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Reasons Why Windows Mobile Has a Great Future

| December 22, 2013

Microsoft has failed once in making their place in the world of smart phones.

But now it is ready and has set all its parameters to become the market leader soon. The question is will Windows phone be able to beat iPhone? Well the answer is yes. Windows phones are better than iPhones in performance. It has been found that Windows phone have gained 7% market in the US.

As we know that Symbian exists nowhere now, Nokia has joined hands with Microsoft and is planning to introduce Microsoft’s Operating System in all their smart phones. Collaboration of Microsoft with one of the largest manufacturers, Nokia, is an indication to other smart phone users.

Companies are not well aware of the things that Windows phones are going to be a great success in the near future. Windows App Development Services will be in great demand in the upcoming time. It has been estimated that it will receive 21% of the total smart phone market share and this means that there will be a growth of 67% for its operating systems.Windows mobile

Given below are some of the reasons which show that Windows App Development has a brighter future:

1)      The biggest reason is the partnership of Microsoft with Nokia. They are working together and have given a range of Nokia smart phones with Windows OS. This will help Windows app Developers to create new apps for Nokia phones.

2)      Nokia and Microsoft are using quality business tools and user friendly interface for their Window Apps. These two things are the major points that attract the users. This helps users for fast access of the applications using a new interface. With the help of user-friendly interface you can create amazing and interesting apps.

3)      Windows 8 OS was build from nothing by Microsoft and it has the capability to compete with any OS in the market. This platform is very new, interesting and exciting.

4)      Windows 8 give their users an advantage of multitasking i.e. the native apps and the web apps will run in the background.

5)      Windows App Developers can design the applications that will use phone’s hardware like camera etc.

6)      The developers will have the access to all the new tools. They will get the APIs that will help them in designing more complex apps.

The collaboration of Microsoft and Nokia will definitely show their colors in the upcoming time. Comparing the OS, Windows App development seems to have a great future in the market of smart phones.

Link: http://xpertsinfosoft.com/mobile-application/windows-application/

Author Name: Katie Stanfield
Author Bio: I work as a Mobile App developer with one of the reputed and trustworthy Mobile Application development company in India. I have been serving my services to this organization from the past 12 months and I enjoy my work with the dedicated team members I have with me. I also maintain my blog where I update people about the latest news about the mobile apps in the mobile market.

3 Ways to Balance the Risks and Rewards of BYOD

| December 21, 2013

Adopting ‘Bring Your Own Device’ (BYOD) policies has proven to be effective in increasing employee productivity in most workplaces and it also saves employers money by releasing them from the responsibility of buying hundreds or thousands of company-issued devices. For this reason, it is expected that more than half of U.S. employers will adopt BYOD by 2017, according to Gartner. Trying to keep mobile devices out of the workplace today is like trying to keep ants away from a picnic — it can’t be done. Companies have to either find a way to work with people using their mobile devices for work purposes, or consent to knowing employees are using their devices anyway, and presenting a huge security risk. However, security can be managed, and managed well. Many companies, such as IBM, are already doing it. Here are three ways companies can balance the risks and the rewards when it comes to BYOD security at work.

1. Manage the Risk of Lost or Stolen Devices

According to Cisco Systems, lost or stolen devices are one of the biggest BYOD risks. A device used for work can compromise an entire company or organization if it’s lost or stolen and has sensitive work data on it. BYOD program managers should install GPS tracking on all devices. This will let them know the location of a lost or stolen device. Managers must also be given remote access that will allow them to wipe the hard drives clean in case of theft as this is the only way to ensure company information is kept secure.BYOD

2. Keep a Company-Wide Device Policy

There should always be a policy in place that lets employees know the types of devices sanctioned for work purposes. Some companies prefer only one type of device, as this is often easier on IT departments. For many companies, this means Blackberry. Blackberry is known for its exceptional security features, and the company even has an entire service that allows companies to easily manage iOS, Android and Blackberry platforms, if you don’t want to limit your employees.

3. Require Certain Programs and Prohibit Others

Protecting sensitive company data from hackers is essential. For this reason, most employers with BYOD programs require their employees to either download a company-sanctioned security software like McAfee or Norton, or a proprietary company security program, according to Tech Republic. Likewise, some programs and apps are just too full of potential security holes to be allowed. For example, most employers prefer that employees keep social media apps, such as the questionable Facebook Home app, off of their mobile devices, according to CSO. It is too easy for unapproved apps to allow hackers a back door into the device. However, logging in to social media through the site itself on the device’s web browser is typically acceptable as long as anti-virus and anti-spyware software is installed first.

Dana Hudson

Dana is a New York native and small business consultant with a penchant for social media strategy.