Historically, developers independently implemented error handling, observability, and security within each application or microservice to ensure the success of inbound and outbound…
Read MoreResearch In Motion's pick-up of The Astonishing Tribe should bring polish to the aging BlackBerry OS and improve the upcoming QNX platform. But RIM's challenge will be losing as little ground — not to mention, money — as possible as it moves from one OS to the other.…
Read MoreMobile will play a bigger role than ever during the U.S. holiday season, according to IDC. It's crucial then, that retailers tackle a few key challenges — from building a mobile site to understanding location-based services and rewards — to effectively target consumers on their phones.…
Read MoreSamsung's Bada is only a few months old, but already the operating system is accruing substantial market share. If the Korean manufacturer can overcome several key challenges, Bada could become a major worldwide mobile platform to compete with iOS and the increasingly fragmented Android offerings.…
Read MoreNetwork operators are once again pushing the idea of a "mobile wallet" in an effort to grab a slice of purchases for virtual and physical goods. But they would be wise to view themselves as potential extensions of existing payment systems — not replacements of them.…
Read MoreResearch In Motion, Samsung and Viewsonic are a few of the manufacturers looking to make a splash with seven-inch tablets. Apple has, in the past, eschewed the idea of a smaller version of its iPad, but here's why the Cupertino gang should consider making one.…
Read MoreSony is said to be working on a "PlayStation phone" that would bring a more immersive, sophisticated gaming experience to the mobile gaming community and beyond. While the market is ripe for such a device, Sony must deliver on a few key challenges to succeed.…
Read MoreA few months ago, it seemed there still was plenty of room in the tablet market despite the runaway success of the iPad. But no real threat has yet come to market, and potential competitors are stumbling with delays, less attractive offerings, and sky-high price tags.…
Read MoreThe third quarter saw the continuation of important trends in mobile, from the astounding growth of Android to soaring sales of Apple's iPad. Perhaps the biggest trend, though, is the march towards 4G, which will have a tremendous impact on the industry in the coming months.…
Read MoreMicrosoft’s Windows Phone won’t hit the shelves until next month, but the OS is already drawing accolades from many. If the operating system really does restore Microsoft's lost relevance in mobile, which handset makers will it affect and who will the eventual winners and losers be?…
Read MoreA lack of easy discoverability plagues the mobile app world with each new title that comes to market. But operators who can help solve that problem have a chance to regain their relevance in the exploding space — if they keep in mind four useful tips.…
Read MoreThere's been a flurry of activity lately in local mobile advertising, often dubbed the Holy Grail of marketing. Players like Google and Facebook have a distinct competitive edge thanks to their sheer size, but smaller guys can succeed they keep a few key things in mind.…
Read MoreMobile carriers have seen their role as content distributors diminish as app stores from Apple, Google and others gain traction. But the emergence of cloud-based content sales could help carriers like Verizon Wireless and others regain their importance in the world of mobile content distribution.…
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