Usman Khalid
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Articles By Usman Khalid

5. Android as an option Heins needs to make a decision and he needs to make it fast. BlackBerry 10 is still months away. And even if it was available tomorrow, the platform has little to no support from developers. Much like Nokia’s CEO Stephen Elop did when he took over at Nokia, Heins might […]
Jan 24 2012 | Posted in
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7. Outsourcing the Blackberry OS One of the major reasons for Android to give a hard time to Blackberry, and iOS for that matter, is the open-source approach by Google. The number of Android-powered smartphones has always been more than iPhones and Blackberrys because Android can be and is adapted by any company from Samsung […]
Jan 24 2012 | Posted in
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Some critics might be of the opinion that Apple, Inc. is getting on the right track toward the transparency of their operations, after the release of their 2012 Supplier Responsibility Progress Report. However, there are more questions that need to be addressed by the company then a mere précised report. Over the years, Apple has […]
Jan 21 2012 | Posted in
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Asian watchdog groups took the message to the media, spurring boycotts by groups like United Students Against Sweatshops. In the advocacy of the report, Apple officials list the number of audits done on the suppliers. Following is an excerpt: “In 2011, we conducted 229 audits throughout our supply chain — an 80 percent increase over […]
Jan 21 2012 | Posted in
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Apple has always come forward with the best products in the world. The main and intriguing aspect of its devices is the ease-of-use and interactive interface. However, that is not the only part. The security in the Unix-based operating systems, Mac OS X and iOS, is phenomenal. Therefore, the consumer targeted Apple products have gained […]
Jan 21 2012 | Posted in
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Part of the overall BYOD dilemma isn’t necessarily the ever popular security issues surrounding BYOD but rather the problem of how to manage an array of devices that you could encounter. As much as I’d like to believe that Apple devices are the only ones that individuals will buy for themselves, I know that’s not […]
Jan 21 2012 | Posted in
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“User management is key to a successful BYOD implementation,” said GroupLogic’s Anders Lofgren, “You have to manage the user in the same way that you do for other network resources.” Lofgren’s words were true food for thought. If you manage the user, you’re doing exactly what you’ve been doing for years. User management, and by […]
Jan 21 2012 | Posted in
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Although the times have changed and start-ups these days do not get the same opportunities as did Coca-Cola and Ford, more than a century ago. However, geniuses do not need favours dished out them, they find them and put in the effort to become successful. Following are some of the entrepreneurs who climbed the ladder […]
Jan 20 2012 | Posted in
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Internet is an inexpensive way to interact with people and make contacts. Over the years, many companies have brought the tools to the masses to run their lives online and it has been effective. However, the current economic scenario has put hurdles in the way of new entrants. Moreover, sustaining a business is one big […]
Jan 20 2012 | Posted in
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Hewlett Packard (HP) unleashed a new ultrabook, HP Folio 13 in the market. Shortly after winding up their Consumer Electronics Show 2012 stint, the release of another slim notebook is a fast response to the changing market. The main attraction at HP’s stand was the new HP Envy, a hybrid of ultrabooks and professional laptops. […]
Jan 20 2012 | Posted in
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2011 was not a prosperous year for Southeast Asia in addition to the US and Europe. The 2011 second half brought a debt crisis that devoured the whole continent and the most affected area was the export-dependent Southeast Asian countries. However, two nations out of this sector remained consistent in showing progress, Indonesia and Malaysia. […]
Jan 20 2012 | Posted in
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Indonesia’s auto market has plenty of room to grow. CLSA Asia-Pacific Markets estimates the country had 32 vehicles for every 1,000 people in 2010, compared with 123 in Thailand and 300 in Malaysia. Indonesia’s economy and population are bigger than those two Southeast Asian neighbors combined. U.S. carmakers still have a long way to go […]
Jan 20 2012 | Posted in
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