Mobility

Vancouver’s Absolute adds audit functionality with Endpoint Data Discovery feature

May 2, 2016 Mark Cox 1

The new functionality allows organizations to set policies to define sensitive data, know exactly where this data is on specific endpoints, and take remedial action if its security is endangered.

Plantronics unveils new Voyager 5200 and 5200 UC headsets aimed at road warrior market

April 6, 2016 Mark Cox Comments Off

Plantronics’ newest member of its road warrior-focused Voyager line is aimed at people who need a headset optimized for occasional travel into especially noisy areas.

Accellion sees massive upside in decision to dance with Microsoft

March 31, 2016 Mark Cox Comments Off

Accellion joins the Microsoft Cloud Storage Partner Program, allowing its kiteworks platform to allow users to create or access Office 365 files from any device without having to save or upload the file back to the original content source.

Janam launches ultra-rugged, ultra-compact XT2 Android touch computer

March 30, 2016 Mark Cox Comments Off

Janam’s second Android entry has a smaller form factor than the first. This is also the first machine in its class to have the new Android 5 Lollipop OS.

Tech Data Canada makes play in unlocked smartphone market with Noetic agreement

March 17, 2016 Mark Cox Comments Off

The distributor is expanding its presence in the unlocked smartphone market, to give solution providers more options, and to keep them well positioned in the event of a shift away from major carrier solidarity on the subsidy model and its phone plans.

LANDESK CEO Steve Daly discusses what AppSense deal means to companies, partners

March 15, 2016 Mark Cox Comments Off

Daly talks about how the deal will change offerings and markets available to both LANDESK and AppSense partners, and how the integration of the two channels is likely to roll out.

Xirrus enhances MSP support with CommandCenter to simply Wi-Fi-as-a-Service management

March 1, 2016 Mark Cox Comments Off

In addition to CommandCenter, which greatly simplifies the provisioning of new customers, Xirrus is also announcing enhancements to their MSP program to improve benefits.

Lantronix launches first 5G Wi-Fi module for IoT

February 29, 2016 Mark Cox Comments Off

Lantronix says the cost to enterprise management of their wireless stacks, together with the greater difficulty of updating obsolete embedded technology, makes customers ready for a cutting edge 5G (802.11ac) Wi-Fi connectivity solution for the Internet of Things.

Cloud

BES12 EMM platform first BlackBerry solution certified on Azure, more to follow

February 25, 2016 Mark Cox Comments Off

The companies anticipate that the BlackBerry BES12 enterprise mobility management platform being tested and certified for Azure and available in Azure Marketplace will significantly increase its exposure and sales.