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Android gets remote security admin via Google Apps

Enterprises using Google Apps are now able to apply remote wiping, locking and new password policies to employees' Android phones, as they can with other platforms such as iOS, BlackBerry and Nokia Series 60 Read more

29 October, 2010 by David Meyer

RIM announces BlackBerry Protect security app beta

The company has announced the private beta of an app designed to enhance BlackBerry owners' personal data security if they misplace their handset Read more

13 July, 2010 by Ben Woods

Motorola Droid Pro attempts to lure BlackBerry fans

The Froyo-based Android handset comes with encryption, remote wipe and other enterprise-friendly security features, and is aimed firmly at... Read more

6 October, 2010 by Ben Woods

Bring Your Own Delusion (BYOD)

Everyone I speak to these days is asking me to talk to them about BYOD (Bring your Own Device) and how it impacts on... Read more

10 April, 2012

Managing WOA

...be installed. EAS also gives administrators the ability to lock or even remote wipe a device. EAS's management tools aren't just for organisations... Read more

13 March, 2012

Tablet PCs: A bitter pill for the NHS to swallow?

...by what the document refers to as "strong passwords", with settings to remote wipe the device after a set number of failed password attempts. To... Read more

13 January, 2012 by Nick Heath

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

...be willing to give their employers power to do things such as remote-wipe their phone in situations where the device goes missing. "I don... Read more

26 September, 2011 by Nick Heath
Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet: photos

Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet: photos

...for anti-malware protection, backup and restore, location tracking, remote lock and remote wipe; virtual desktop support (via Citrix Receiver); easy deployment (via LanDesk); and... Read more

20 July, 2011 by Charles McLellan

Citrix expands Receiver support to one billion devices

...feature that makes data accessible from any device. It will also provide remote-wipe capabilities to ensure data security in case a device is lost... Read more

27 May, 2011 by Ben Woods
Will Windows Phone blossom with Mango?

Will Windows Phone blossom with Mango?

Microsoft product executive Paul Bryan explains to ZDNet UK why he thinks the Mango update of Windows Phone will have business smartphone users smacking their lips in anticipation Read more

24 May, 2011 by Mary Branscombe

iPhone tracking data FAQ: What does it mean for you?

...then using Apple's free 'Find My iPhone' app to do a remote wipe if it's lost or stolen. Turning on the backup encryption... Read more

21 April, 2011 by Elinor Mills and Josh Lowensohn
HTC Incredible S

HTC Incredible S

A 4in. screen, 1GHz processor plus front and rear cameras give the Incredible S smartphone plenty of appeal, although we'd class it as impressive rather than 'incredible'. Read more

18 March, 2011 by Sandra Vogel
Conseal USB: cloud security for USB storage

Conseal USB: cloud security for USB storage

...Conseal USB adds a cloud-based management system that delivers access control, remote wipe, device usage alerts and a complete audit trail of access attempts... Read more

10 March, 2011 by Charles McLellan
Photos: HTC Gratia

Photos: HTC Gratia

...digital compass, Bluetooth (2.1+EDR), an FM radio and support for remote wipe under Microsoft Exchange. HTC Sense includes its usual array of add... Read more

4 March, 2011 by Sandra Vogel
HTC 7 Trophy

HTC 7 Trophy

The 3.8in.-screen HTC 7 Trophy represents good value for money if you want to give Windows Phone 7 a try. Read more

16 November, 2010 by Sandra Vogel

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