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  • Consumers are connected, your company isn’t

    Digital business professionals focus on building experiences for a handful of well-established devices and channels, but many are ignoring or are only slowly developing experiences on emerging devices and third-party platforms.

    Written by Julie A. Ask11 Sept. 18 07:00
  • Intel preps wireless power laptop tech for 2016

    A wireless charging system that packs enough power to replenish a laptop battery should hit the market in 2016, helping realize the long-held dream of a cable-free desk, Intel said on Wednesday.

    Written by Martyn Williams02 Sept. 15 15:18
  • In Pictures: 12 tablet accessories that let you ditch your laptop

    Android and iOS tablets have come a long way, but for many users they're still not suitable laptop replacements. However, you can change that. These 12 gadgets each help bridge the gap between notebook PC and tablet.

    Written by James A. Martin23 April 14 08:20
  • Make your laptop battery last longer

    I never give the battery in my laptop much thought. I charge it when I need to and forget about it. That changed a couple of weeks ago when I couldn't get to the web at home, and was reduced to working at an internet café. Since there's lots of competition for seats with power outlets here in blogger-heavy San Francisco, I made sure my laptop was charged before I left the house.
    Ooops. Ten minutes of use and my PC shut down. It was out of power. I charged it again, same thing happened. Yes, the battery was DOA. Humble as a battery may be, you won't get much work done without a good one.

    Written by Bill Snyder16 Aug. 10 22:00
  • The road warrior’s quandary

    All too often, the cries for mobility have come from vendors trying to sell you devices and add-on software. But in today's field sales and support environments, the business drivers to support road warriors are crystal clear. Many of your sales reps work from their home office. And all of your field force is supposed to be at client sites, not sitting at their desks in headquarters.
    The good news is that the technology for on-the-road CRM is really here, mature even if not perfect. And the devices that you need to run CRM on are the devices that most of your field force already has: laptops, 3G/4G cards, and a RIM or iPhone device. Remote access to CRM is available almost everywhere it's needed worldwide.

    Written by David Taber06 April 10 22:00
  • New country manager for Dell

    Mike Hill, a former executive strategist at Virtuoso Group and ex-HP enterprise sales director, has become country manager at Dell.
    The PC maker has been seeking a country lead following the promotion of Deborah Harrigan to the role of general manager of its SME organisation for Australia and New Zealand.

    Written by Reseller New Zealand staff26 Aug. 09 22:00
  • Confessions of a non-techie boss

    Trelise Cooper recalls the time when her fashion business had 20 staff and only one PC.
    Today, says Cooper, whose clothes are worn by celebrities across the globe, “IT is used in every part of the business”.

    Written by Divina Paredes09 July 09 22:00
  • Google Android not a netbook threat to Windows 7

    Google's Linux-based Android operating system was designed for cellphones, but excitement is building about the prospect of Google running Android on low-power netbooks.

    Written by Shane O'Neill23 March 09 23:00