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Apple offers more iPad management features than you might think
With built-in iPad management features, you can install apps over the air, wipe specific data and lock down devices. Q&A
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Guide to consumer mobile operating system features
Apple, Google, Microsoft and RIM are the big consumer OS players. Each offers unique features, but management resources for all four are right here. Consumer mobile OS
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A guide to enterprise iOS management
Apple's products aren't very IT-focused, but each new device and version of iOS offers better management options. This guide will help you keep track. guide
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Apple enterprise management and security quiz
Test your knowledge of Apple enterprise management, security and iOS 6 with this quiz. You'll also get resources to hone your iPhone and iPad skills. Quiz
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Securing data: An Apple and Android security guide
Apple and Android security obstacles can complicate IT’s attempts at securing data in the mobile era. Fortunately, IT and users can take some precautions to secure corporate data. Guide
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Cius vs. iPad: Can Cisco take on Apple?
The battle for the enterprise tablet may boil down to Cisco vs. Apple and Cius vs. iPad. However, Fast Packet blogger, Greg Ferro wonders if Cisco really has the engineering and apps to win. Fast Packet
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Exchange Server and the iPhone: What you need to know
Is the iPhone the best mobile device for an Exchange organization? The decision is ultimately up to you, but our tutorial is a good place to start. Learning Guide
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Test your setup before connecting iPhone to Exchange with ActiveSync
Get the steps to connect iPhone to Exchange Server using ActiveSync -- starting with how to test the setup on a Windows Mobile device or emulator. Tutorial
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Configure CA certificates for iPhone and Exchange Server 2007
Since the iPhone was not originally intended for enterprise use, certain operating system components -- like the certificate store -- are hard to locate and configure. But by following a few steps and properly configuring your certificates, the iPhon... Tutorial
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Department of Defense will allow iPhone, iPad use
The Defense Information Systems Agency is expected to announce in coming weeks that devices running Apple's iOS 6 are approved for non-classified tasks such as email and Web access. News | 06 May 2013
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Apple App Store adds two-factor authentication
Users can enable two-factor authentication for iTunes and App Store purchases made from a new device. The first factor is the Apple ID and password, and the second is a four-digit passcode sent to another of that user's devices. News | 26 Mar 2013
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Apple fixes Exchange bug with iOS 6.1.2
Apple released an iOS 6.1 update to fix the Exchange bug that drained batteries and locked users out of accounts. The update doesn't fix the other iOS 6.1 flaw: A hacker can bypass the security lock. News | 20 Feb 2013
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New version of iOS 6.1 to fix significant bugs
An update to Apple's iOS 6.1 expected this week will address two bugs. One affects devices linked to Exchange and the other makes it possible for hackers to bypass security locks on iOS devices. News | 18 Feb 2013
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Apple iOS 6.1 Exchange 2010 bug hits transaction logs hard
A problem in the latest iPhone and iPad operating system generates an endless loop of transaction logs that can slow Exchange 2010 servers to a crawl. News | 14 Feb 2013
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Apple iOS 6.1 available
It's not a major upgrade to the operating system, but iOS 6.1 has some improvements, such as LTE support for more carriers. Version 6.1 of iOS is available for download now. News | 28 Jan 2013
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RIM to deliver secure containers for iOS and Android devices
RIM will bring BlackBerry’s email and manageability to iOS and Android devices with new dual persona technology, utilizing secure containers. News | 24 Jan 2013
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Apple's request for Samsung smartphone ban gets denied
A federal judge denied Apple's request to ban eight Samsung smartphones because there isn't evidence that customers buy Samsung devices specifically for the features that infringe on Apple's patents. News | 18 Dec 2012
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Google favors iOS, Android over Windows
Google says it won’t build dedicated Gmail, Drive or other business apps for Windows 8 or Windows Phone 8. Instead, the company will focus on iOS and Android. News | 13 Dec 2012
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Resistance is futile; IT must support Apple products
As more and more users bring Apple products such as Macs, iPhones and iPads to work, IT departments must learn how to best support these devices. News | 07 Dec 2012
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Apple AirPrint and iOS printing alternatives: An IT overview
Getting a document from a mobile device to paper is a hassle, but there are many options to help with iOS printing, including Apple AirPrint. Tip
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Apple VPP makes it easier to buy iOS business apps
The Apple Volume Purchasing Program lets organizations buy public iOS business apps for employees who use iPhones and iPads for work. Tip
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How iOS encryption and Data Protection work
With Apple's iOS encryption and Data Protection, you can take advantage of strong data security. But first make sure users enable the right settings. Tip
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Comparing mobile operating systems' manageability and security
Each of the popular mobile operating systems has different security and management features. Compare them to see which ones might fit in your company. Tip
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Comparing mobile operating systems and application environments
Each mobile operating system has a different application environment, but that could be more of an advantage for businesses than a detriment. Tip
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Gearing up for the years ahead: The future of mobile technologies
IT pros know they're not in Kansas anymore as they negotiate a course through the complex evolution of mobile technologies in the enterprise. Tip
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Apple iPhone 5 features and iOS 6: An IT FAQ
Apple's iOS 6 and iPhone 5 are here: Get ready to tackle issues such as sky-high data charges, automatic cloud backup, Lost mode and tab syncing. FAQ
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How to restrict iCloud access in the enterprise
Managing Apple iCloud access is important for protecting corporate data that users may access and potentially sync to the cloud from iOS devices. Tip
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Top 6 iOS 6 features IT should keep an eye on
There are tons of iOS 6 features for business users to look forward to, but that doesn’t mean they’ll be so exciting for IT. These features have data security, network access and cost implications. Tip
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Android versus iOS security: Features, policies and controls
There’s not a clear winner when it comes to Android versus iOS security, but with iOS’ app security in one corner and Android’s encryption in the other, it makes for a good fight. Tip
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iOS Erase
iOS Erase is a feature that obliterates everything stored in the iOS encrypted file system’s user partition. All user partition contents – including contacts, calendars, device settings, third-party applications, and associated application data – bec... Definition
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jailbreaking
Jailbreaking, in a mobile device context, is the use of an exploit to remove manufacturer or carrier restrictions from a device such as an iPhone or iPad. The exploit usually involves running a privilege escalation attack on a user’s device to replac... Definition
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predictive text
Predictive text is an input technology that is designed to facilitate typing by suggesting words based on the first letters typed, in the context of other words in the message. Definition
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Apple AirPrint
Apple AirPrint is an iOS feature that lets users print documents and other files from their iPhones and iPads. Definition
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Apple Configurator
Apple Configurator is a free Mac OS X tool for configuring and deploying iOS devices in the enterprise by using a physical USB connection. Definition
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Apple Bonjour
Apple Bonjour is a group of networking technologies designed to help devices and applications discover each other on the same network. Definition
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mobile device fragmentation
Mobile device fragmentation is the deployment and use of several different versions of the same mobile operating system during the same period of time. Definition
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unique device identifier (UDID)
A unique device identifier (UDID) is a 40-character string assigned to certain Apple devices including the iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch. Each UDID character is a numeral or a letter of the alphabet. Using the UDID, third parties, particularly app ven... Definition
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Siri
Siri is Apple’s voice-recognition service for iOS devices. In June 2012, Apple announced it would add Siri to the third-generation iPad with the release of iOS 6 and integrate Siri with third-party apps. Definition
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iPhone Configuration Utility
The iPhone Configuration Utility is free software for Windows and Mac OS X that lets an administrator control how an iOS device works within an enterprise IT network. Definition
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Apple AirPrint and iOS printing alternatives: An IT overview
Getting a document from a mobile device to paper is a hassle, but there are many options to help with iOS printing, including Apple AirPrint. Tip
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Department of Defense will allow iPhone, iPad use
The Defense Information Systems Agency is expected to announce in coming weeks that devices running Apple's iOS 6 are approved for non-classified tasks such as email and Web access. News
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Apple offers more iPad management features than you might think
With built-in iPad management features, you can install apps over the air, wipe specific data and lock down devices. Q&A
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Apple App Store adds two-factor authentication
Users can enable two-factor authentication for iTunes and App Store purchases made from a new device. The first factor is the Apple ID and password, and the second is a four-digit passcode sent to another of that user's devices. News
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Apple VPP makes it easier to buy iOS business apps
The Apple Volume Purchasing Program lets organizations buy public iOS business apps for employees who use iPhones and iPads for work. Tip
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Apple fixes Exchange bug with iOS 6.1.2
Apple released an iOS 6.1 update to fix the Exchange bug that drained batteries and locked users out of accounts. The update doesn't fix the other iOS 6.1 flaw: A hacker can bypass the security lock. News
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New version of iOS 6.1 to fix significant bugs
An update to Apple's iOS 6.1 expected this week will address two bugs. One affects devices linked to Exchange and the other makes it possible for hackers to bypass security locks on iOS devices. News
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Apple iOS 6.1 Exchange 2010 bug hits transaction logs hard
A problem in the latest iPhone and iPad operating system generates an endless loop of transaction logs that can slow Exchange 2010 servers to a crawl. News
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How iOS encryption and Data Protection work
With Apple's iOS encryption and Data Protection, you can take advantage of strong data security. But first make sure users enable the right settings. Tip
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Comparing mobile operating systems' manageability and security
Each of the popular mobile operating systems has different security and management features. Compare them to see which ones might fit in your company. Tip
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About iOS operating system
Apple’s iOS operating system powers the iPhone and iPad, the devices most responsible for the consumerization of IT, as well as the iPod Touch and even Apple TV. It debuted as the iPhone operating system in 2007, and Apple introduced it as the iPad operating system when that device came out in 2010. Apple does not allow installation of the iOS operating system on non-Apple hardware, and the company also places strict controls on the applications and services you can run on iOS. (For example, the iOS operating system famously won’t run Flash, which powers many online video players.) These policies aim to make iOS run more efficiently and securely, but they also limit the extent to which IT administrators can manage these devices. In this section you’ll learn about iPad and iPhone operating system management and get the latest news on the iOS operating system.