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Digital Rights Management: Ensuring Secure Content Protection Solutions for Next Generation <endeca_term>Consumer Devices</endeca_term>

Digital Rights Management: Ensuring Secure Content Protection Solutions for Next Generation Consumer Devices

The world of content is experiencing exciting new developments with the availability of premium content on multiple,... Read more

27 July, 2011

Windows 8 to get one-step refresh

...in much the same way as is possible with smartphones and other consumer devices Read more

5 January, 2012 by David Meyer

Symantec highlights iOS and Android flaws

...in iOS and Android when deciding whether to allow employees to bring consumer devices into the company, according to Symantec Read more

29 June, 2011 by Tom Espiner
Choosing a consumer-friendly IT strategy

Choosing a consumer-friendly IT strategy

...the business. This Research In Motion (RIM) white paper looks at how consumer devices can bring business benefits, as long as they fit your IT... Read more

18 April, 2012
Optimal Pricing for Mobile Video Streaming Using Behavior Analysis

Optimal Pricing for Mobile Video Streaming Using Behavior Analysis

Mobile phones are among the most popular consumer devices and the recent developments of 3G networks and smart phones enable... Read more

18 October, 2010
RIM CEO: Time to squash BlackBerry myths

RIM CEO: Time to squash BlackBerry myths

...some confusion earlier this year about whether RIM would carry on selling consumer devices. Given that so many devices will be chosen by consumers and... Read more

7 May, 2012 by Mary Branscombe

Nvidia takes its GPU to the enterprise cloud

...GTX 690 graphics card, part of the Nvidia's GPU line for consumer devices. The Kepler processors have 192 cores and, initially, 3.8 billion... Read more

16 May, 2012 by Simon Bisson

RIM juices BlackBerry enterprise, dilutes consumer

...the company hit back at reports that it is moving out of consumer devices. "The claim that RIM has said it will withdraw from the... Read more

30 March, 2012 by David Meyer
BlackBerry Business Cloud Services for Office 365

BlackBerry Business Cloud Services for Office 365

RIM's latest service, currently in beta, links Microsoft's cloud-based productivity suite with BlackBerry smartphones, delivering mobile access to Exchange-hosted email, calendar and contacts. Read more

7 November, 2011 by Simon Bisson

Are you ready for the BYO gadget revolution? Five ways to feel the fear and do it anyway

...Whitehill said the company was looking to apply standardised security policies to consumer devices, that would mandate behaviour such as password-protecting devices. "We are... Read more

26 September, 2011 by Nick Heath
Behind Ubuntu's shift into mobile

Behind Ubuntu's shift into mobile

...it fits more neatly into Ubuntu's long-term plans. Mobile and consumer devices are proliferating, and it is important for Ubuntu as a platform... Read more

26 January, 2012 by Ben Woods

HP revenue takes a tumble as key units suffer

Fourth-quarter revenue falls seven percent as HP takes a big hit from hard drives, struggles with a change in direction, and as competitors Dell and IBM manage to hold earnings relatively steady Read more

23 February, 2012 by Jack Clark
ZTE switches on Light II tablet in the UK

ZTE switches on Light II tablet in the UK

...We plan to continue our progress in the UK, introducing ZTE-branded consumer devices with key capabilities at reasonable prices," he said. "Our UK strategy... Read more

15 February, 2012 by Ben Woods

BlackBerry 10 and getting tablets right: What RIM needs to do in 2012

...RIM And, at the same time as the rise of shiny, powerful consumer devices, RIM's competitors are getting "good enough" at email and security... Read more

9 January, 2012 by Natasha Lomas

Whitman wants HP's drama to be over

...or might not sell the company's Personal Systems Group, which makes consumer devices and computers. He also discontinued all devices based on HP's... Read more

29 November, 2011 by Jack Clark

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