As analyst predictions for sales of smartphones and tablet devices continue to rise, and users seek greater opportunities to work within a truly mobile environment, Imerja’s managing director, Ian Jackson, looks at the channel opportunity from consumer mobile devices in the workplace.

Read more: http://www.channelweb.co.uk/crn-uk/opinion/2136400/rise-rise-consumer-technology

Researchers at University of Ulm in Germany have discovered a weakness in the Android operating system that means it is possible to tap into the transfer of information between the phones and the internet, and thereby gain access to personal data.

The story was reported by the BBC earlier today, and news of the security weakness has quickly spread causing concern to users of the technology. The researchers went on to report that alarmingly most versions of the Android operating system pass unencrypted authentication tokens, and were therefore vulnerable. Although this vulnerability was fixed in version 2.3.4 of the operating system, official figures suggest that only 0.3% of Android phones are currently running this software.

If you are an Android user and haven’t done so yet, upgrade to the new operating system quick!

As businesses beome more accepting of mobile working practices, and in turn reliant on their employees using tablet and smartphone technology to stay in touch and remain productive (either corporate devices or personal handsets), it is importnat they design and implement robust security policies that will protect the user and data they may access with these devices.

Adding encryption solutions to protect corporate applications and information accessed on mobile devices is an essential step, such as that offered by Good Technology, providing an effective and easy to deploy measure to safely bridge the gap between social and secure usage, protecting business and personal information so that users can connect and collaborate safely.

For more on the story and Imerja’s comment on the news, read: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-1388107/New-smartphone-privacy-alert-Android-handsets-prone-leaking-data.html#ixzz1MeKSCnCw

Research published today has shown that three quarters of mobile subscribers are spending an average of £200 a year more than they should because they are on the wrong contract.

With over 8 million different permutations of mobile phone contracts to choose from it is hardly surprising that individuals struggle to select the tariff that is right for them.

It is hard to predict accurately how many texts you will send or calls you will make on a monthly basis throughout the full term of a mobile contract, and the popularity of smartphone and tablet technology to surf the web and download data has made this more complicated; in the last year users have, on average, doubled their data usage.

Business mobile contracts are typically 24 months in duration.  If you over-estimate what you need at the start of your contract you’ll pay more than you need to; however, under-estimate and you’ll be subject to punitive charges for exceeding your contracted allowance.

How do you identify the happy medium, and remain there throughout your contract term?

Imerja is an approved partner with both Vodafone and O2, able to offer competitive and relevant tariffs to business of all size, incorporating minutes and data packages, as well as traditional landline services.

More than just a  dealer or reseller, Imerja proactively manages your contract throughout the term with quarterly reviews on usage to ensure you remain on the most appropriate tariff for your business.

To find out more about how Imerja can help you identify the best contract suitable to your business, and work with you to manage your telephony costs moving forward, please contact your account manager or call us on 0844 225 2888, or email us directly at [email protected].