Year: 2011

  • Schools Using iPads, Not Android Tablets: Analyst

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    Numerous case studies and anecdotal evidence tell the tale of Apple’s iPad as a boon for e-commerce and even in some select business markets. Law firm Prosskauer Rose, for example, issued 500 iPad 2s to its attorneys, who use them to send and receive email messages and share contracts with clients. Now evidence of the… Read more

  • Acer Launches AZ5, AZ3 Desktop PCs With Widescreen HD Touch Displays

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    Computer maker Acer launched two all-in-one (AIO) desktops that combine the audio/visual capability of high definition (HD) with a touch-screen display. The models include the AZ5 Series with a 23-inch HD monitor and the AZ3 Series, which features a more compact 21-inch HD screen to fit within tight areas. The AZ5 and AZ3 come with… Read more

  • Apple, Nokia, Samsung Lead Slowing Smartphone Market: IDC

    Nathan Eddy

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    The worldwide mobile phone market grew 12.8 percent year over year in the third quarter of 2011 (3Q11), as smartphone growth declined in key mature markets. According to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Mobile Phone Tracker, vendors shipped 393.7 million units in the third quarter, compared to 348.9 million units in the third quarter… Read more

  • Pay It Out to Shareholders

    Pay It Out to Shareholders

    Don Reisinger

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    Pay It Out to Shareholders Apple can give some of it back to shareholders in the form of dividends. Many successful companies provide dividends to investors, yet maintain reasonable cash levels. Apple doesn’t. Maybe it’s time to start. Invest In Social Networks Social networks are worthwhile investments. Whether it’s investing in Facebook while waiting to… Read more

  • Cisco TelePresence Cart Brings Video Collaboration to Hospitals

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    Cisco Systems has introduced the TelePresence VX-Clinical Assistant, a mobile telemedicine cart for high-definition video collaboration between doctors and patients. Physicians will use the VX Clinical Assistant to examine patients remotely from other facilities. It will also play a role in medical education, Cisco reports. "We believe telepresence can be extremely valuable for use-case applications,… Read more

  • Smartphones, Tablets Cause Rise in Data Use: Oracle

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    Data use is increasing at a rapid pace as tablets, smartphones and applications saturate wireless space, according to the results of Oracle s  "Opportunity Calling: The Future of Mobile Communications – Take Two" report, which surveyed more than 3,000 mobile phone consumers worldwide to examine their mobile phone use habits, interest in new mobile technologies… Read more