Urban Outfitters’ iPhone POS Devices

I recently got back from Miami and in-between the partying I managed to do a fair bit of shopping as well. On one such occasion I happened to stop buy a local Urban Outfitters clothing store. I was surprised to see that the store was now processing all card transactions on iPhones . . . → Read More: Urban Outfitters’ iPhone POS Devices

The “Bring Your Own Device” Argument

Spreading like wildfire is the idea of mobile workers utilising their own devices as part of their role. A number of recent articles such as EMF’s have shed light on why this phenomenon has started to really take hold. It certainly makes sense from both the organisations perspective and the individuals. The individual is familiar with the device and the organisations saves money by not having to purchase addition devices. . . . → Read More: The “Bring Your Own Device” Argument

Bio-digital Jazz, Man: How IT Marketing is becoming Totally Digital

The strategy also presents a more scientific approach to social media, analyzing how people interact in their online worlds not just assuming that if they post on social sites that they are actually very active on them. Only by analyzing these platforms can you truly look to interact with people . . . → Read More: Bio-digital Jazz, Man: How IT Marketing is becoming Totally Digital

Star Tech in the Enterprise

We’ve seen Star Trek characters access their critical processes from mobile devices for years and probably always shrugged this off as a fanciful view of the long term future yet I’d like to suggest that modern Enterprise Mobility devices and applications are not too far away from the wonders presented in Science Fiction . . . → Read More: Star Tech in the Enterprise

Have Apple Conquered Enterprise Mobility Without Trying?

It’s amazing to think that it is now ten years since the Apple iPod first met our acquaintance, heralding a new era for the California IT company. While they had previously had some success with the recent multicoloured Apple Macs, it was the iPod that truly captured the hearts and minds of consumers. This led to unprecedented growth for the company and the development of such product as the iPhone and iPad. . . . → Read More: Have Apple Conquered Enterprise Mobility Without Trying?

Three Ways Apple is Influencing Enterprise Software Development by Software Advice

I came accross a very interesting and insightful article on how Apple is influencing enterprise software development: . . . → Read More: Three Ways Apple is Influencing Enterprise Software Development by Software Advice

CommonTime win the Rolls-Royce sponsored, DNCC Innovation Through Technology Award

CommonTime were recently shortlisted for the Innovation Through Technology category in the Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Chamber of Commerce Best Business Awards 2011. The awards took place on Friday 30th September, at Derby’s Roundhouse venue. CommonTime are thrilled to announce that we won the award . . . → Read More: CommonTime win the Rolls-Royce sponsored, DNCC Innovation Through Technology Award

CommonTime were at Service Management Expo 2011

CommonTime recently exhibited at Service Management Expo, Europe’s largest event for the field service industry. The event took place over two days; the 20th and 21st September, and with over 100 leading suppliers exhibiting their latest solutions . . . → Read More: CommonTime were at Service Management Expo 2011

MOBEX Event for Mobile Enterprise in the Housing Industry – July 2011

CommonTime recently exhibited at the Mobex events in both Wigan and Chelsea to professionals from the Housing sector. These events presented CommonTime with the opportunity to demonstrate our new product CommonTime mDesign, to potential customers with a mobile enterprise need. . . . → Read More: MOBEX Event for Mobile Enterprise in the Housing Industry – July 2011

HP in talks to license WebOS

With Microsoft taking $5 from HTC for every Android OS device they sell for using Microsoft patents and the recent news that Oracle claims Google owes them $2.6 billion for violating their Java patents in Android OS it might be a good idea for device manufacturers to start looking at alternative mobile OS. It turns out there might be a viable alternative: WebOS. HP is already in talks to license WebOS and has already had discussions with a number of companies.