August 4, 2010
Report: More Than 60% of Phones Web Capable by 2015
Read Write Web
Mike Melanson writes that according to a report from ABI Research, more than 60 per cent of phones will have mobile Web browsers within the next five years.
“According to research firm ABI Research, this is a trend that will only continue, with more than 60 per cent of handsets having mobile Web browsers by 2015. According to the report, a 60 per cent penetration rate of handsets with mobile Web browsers will double today’s rate and bring the total number of Web-enabled phones to 3.8 billion. The phones will have one of two types of browser – a full Internet browser or a proxy-based browser.”
RIM set to join the tablet fray this fall with “Blackpad”
Read Ars Technica
Chris Foresman shares details or a rumoured touchscreen device from RIM.
“Corroborating a rumour from The Wall Street Journal earlier this summer, a new Bloomberg report cited ‘two people familiar with the company’s plans’ to build an iPad-like touchscreen device and release it this fall. Dubbed the ‘Blackpad,’ the device will ostensibly run the as-yet-unreleased BlackBerry OS 6, and help RIM deflect further encroachment from Apple into its declining mobile market share. Bloomberg’s sources note that the device will rely on BlackBerry’s usual enterprise e-mail advantage, but it will also include features that Apple’s iPad lacks.”
How to Choose a Managed Services Vendor
MSPmentor
Sam Gutmann shares some suggested guidelines to follow when looking for a managed services vendor.
“Here are some guidelines to follow when looking for a profitable, cooperative partnership: security, reseller-focused, white labeling, enablement, customer support (and be critical).”