Skip to main content

Home/ NetGenEd 2010/ Contents contributed and discussions participated by virginia vereen

Contents contributed and discussions participated by virginia vereen

virginia vereen

INFO TECH: Mobile vs Desktop computing - 0 views

  • mobile computing devices become even cheaper and available with disk space storage ranging from hundreds of gigabytes to several terabytes, additional external disk storage devices, very impressive memory module sizes, processor power/speed etc, the obvious question that comes to mind is: are we witnessing the demise of desktop computers?
  • Desktop computers are bulky, take up more space, and as already explained, now compete with mobile computing devices in terms of processing power, disk storage, memory and cost. In most work environments, the need to take work home is certainly more of a norm than the exception in the ever competitive corporate environment.
  • The desktop computer is evolving to become the multimedia host at home and an entertainment centre.
  •  
    This article compares mobile computing vs desktop computing. It says that all the internet use is transforming toward being mobile because of it can be carried around and laptops are bulky.
virginia vereen

Cloud-based Mobile Apps Gain Popularity | Bharat Chronicle - 0 views

  • Mobile cloud applications move the computing power and data storage away from mobile phones and into the cloud, bringing apps and mobile computing not just to smartphone users but a wide spectrum of mobile subscribers.
  • “Mobile Cloud Computing.” Cloud technologies will also make mobile apps more sophisticated, allowing them to be offered to a broader audience of mobile subscribers
  • The research firm further forecasts that the number of mobile cloud computing subscribers worldwide will rise from 42.8 million in 2008, (approximately 1.1 percent of all mobile subscribers) to more than 998 million in 2014 (nearly 19 percent).
  • ...1 more annotation...
  • cloud providers are increasingly opening up their application programming interfaces, making it easier for developers.
  •  
    This article is about mobile cloud computing and how it can change mobile computing. Mobile cloud computing moves the computing power and data storage away from cell phones and into the "cloud", taking apps and mobile computing not just to your smart phone, but a wide range of mobile subscribers.
virginia vereen

Motorola Introduces Premium Worldwide 3.5G Enterprise Digital As - 0 views

  • The MC75A is a premier EDA with the most features and functionality in its class and is designed for mobile enterprises that require connectivity around the world.
  • Designed for reliable operation inside and outside the enterprise, the MC75A EDA helps retailers, manufacturers, healthcare facilities, government agencies and mobile workers in field service, field sales and transportation and logistics streamline business processes, improve operations and increase employee productivity.
  • , the MC75A delivers consistent desktop-like performance regardless of application or location.
  • ...3 more annotations...
  • "The new MC75A EDA offers an unmatched combination of features to help mobile workforces stay connected anywhere, anytime and in the most demanding work environments."
  • A connectivity, the MC75A provides mobile workforces around the globe with high-performance wireless broadband voice and data.
  • Because customers will count on their mobile computers every day, Motorola recommends Service from the Start with Comprehensive Coverage, a multi-year service that provides inside-outside protection for the MC75A EDA.
  •  
    The MC75A is a phone that will revolutionize mobile computing. It connects to WLAN and uses Motorola's Mobility Architecture eXtension (MAX) innovations to change the way businesses operate.
virginia vereen

NuMobile (NUBL) Announces Wireless Broadband Network Rollout in East Africa Next Month - 0 views

  • intended to provide a wireless metering capability to local utility companies.
  • After successful completion of the testing phase, the wireless broadband project is expected to expand throughout Nairobi, followed by expansion to additional cities and countries throughout East Africa.
  • Through a roll-up strategy, NuMobile plans to acquire and develop mobile computing solutions for a variety of applications, including mobile banking, for the global marketplace. The demand for mobile security and software applications is being driven in large part by the growing number of mobile phone sales into emerging economies that currently do not have substantial access to the Internet via desktop computing.
  •  
    NuMobile is a system that is being set up in Nairobi, Kenya. Its intentions are to run a wireless broadband network so local businesses can become more successful. If this project runs correctly, there is talk to set up one through out East Africa. NuMobile also plans to develop mobile computing because of the high number of people with cell phones, and also the difficulty of reaching rural areas with the broadband.
virginia vereen

iPad as a Workhorse for Mobile Computing? - InternetNews.com - 0 views

  • the tablet often called an oversized iPhone is being looked at as a legitimate alternative to notebooks for road warriors. Enterprise Mobile Today has the report.
  • users expect the next generation of mobile devices to be a twofer as well -- something they can use for leisure activities as well as work.
  • Even though it's far from the first computer tablet, the iPad's friendly user interface and variety of applications (available via its iPhone-like App Store model) is expected to perk up what's been a relatively sleepy market for tablets that so far have mainly been sold for niche applications like order delivery.
  •  
    The Ipad is a great example of mobile computing because it is pretty much a mega sized version of the Iphone. The Iphone revolutionized mobile computing, and now the Ipad is even better. With about 35% of mobile users with smart phones, the internet is in high demand on the go. Cell phones usually have small and faded screens, vs the Ipad which has a huge screen and great graphics.
1 - 7 of 7
Showing 20 items per page