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Guide to consumer mobile operating system features
Apple, Google, Microsoft and RIM are the big consumer OS players. Each offers unique features, but management resources for all four are right here. Consumer mobile OS
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A guide to enterprise iOS management
Apple's products aren't very IT-focused, but each new device and version of iOS offers better management options. This guide will help you keep track. guide
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Apple enterprise management and security quiz
Test your knowledge of Apple enterprise management, security and iOS 6 with this quiz. You'll also get resources to hone your iPhone and iPad skills. Quiz
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Securing data: An Apple and Android security guide
Apple and Android security obstacles can complicate IT’s attempts at securing data in the mobile era. Fortunately, IT and users can take some precautions to secure corporate data. Guide
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Cius vs. iPad: Can Cisco take on Apple?
The battle for the enterprise tablet may boil down to Cisco vs. Apple and Cius vs. iPad. However, Fast Packet blogger, Greg Ferro wonders if Cisco really has the engineering and apps to win. Fast Packet
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Exchange Server and the iPhone: What you need to know
Is the iPhone the best mobile device for an Exchange organization? The decision is ultimately up to you, but our tutorial is a good place to start. Learning Guide
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Test your setup before connecting iPhone to Exchange with ActiveSync
Get the steps to connect iPhone to Exchange Server using ActiveSync -- starting with how to test the setup on a Windows Mobile device or emulator. Tutorial
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Configure CA certificates for iPhone and Exchange Server 2007
Since the iPhone was not originally intended for enterprise use, certain operating system components -- like the certificate store -- are hard to locate and configure. But by following a few steps and properly configuring your certificates, the iPhon... Tutorial
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Apperian offers iPad remote control features to eager IT pros
IT admins will now have the ability to remotely control employees' iOS devices for troubleshooting, support and other scenarios. News | 11 Oct 2012
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Apple iOS 6 for iPad due Sept. 19
On Sept. 19, new iPad and iPad 2 owners will receive iOS 6 as a free over the air update. The newest version of the OS sports Siri, Apple Maps, and more new features. News | 12 Sep 2012
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Eight Samsung phones Apple wants banned
Apple named the eight Samsung devices it wants banned in the U.S.: the Galaxy S II, S2 Skyrocket, Droid Charge, Epic 4G, Galaxy S 4G, Galaxy S Showcase and Galaxy Prevail. News | 28 Aug 2012
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Android, iOS devices lead Q2 shipments
Android and iOS powered 85% of all smartphones shipped last quarter. Android took the top spot, thanks to the Samsung Galaxy S III's launch. News | 09 Aug 2012
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Judge blocks Galaxy Nexus sales
Apple scored an early knockdown in its patent infringement case against Samsung, as a judge put a stop to sales of the much-hyped Galaxy Nexus smartphone. News | 30 Jun 2012
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Apple iOS 6 iCloud enhancements bring new enterprise problems
Apple released an SDK for iCloud that could have major repercussions for enterprises already struggling to control BYOD. News | 13 Jun 2012
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Windows Intune goes mobile with iOS, Android management
It’s Apple and Android’s world, and Microsoft’s just managing it. Admins can use the new Windows Intune to manage iPhones, iPads and Android devices. News | 18 Apr 2012
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Apple Configurator provides free iOS device management for IT
A new free app, Apple Configurator, allows businesses to deploy, manage, and configure more than one iOS device. It’s not MDM, but it’s a step in the right direction. News | 12 Mar 2012
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Apple iOS security attacks a matter of when, not if, IT pros say
The untarnished reputation of iOS security won’t last forever, and IT pros say they don’t have the weapons to defend against potential Apple security attacks. News | 17 Feb 2012
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Lack of Apple enterprise support frustrates IT
At Apple, enterprise support has never been a priority. IT pros can have lots of questions if they’re not used to working with Apple’s technologies, business processes or policies. News | 30 Jan 2012
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Apple iPhone 5 features and iOS 6: An IT FAQ
Apple's iOS 6 and iPhone 5 are here: Get ready to tackle issues such as sky-high data charges, automatic cloud backup, Lost mode and tab syncing. FAQ
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How to restrict iCloud access in the enterprise
Managing Apple iCloud access is important for protecting corporate data that users may access and potentially sync to the cloud from iOS devices. Tip
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Top 6 iOS 6 features IT should keep an eye on
There are tons of iOS 6 features for business users to look forward to, but that doesn’t mean they’ll be so exciting for IT. These features have data security, network access and cost implications. Tip
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Android versus iOS security: Features, policies and controls
There’s not a clear winner when it comes to Android versus iOS security, but with iOS’ app security in one corner and Android’s encryption in the other, it makes for a good fight. Tip
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Using iOS MDM for better iOS 5 device management
Apple’s new iOS MDM capabilities make managing more than one iOS 5 device easier. The latest iOS MDM features break the device-desktop connection and give IT more control. Tip
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How an iOS virus can infect the enterprise and what to do about it
Your users may not need iOS virus protection on their Apple devices, but if they connect them to the corporate network, iPhone and iPad malware can still wreak havoc. Tip
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Top enterprise iPad questions facing IT: management, apps and security
IT pros have a host of questions when it comes to enterprise iPad use. We answer some of the biggest iPad questions about management, apps and security. FAQ
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iPhone security FAQ: Risks, fixes and the future of iPhone security
iPhone security is becoming more important as more iPhones enter the enterprise. Find out the answers to frequently asked questions about iPhone security FAQ
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Top 10 iPad business apps and what they mean for IT
Using iPad apps for business tasks can make employees more productive, but some iPad business apps might raise red flags in your IT department. Tip
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Managing Exchange 2010 SP1 ActiveSync from the command line
The number of mobile users grows by the day, so it helps to understand how to manage ActiveSync from the command line. Here are the four most important EMS commands in Exchange 2010 SP1. Tip
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Apple Bonjour
Apple Bonjour is a group of networking technologies designed to help devices and applications discover each other on the same network. Definition
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mobile device fragmentation
Mobile device fragmentation is the deployment and use of several different versions of the same mobile operating system during the same period of time. Definition
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unique device identifier (UDID)
A unique device identifier (UDID) is a 40-character string assigned to certain Apple devices including the iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch. Each UDID character is a numeral or a letter of the alphabet. Using the UDID, third parties, particularly app ven... Definition
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Siri
Siri is Apple’s voice-recognition service for iOS devices. In June 2012, Apple announced it would add Siri to the third-generation iPad with the release of iOS 6 and integrate Siri with third-party apps. Definition
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iPhone Configuration Utility
The iPhone Configuration Utility is free software for Windows and Mac OS X that lets an administrator control how an iOS device works within an enterprise IT network. Definition
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iOS
iOS is Apple's proprietary mobile operating system (OS) for its handheld devices, such as the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. Definition
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Apple iPhone 5 features and iOS 6: An IT FAQ
Apple's iOS 6 and iPhone 5 are here: Get ready to tackle issues such as sky-high data charges, automatic cloud backup, Lost mode and tab syncing. FAQ
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Apple Bonjour
Apple Bonjour is a group of networking technologies designed to help devices and applications discover each other on the same network. Definition
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Apperian offers iPad remote control features to eager IT pros
IT admins will now have the ability to remotely control employees' iOS devices for troubleshooting, support and other scenarios. News
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Guide to consumer mobile operating system features
Apple, Google, Microsoft and RIM are the big consumer OS players. Each offers unique features, but management resources for all four are right here. Consumer mobile OS
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A guide to enterprise iOS management
Apple's products aren't very IT-focused, but each new device and version of iOS offers better management options. This guide will help you keep track. guide
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Apple iOS 6 for iPad due Sept. 19
On Sept. 19, new iPad and iPad 2 owners will receive iOS 6 as a free over the air update. The newest version of the OS sports Siri, Apple Maps, and more new features. News
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How to restrict iCloud access in the enterprise
Managing Apple iCloud access is important for protecting corporate data that users may access and potentially sync to the cloud from iOS devices. Tip
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Eight Samsung phones Apple wants banned
Apple named the eight Samsung devices it wants banned in the U.S.: the Galaxy S II, S2 Skyrocket, Droid Charge, Epic 4G, Galaxy S 4G, Galaxy S Showcase and Galaxy Prevail. News
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Apple enterprise management and security quiz
Test your knowledge of Apple enterprise management, security and iOS 6 with this quiz. You'll also get resources to hone your iPhone and iPad skills. Quiz
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Android, iOS devices lead Q2 shipments
Android and iOS powered 85% of all smartphones shipped last quarter. Android took the top spot, thanks to the Samsung Galaxy S III's launch. News
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About iOS operating system
Apple’s iOS operating system powers the iPhone and iPad, the devices most responsible for the consumerization of IT, as well as the iPod Touch and even Apple TV. It debuted as the iPhone operating system in 2007, and Apple introduced it as the iPad operating system when that device came out in 2010. Apple does not allow installation of the iOS operating system on non-Apple hardware, and the company also places strict controls on the applications and services you can run on iOS. (For example, the iOS operating system famously won’t run Flash, which powers many online video players.) These policies aim to make iOS run more efficiently and securely, but they also limit the extent to which IT administrators can manage these devices. In this section you’ll learn about iPad and iPhone operating system management and get the latest news on the iOS operating system.