Microsoft muddles cloud storage in Office 365 for iOS

How to choose a database for your mobile apps Google buys mobile wallet technology from Softcard

InfoWorld Mobilize February 25, 2015 Microsoft muddles cloud storage in Office 365 for iOS Office 365's broadened cloud support may appear to be one of those "IT loses, users win" moments. Office 365's cloud file management is not that straightforward or consistent, and the new services aren't as accessible as you would hope. READ MORE   Issue highlights 1. How to choose a database for your mobile apps 2. Google buys mobile wallet technology from Softcard 3. AirWatch upgrades management platform with closer ties to Apple 4. Bluetooth starts weaving its mesh for IoT White Paper: LogMeIn Collaboration 2.0 Death of the Web Conference This new study from Ovum and join.me by LogMeIn is based on a survey of over 3,900 full time professionals worldwide regarding their collaboration and meeting-related behaviors and activities. LEARN MORE How to choose a database for your mobile apps Data synchronization and offline capabilities are key to successful mobile apps. Follow these guidelines to selecting a provider. READ MORE Google buys mobile wallet technology from Softcard On Monday, Google said it had reached a deal with three of the country's major cellular carriers to acquire "technology and capabilities" from Softcard, a competing mobile wallet app developed jointly by the carriers. But the deal appears to be less about technology and more about branding. READ MORE AirWatch upgrades management platform with closer ties to Apple Authentication using Apple's Touch ID and more control when rolling out new apps are two of the upgrades in the latest version of VMware AirWatch's mobile management platform. The timing of the launch isn't a coincidence; Tuesday marks the first anniversary of VMware's acquisition of AirWatch. READ MORE Bluetooth starts weaving its mesh for IoT Backers of Bluetooth plan to give the technology a way to form mesh networks, dramatically extending its range and potentially its role in the Internet of Things. Meshes mean that connected things such as thermostats and lights can communicate without going through a nearby PC or dedicated hub device.READ MORE White Paper: LogMeIn Bridging the Gap Between Users and IT The BYOA trend is accelerating, as more users are ditching their current solution and introducing their own collaboration apps into the workplace, often without consulting IT. Read this study to learn four ways IT pros can regain control of collaboration. LEARN MORE DAILY NEWS, DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX FIRST THING Start your workday with Today's Headlines: First Look, and find out what the tech world will be talking about all day. Subscribe now!