iOS devices

Apple recently has improved its mobile device management features, but IT groups are discovering a new set of challenges when they start to move to larger numbers of iOS devices, MacIT conference attendees are confirming this week.

By John Cox | 28 January, 2012 02:20

Tags: wireless, smartphones, security, networking, Mobile device management, managing iOS, management, MacIT 2012, iOS MDM, infrastructure management, consumer electronics, Apple

Company uses iPads instead of laptops in loaner program

A fast-growing media company has hit upon an iPad loaner program, which replaces laptops for occasional travelers. The Apple tablet's simplicity compared to the laptop makes it much easier to administer and use.

By John Cox | 27 January, 2012 03:30

Tags: wireless, Saenz, pc, networking, iPad deployments, hardware systems, Good Technology, enterprise iPad, Data Center, Configuration / maintenance, Apple, Active Interest Media

iPad 3 rumour rollup for the week of January 26

As the faithful gathered in San Francisco this week for Macworld|iWorld, their faith seemed rewarded by a new spate of iPad 3 rumours.

By John Cox | 27 January, 2012 02:36

Tags: wireless, symantec, pc, networking, iPad 3 rumors, iPad 3 rumor roundup, iPad 3 rumor rollup, hardware systems, Facebook, Data Center, Configuration / maintenance, Apple

Corporate PowerPoint files now play on iPad

Brainshark this week at Macworld|iWorld goes live with an enterprise version of its PowerPoint "translator" for the iPad.

By John Cox | 27 January, 2012 01:30

Tags: wireless, tablets, software, SlideShark Team Edition, SlideShark, powerpoint, pc, networking, Macworld|iWorld, macworld, iPad, hardware systems, Data Center, Configuration / maintenance, Brainshark, Apple

4 tough challenges for RIM's new team

For the first time since its founding, Research in Motion has changed its top leadership, with a new president/CEO, a new board chairwoman and a new major investor who specializes in turnarounds. But can they save RIM?

By John Cox | 24 January, 2012 09:27

Tags: wireless, Thorsten Heins, smartphones, siemens, rim, restructuring, research in motion, Prem Watsa, PlayBook, personnel, networking, corporate issues, consumer electronics, business issues, Blackberry, Barbara Stymiest, Apple

 
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