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Fluke AirMapper Brings Pro Tools to Mobile Devices--With a Catch

September 04, 2012 09:31 AM
Posted by Lee H. Badman

Fluke Network's new AirMapper tool will help network admins tackle wireless support--as long as they use Android-based devices. But what about iOS devices?

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Tags: Fluke Networks, AirMapper, AirMagnet, wireless, Wi-Fi, iOS, Android

Channel: Wireless, Networking & Mgmt

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VMware Previews Impressive Mobile Offering With Horizon Suite

August 29, 2012 01:34 PM
Posted by Mike Fratto

BYOD support is often about what users can't do. VMware's Horizon Suite focuses on what users can do. The preview of the alpha stage software combines good user experience with enterprise controls.

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Tags: VMware, Horizon Suite, BYOD, wireless, enterprise controls

Channel: Virtualization, Wireless

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The Hardest Part of BYOD Management? Policy

August 27, 2012 10:41 AM
Posted by Lee H. Badman

Sure, BYOD is a hot topic--but you don't have to allow it. If you do, though, here's why determining your policy should be the first step to BYOD management.

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Tags: BYOD management, network management, wireless, mobile device management,

Channel: Wireless, Security, Other, Networking & Mgmt

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About That Antenna: The Key Component of a Wireless System

August 17, 2012 03:26 PM
Posted by Lee H. Badman

Graphical planning tools and predictive utilities are demystifying wireless network design. But you still need to know how to set up different antennae. Learn why.

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Tags: antenna, wireless network, wireless systems, WLAN

Channel: Wireless, Networking & Mgmt

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Are You Ready to Tackle Mobile Application Performance Management?

August 09, 2012 11:48 AM
Posted by Jim Rapoza

As mobile devices continue to gain ground, Web apps is losing its dominance. Now it's time for companies to prepare for the realities of mobile application management.

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Tags: mobile applications, mobile devices, Web applications, application performance

Channel: Other, Wireless

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The Yin and Yang of Indoor Navigation

August 08, 2012 10:23 AM
Posted by Lee H. Badman

GPS units have become standard for driving, geocaching and other outdoor activities. But what about indoor navigation needs, like tracking merchandise and engaging customers? Learn who's using and offering location services.

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Tags: indoor navigation, location services, Nearbuy, Wifarer, Cisco, Mobility Service Engine

Channel: Security, Wireless, Next Gen Network, Networking & Mgmt

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