Apple, Cisco Join Forces - What It Could Mean for Them, and the Rest of Us - TechZone360

Featured Articles » Apple, Cisco Join Forces - What It Could Mean for Them, and the Rest of Us Tech powerhouses Apple and Cisco systems this week announced they have joined forces to give business users of iOS devices the best possible experience - a fast lane as they described it -- on Cisco-powered networks. Apple iOS devices will also be optimized to work with Cisco's conferencing and unified communications services as part of the deal. » Wireless Embraces Social Customer Engagement for Loyalty With mobile penetration exceeding the population count, it's become a switching game for carriers, meaning that keeping customers happy and willing to stay on has shot to the top of the long-term viability priority queue. And that has given rise to social engagement as an important differentiator and strategic mandate to inspire loyalty. Sponsored by: ShoreTel » LTE Broadcast, IndyCar Racing, and Blending the Best of TV and Stadium Viewing This last weekend I was at the IndyCar race in Sonoma to see Verizon and Qualcomm showcase LTE Broadcast-I also wanted to see the race. I've watched NASCAR and F1 racing, and IndyCar is kind of a weird hybrid. The cars are heavier versions of F1 cars that mostly run on an oval track, except in Sonoma they were on a more F1-like road course. The problem with a road course is that, particularly if you are sitting close to the starting line, you end up being unable to see the most exciting parts of the race. What LTE Broadcast does is allow your Smartphone to become a window into those parts. » Windows 95 to Windows 10: How Far We Have Come in 20 Years Last week was the anniversary of Windows 95, which was actually a life-changing launch for me. I'd just started out as an analyst, and Windows 95 was he horse I rode to fame and fortune. This milestone signifies the 20th anniversary of that product and I thought it would be fun to look back and talk about all of the changes we've made since then. » Microsoft Research Project Allows for Inexpensive 3D Scanning from a Smartphone It is now possible to perform 3D scanning from a smartphone, without additional hardware or an Internet connection, thanks to a new Microsoft Research project named MobileFusion. This may be yet another technology that was once only possible through specialized devices eventually becoming another built-in function of a smartphone. » Amazon's Scaled Back Consumer Device Efforts, Dash Button, and More Word is that Amazon is scaling way back on its consumer devices efforts, having let go of dozens of Lab126 engineers who worked on its Fire phone, according to various reports. Amazon also is reportedly scaling back or stopping work on a large-screen tablet and reorganizing the group at the Silicon Valley hardware development center. » The 4K War is Brewing, but Don't Expect a Crowned Winner The hype around 4K Ultra HD video is growing and we're seeing it gain traction in real ways. From the NFL Network and CBS using 4K cameras to capture sideline footage for sharper enlarged replays, to Sony's sensors that have the capability to bring 4K video to its point-and-shoot cameras, this new video resolution is making its mark. » Wallet Wars Part 2: Thanks to EMV, the Force is with Mobile Wallets In December 2015, when Star Wars: The Force Awakens hits movie theatres across the U.S., a very different type of force will 'awaken' the mobile wallet. This force will be a mixture of frustration, boredom and exasperation. It will be caused by new payment processing rules laid down by Europay, MasterCard and Visa-better known as EMV. Featured Resources » Colocation: The Essential Buyer's Guide » Risk to Consumers, Public Safety and National Security » The New Help Desk: TeamSupport Enables Businesses to Better Understand Their Customers » The Power of One - Vodafone Pulls It All Together to Make M2M Work Advertise With Us General advertising Info: Click here    Become a TechZone360 columnist! Become a TechZone360 columnist! Want to contribute your expertise to a growing audience of communications technology professionals? Become a writer, blogger or columnist for the TechZone360 Web site and this newsletter. Contact Erik Linask at elinask@tmcnet.com for details. FOLLOW TECHZONE360   FEATURED MAGAZINES FEATURED EVENTS

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