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Location Technology, Privacy, & Security
Whilst not inter-connected, 2 of the biggest conundrums for fleet management system providers over recent years have been:
How to provide a cost effective system for small local fleets
How to manage mixed vehicle fleets, converging data from different systems into one backend
Something new and rugged from Sweden… Handheld Group, a fast-growing manufacturer of rugged mobile computers, PDAs and smartphones, today announced the launch of the new version of its highly popular Algiz7 rugged tablet computer.
Munich, 27 August 2013. The new augmented reality app, “McMission” McDonald’s Germany, is a playful approach educate McDonald’s visitors and mobile users on the company’s commitment to sustainability. Coinciding with the publishing of McDonald’s third Corporate Responsibility Report, the app is now available on Google Play and the iTunes App Store for download.
An interesting look at privacy concerns with Indoor navigation apps via the StreetFight…
When it comes to the widespread adoption of indoor positioning and navigation tools among retailers, technology isn’t nearly as big of a barrier as consumer pushback.
Human Changes in Behavior puts New Requirements on Telematics Related Services and Solutions: Listen to how we humans are using the smartphones, tablets, PCs to build our digital images and realize why we have to understand this development when designing services and products.
Four in ten employers expecting wage increases for new hires cite need to entice skilled labor… A failure to negotiate a job offer means many workers are leaving money on the table. A new CareerBuilder survey finds that even though 45 percent of employers are willing – and expect – to negotiate salaries for initial job offers, almost half (49 percent) of workers accept the first offer given to them.
TP-LINK Tether enables mobile and tablet users on Android or iOS to better utilize their network resources in a more convenient and real time environment
CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif., Aug. 19, 2013 — TP-LINK, a global provider of networking products, today announced the launch of its Tether network management app, intended to provide the easiest way to access, manage and share a TP-LINK router’s resources on iOS and Android devices. From setup, to parental control, to media sharing, Tether provides a simple, intuitive user interface to see what the status of the router is, who’s online and what their privileges are. Unique to Tether, from PC-based web management tools, is its DLNA® compatibility allowing users to stream media from a flash disk connected to their router onto their client devices.
TP-LINK, a global provider of networking products, today announced the launch of its Tether network management app, intended to provide the easiest way to access, manage and share a TP-LINK router’s resources on iOS and Android devices.
This from Informa Telecoms… 48% of operators say they are already implementing Big Data – However, lack of a clear business proposition and skilled team are still major barriers
London, UK – August 19, 2013 –Informa Telecoms & Media’s new research highlights the main challenges and opportunities for telecom operators regarding Big Data. The research was based on a survey conducted with approximately 120 operators in June 2013.
