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6 Barriers To IoT Data Flow
Lisa Morgan, Freelance Writer
News
Enterprises are integrating IoT devices into their ecosystems to get data that was not available previously. As with most new data sources, there may be concerns about whether the data is accessible, usable, valuable, and secure. Here are a few things to consider as your enterprise moves toward IoT.
By Lisa Morgan Freelance Writer, 5/23/2016
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Apple Store Turns 15, Gets Retail Revamp
Kelly Sheridan, Associate Editor, InformationWeek
News
This week marked the 15th anniversary of the first Apple Store opening. We take a look at the history of Apple's retail strategy and where it's headed.
By Kelly Sheridan Associate Editor, InformationWeek, 5/21/2016
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Google I/O 2016: 5 Hot Takeaways
Eric Zeman,
Commentary
At this week's Google I/O annual developer conference the company revealed dramatic products that will push the boundaries of technology further into what was previously the realm of science fiction.
By Eric Zeman , 5/21/2016
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SAP Cloud Partnership, Feature Phone Sale: Microsoft Roundup
Kelly Sheridan, Associate Editor, InformationWeek
News
This week brought news of a Windows 10 Mobile Insider preview build, a Bing Concierge Bot, plans to bring SAP HANA to Azure, and the sale of Microsoft's feature phone business.
By Kelly Sheridan Associate Editor, InformationWeek, 5/21/2016
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iPhone Sales Slide As Chinese Smartphone Makers See Growth
Nathan Eddy, Freelance Writer
News
Chinese manufactures like Oppo, Xiaomi, and Huawei continue their strong performance, while Apple sees a double-digit slide in iPhone sales, according to the latest statistics from Gartner.
By Nathan Eddy Freelance Writer, 5/20/2016
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Google's Virtual Reality Vision Comes Into Focus
Eric Zeman,
Commentary
Google makes several announcements, including its mobile virtual reality platform Daydream, that reveal its long-term strategy to bring VR to the masses.
By Eric Zeman , 5/20/2016
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Salesforce Earnings: CEO Marc Benioff Heaps Love On AWS
Jessica Davis, Senior Editor, Enterprise Apps
News
In unscripted remarks during Salesforce's first-quarter earnings call with analysts, Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff said that Amazon's Jeff Bezos and he and are planning an expanded partnership.
By Jessica Davis Senior Editor, Enterprise Apps, 5/19/2016
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Android N Focuses On Performance, Productivity, Security
Eric Zeman,
Commentary
Google revealed more details about Android N at its annual Google I/O developer conference and released a beta build of the refreshed mobile operating system.
By Eric Zeman , 5/19/2016
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Apple iOS App Dev Accelerator To Open In India
Dawn Kawamoto, Freelance Writer and Editor
News
The iOS design and development accelerator will be based in India's startup center and build Apple's global ecosystem of third-party developers at a time when its sales in countries like China are plummeting.
By Dawn Kawamoto Freelance Writer and Editor, 5/19/2016
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Microsoft Sells Feature Phone Division To Foxconn, HMD Global
Kelly Sheridan, Associate Editor, InformationWeek
News
Microsoft is selling its feature phone business to FIH Mobile, a subsidiary of Foxconn, and HMD Global for $350 million. This also means Nokia will return to the phone business.
By Kelly Sheridan Associate Editor, InformationWeek, 5/18/2016
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Motorola Moto G4, Moto G4 Plus Target Budget-Conscious Buyers
Nathan Eddy, Freelance Writer
News
Motorola, recently acquired by Lenovo, looks to customization and strong battery life to stand out in a crowded smartphone market. The Moto G4 and Moto G4 Plus, along with the Moto G4 Play, are all designed for budget-conscious users in emerging markets.
By Nathan Eddy Freelance Writer, 5/18/2016
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Apple OS Updates Fix Bugs, Brick Some iPads
Eric Zeman,
Commentary
Apple released new versions of its iPhone, Watch, TV, and Mac operating systems this week, but not all of the updates went smoothly for some users.
By Eric Zeman , 5/17/2016
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Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Bets $1 Billion On Apple
Dawn Kawamoto, Freelance Writer and Editor
News
The famed investor's firm takes a $1 billion stake in the iPhone maker, marking its first investment in the company and signaling hope for Apple's growth prospects.
By Dawn Kawamoto Freelance Writer and Editor, 5/17/2016
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Samsung Smartwatch Design Projects UI On Your Hand
Kelly Sheridan, Associate Editor, InformationWeek
News
Samsung recently filed a patent application indicating plans to integrate a projector into its smartwatch, which could turn the wearer's hand or nearby surface into a display.
By Kelly Sheridan Associate Editor, InformationWeek, 5/16/2016
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Fitbit Rules Wearables, Apple Dominates Smartwatches: IDC
Eric Zeman,
Commentary
The first quarter saw wearable shipments increase across the board, but there's now a clear division between devices like the Apple Watch and Fitbit Flex, according to IDC.
By Eric Zeman , 5/16/2016
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Apple's $1 Billion Didi Investment: Precursor To Project Titan?
Eric Zeman,
Commentary
Apple plans to invest $1 billion in a Didi, a Chinese ride-hailing business. The move could be the first in a series of major changes at Apple, and a precursor to the company's much-rumored electric car, called Project Titan.
By Eric Zeman , 5/13/2016
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FBI Chief: Battle Over Encrypted Devices Rages On
Dawn Kawamoto, Freelance Writer and Editor
News
Despite dropping its fight with Apple over creating a backdoor to access the iPhone used by one of the San Bernardino shooters, the FBI still plans to pursue access to other encrypted devices and data, said the agency's director.
By Dawn Kawamoto Freelance Writer and Editor, 5/12/2016
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Google 'Chirp' Aims To Silence Amazon Echo, Report Says
Eric Zeman,
Commentary
Google is preparing a competitor to Amazon's Echo, reportedly called "Chirp," which will put voice-activated Google search into a device that's similar to Google's OnHub WiFi hotspot.
By Eric Zeman , 5/12/2016
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Microsoft Is Shuttering Sunrise Calendar App
Kelly Sheridan, Associate Editor, InformationWeek
News
Microsoft plans to sunset Sunrise, the calendar app it acquired in 2015, later this summer. The Sunrise team will now work on the company's mobile Outlook app.
By Kelly Sheridan Associate Editor, InformationWeek, 5/12/2016
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Pebble Smartwatch Updates Include Expanded Health, Fitness Features
Nathan Eddy, Freelance Writer
News
Pebble's smartwatch has been updated with new capabilities to help users better track their fitness performance. It also now includes Smart Alarms to ease the pain of waking up.
By Nathan Eddy Freelance Writer, 5/11/2016
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