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Mobile Devices to Boost Online Ad Spending in 2012: Berg
The total value of the global mobile marketing and advertising market will grow from $3.4 billion in 2010, at a compound annual growth rate of 37 percent, to $22.6 billion in 2016, according to a research report from the analyst firm Berg Insight. This will then correspond to 15.2 percent of the total online advertising…
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Enterprise Security Market to Exceed $22 Billion in 2012: Canalys
Canalys announced the results of its latest enterprise security forecasts, indicating that total investment is expected to grow 8.7 percent year-on-year in 2012 to reach a market value of $22.9 billion worldwide. Currently accounting for 11.3 percent of the total market, the antivirus (AV) segment will remain one of the strongest parts of the security…
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CompTIA, viaForensics Plan Secure Mobile App Developer Credential
A new credential intended for mobile applications developers is being created by CompTIA, the non-profit association for the IT industry, and viaForensics, a digital forensics and security firm, the two organizations announced. The secure mobile application developer credential and corresponding testing services – scheduled for availability in the first half of 2012 – are intended…
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PCI Security Adoption Lags as IT Budgets Shift: Gartner
Payment Card Industry data security standards may be a hot topic, but a recent survey by IT research firm Gartner found that 18 percent of respondents admitted to not being PCI-compliant, even though the survey data suggested that they should be. The survey of 383 IT managers found trends in buying behaviors and permitted predictions…
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OnForce IT Field Services Mobile App for iPhone Launches
OnForce, a source for on-site tech talent, announced the availability of its Apple iPhone application for IT service corporations and field technicians. The app, available in the Apple App Store, offers efficiency and collaboration benefits throughout the lifecycle of every service event. There are plans to introduce an Android version of the OnForce app in…
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HP Leasing Promotions Bolster Instant-On Enterprise Program
Technology giant Hewlett-Packard announced two leasing promotions designed to help businesses deploy the company’s technology while saving money for other purposes. The “1-2-3” and “90 Day” deferral programs are offered to qualifying businesses in the United States and Canada through HP Financial Services, the company’s leasing and asset management subsidiary, and are designed to help…