Tag Archives: Mobile phones

10 things network admins need to know about Windows Phone 7

You’ve probably heard that Windows Phone 7 is not really a good option for deployment.   Here’s an article that explains why…  And here is one striking point: 8: It’s really a consumer device When you read about the missing ActiveSync policies, … Continue reading

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Smartphone security: Keep your handset safe

Hard to deny the wisdom in here.  From CSO magazine: Does Smartphone Security Really Matter? The short answer is yes, absolutely, more and more… Threats to your mobile security are not always easy to see. They range from the simple … Continue reading

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SMS ‘message of death’ threatens mobile phoness

Security researchers have shown that carefully crafted text messages sent to cell phones via short message service (SMS) can cause them to shutdown without the knowledge of the owner. via Text message of ‘death’ threatens….

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Will femtocells ever get their moment?

Will femtocells ever get their moment?  Airvana exec argues mobile architecture challenges make them inevitable. Although femtocells have yet to live up to the hype in terms of sales, femtocell vendor Airvana is still confident that they have a future … Continue reading

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T-Mobile experiencing widespread outage

In a statement, T-Mobile said it is working to get its service back up and running. “T-Mobile customers may be experiencing service disruptions impacting voice and data,” the company said in a statement. “Our rapid response teams have been mobilized … Continue reading

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