2D's Pc Repairs News: Applications: Research - Mobility

Friday 3 June 2011

Applications: Research - Mobility - Control

AimPoint: Applications Control Defined

Nielsen: The State of Mobile Apps

IDG Connect: New Research Video

Welcome to issue 93 of the Global Roundup. In this edition we have an applications special. You'll find a paper on application control, and a recent report on the state of mobile applications. Plus, you can watch our new animated video on application security issues. Discuss the latest IT topics on the Global Roundup group on LinkedIn.

Control Defined: Firewalls, Management and Security

Traditional firewalls are no match for today's applications and the threats they face. Organizations now need to implement a next-generation firewall featuring application control. Application control allows application-specific security policies, while helping prevent application-layer threats and exposure of sensitive data. This paper explains more, and outlines the top seven capabilities required to restore the effectiveness of the firewall when protecting today's modern applications.

Recent Insights: Smartphone, Feature Phones and Apps

Applications on mobile devices have taken off in popularity over recent years. In fact, in June 2010, 59% of smartphone owners had downloaded at least one mobile app in the previous 30 days. This report from Nielsen outlines the extent of mobile application use. Read now and learn about the use of free vs. paid apps, advertising within apps, and preferred platforms for app users.

New Research: Applications, Bandwidth and Control

New research brought to you by IDG Connect & SonicWALL shows that increased smartphone use, and an escalating number of applications, makes global security issues more important than ever before. This short animated film provides a snapshot of the research and looks at how IT departments can maintain control with so many different applications running on their networks. Click here to watch the video.