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University deploys iPhones to freshmen in mobile learning experimentToday

This fall, Abilene Christian University will give every incoming freshman student an iPhone or iPod Touch as part of a mobile learning experiment. "We started thinking about this 10 years ago," said Kevin Roberts, CIO of the Abilene, Texas-based school. "It's been this long-standing idea on campus, this idea of mobility. We looked at things like one-to-one laptop programs several years ago, but for a number of reasons – battery life, the size of the device, the expense – we decided against it. We looked at Treos and other phones, but none of the devices were quite there." Then the iPhone came along. Roberts said the tipping point for him was the iPhone's fully functional Web browser, which could allow students to have "the Internet in your pocket."

On-device defenses for mobile malwareAugust 21

As workforces grow increasingly dependent on smartphones, mobile threats warrant serious consideration. As discussed last month, mobile malware barriers are falling fast, at precisely the time when mobile users are becoming a bigger, juicier target. When the mobile malware "tipping point" is reached, will your organization be ready? Conventional Win32 malware defenses are commonly deployed on the assets they protect: PCs. Antivirus scanners, host intrusion detection programs, personal firewalls, and email spam filters are all designed to stop viruses, worms, trojans and spyware that prey upon desktops and laptops. These "on device" defenses are generally accepted security best practices, widely used by both businesses and individuals.

Wireless rate negotiations: How to get the best dealAugust 20

Wireless negotiations require preparation. Companies must assemble the right team to assess their needs and form a bargaining strategy. With the right game plan, a company can save as much as 50% on mobile voice and data.

WiMAX tutorialAugust 14

As the WiMAX industry has grown, so has WiMAX hype and confusion. Mobility managers and decision makers have to sort through the hype to facilitate their knowledge and understanding of WiMAX technology. SearchMobileComputing.com asked Paul DeBeasi, senior analyst at the Burton Group, to set the stage for a broad overview of what WiMAX is and how it works. DeBeasi's begins this tutorial by introducing WiMAX technology, applications and terminology. Further sections discuss WiMAX services, performance, security and devices.

Rugged mobile devices must be more than durable in harsh environmentsAugust 13

The durability of ruggedized mobile devices is only the first consideration for mobile managers with workers who take devices into hazardous environments. Connectivity, usability and portability are also important features.