June 1, 2012
I am on my smart phone ALL the time! And if you are anything like me, you want to know all the latest apps and all there is to know about the newest and best phones on the market. Gearing up for summertime and keeping in mind that I have to work remotely I must have a fast working phone. Here is Engadget’s summer gear guide to smartphones for 2o12.
Summer Gear Guide 2012: Smartphones
By Zachary Lutz, Engadget
As you prepare for adventures with friends and fun in the sun, just remember that a great smartphone should be at the top of your gear list. Whether you’re looking for travel tips, a new place to hang or even directions to get there, your smartphone will have you covered. It can help you check-in for flights, rent a car and even get great deals on places to stay. Go ahead and leave your point-and-shoot camera at home, because many of today’s best smartphones excel at photography and allow you to immediately share your memories as they’re captured. If you plan to travel abroad, be sure to spring for an unlocked handset to avoid those nasty roaming fees. Whatever your particular needs, our smartphone selection is geared to make your decision as painless as possible – and more importantly, ensure that you have a fun and rewarding summer. Dive in on the other side of the break.
For the complete list of the summer guide for smartphones Click Here.
Editor’s choice: HTC One X
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May 9, 2012
zBoost Keeps National Communications’ Client From Losing Largest Trade Show
New Orleans - Wi-Ex (www.wi-ex.com), a leading provider of consumer and commercial cell phone signal boosters, today announced at CTIA Wireless in booth #4050 a new case study “zBoost: Ringing in mCommerce” showcasing National Communications’ install at Western North Carolina Agricultural Center’s Davis Center. National Communications, Inc., a full service Communications Contractor specializing in the design, project management, and installation of voice, data and fiber optic cabling projects, recently used zBoost Commercial Solution Division Kits to help WNC’s Davis Center help keep its largest combined trade show.
National Communications’ client WNC’s Davis Center had little to no indoor cell phone service. The indoor cell phone signal was so poor inside the Davis Center that WNC was in danger of losing its largest combined trade show, The Land of Sky Knife and Gun Show. The trade show exhibitors rely on their cell phones and smartphones to process credit cards and without a strong cell phone signal were unable to conduct business at shows.
“With mCommerce expected to reach $200 billion by 2012, a reliable cell phone signal is a quickly becoming a necessity for businesses,” said Michael Cummiskey of Wi-Ex. “National Communications was able to successfully help WNC provide a strong cell phone signal to their clients and help them conduct transactions on the show floor and other business activities.”
Solution
National Communications installed zBoost Commercial Solutions Division Kits to improve the cell phone signal and allow the trade show vendors to successfully use their smartphones and cell phones for credit card transactions, as well as other business related needs.
“Installation of the zBoost saved WNC Agricultural Center’s largest combined trade show. The Land of Sky Knife and Gun Show holds five sales per year in our newly renovated 45,000 square feet LEED certified Davis Expo Center,” said Matt Buchanan, WNC Agricultural Center Manager. “With little to no cellular reception for credit card transactions and other business related needs, we were in danger of losing this event to another facility. Since the installation of the repeater system all I have heard are praises from both the promoter and vendors.”
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May 1, 2012
zBoost Cell Phone Signal Boosters Keep Executives Connected During All-Day Conference
May 1, 2012 – Wi-Ex (www.wi-ex.com), a leading provider of consumer and commercial cell phone signal boosters, announced today that the fourth annual WIRED Business Conference: Disruptive by Design in partnership with MDC Partners is utilizing several zBoost by Wi-Ex cell phone signal boosters to provide the more than 400 thought-leaders in attendance with a reliable indoor cell phone signal. The zBoost line allows consumers to take full advantage of data, voice and Internet services on their iPhones(TM), iPads(TM), connected devices and smartphones.
Held at the Museum of Jewish Heritage in New York City, the WIRED Business Conference is a one-day symposium featuring C-level executives and thought-leaders featuring groundbreaking discussions on disruptive business practices, ideas, and innovations. Spot On Networks installed the zBoost signal boosters for the symposium.
“The building is a cellular dead zone due to the building’s exterior construction – primarily the lead tinted windows. Prior to the installation of the zBoost solution, the only way to make a phone call was to open a door and go outside of the building,” said William Howard, Vice President of Project Management for Spot On Networks. “The addition of the zBoost allows for the attendees to stay connected to their offices during the event.”
The phone signal boosters were installed in several locations within the three-story building including the auditorium and conference rooms, the lunchroom, lobby area and reception area.
“Smartphones and tablets are an essential part of staying connected to the office, however a poor indoor cell phone signal can make this a challenge,” said Michael Cummiskey of Wi-Ex. “With Spot On Networks help, we provided the attendees of the WIRED Business Conference with the ability to stay on top of emails, phone calls and texts, as well as Tweet the latest conference news all while still enjoying the conference.”
Benefits of using a zBoost cell phone signal booster include:
- Increases indoor signal coverage
- Supports multiple users simultaneously
- Compatible with all U.S. carriers and mobile devices using 800 & 1900 MHz (except Nextel/iDEN or 4G, 2100MHz phones)
- Increases voice and data transmission
- Decreases dropped or missed calls
- No cradle or connections to your phone
- Extends phone battery life (uses less power when signal is stronger)
- Protects the carrier network using patented technology
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March 19, 2012
Is your to-do list more of a burden than a useful tool for getting things done? Reshape how you write and manage your lists, and they could make you happier and more productive.
How effective is your to-do list? Do you cross things off it throughout the day? Is it a scrolling and never-ending beast? Does it fill you with dread and remind you of all the things you haven’t done? Does it help you achieve the important things in your life?
It’s amazing how little thought can go into the making of a to-do list. Considering all the time and effort people spend trying to make their projects and businesses more productive, you’d think we might have the same focus on personal habits, as it’s the personal habits and actions that inform the larger work. A to-do list may sound trivial, but if it’s central to how you accomplish the tiny steps that help you accomplish the larger project or business venture, then it needs to be rock solid. If your to-do list is the foundation of your work, take a minute to think about whether your lists are effective, and how you can improve them.
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March 6, 2012
Telecommuting and teleworking have had a quiet start in New Zealand but elsewhere in the world are seeing a rapid increase in popularity, with estimates of around 40% of the American workforce working remotely at least part of the time.
So – what is telecommuting and how does it differ from teleworking?
Both terms refer to employees who work remotely rather than in a specific office at a specific desk each day. In strict terms telecommuters are considered employees who work from home – thus commuting only by phone or internet. Teleworkers, or mobile workers, are employees equipped with the technology that allows them to work anywhere; they may spend some time in a central office, some at home, and some on the road, working from hubs or cafes.
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February 15, 2012
This post originally appeared on the American Express OPEN Forum, where Mashable regularly contributes articles about leveraging social media and technology in small business.
When you operate a small business, the last thing you want to do is waste precious time. Luckily, mobile apps for Apple and Android devices can help simplify many of your day-to-day business operations.
The only problem is, who has time to search for and test these apps in the first place? Rest assured, we have you covered. These five mobile apps will save you time and keep you more organized than ever before — whether you’re searching for a password management system or a way to log in to your home computer remotely.
Test them out and let us know what you think! In the comments, link to any other helpful productivity apps that would benefit small business owners.
1. LogMeIn
Use LogMeIn to access your Mac or PC content from your iPhone or iPad. This app is great for traveling or to pull up files remotely. With LogMeIn you can also run any PC application from your mobile device.
Price: FREE
To view complete list, visit: Mashable.com
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January 25, 2012
zBoost Provides Canadian Wireless Users with Improved Signal, Faster Data and Longer Battery Life
Atlanta – January 25, 2012 – Wi-Ex (www.wi-ex.com),a leading provider of consumer and commercial cell phone signal booster kits, and SaskTel, Saskatchewan’ leading communications provider, announced today that SaskTel has approved the zBoost® line of cell phone signal boosters for use on SaskTel’s wireless network.
zBoost cell phone signal boosters can prevent missed or dropped calls and speed up wireless data within vehicles, homes and business locations. The zBoost line allows users to take full advantage of wireless data, voice and Internet services on their smartphones, tablets, laptops and other devices that are capable of accessing the wireless network.
“The addition of zBoost to SaskTel’s dealer channel provides us with a great opportunity to enhance in-vehicle and in-building cell phone signal in Saskatchewan,” said Frankie Smith, Wi-Ex director of sales. “There are a lot of users who can benefit from the zBoost line of products and SaskTel provides us with an exciting new opportunity in Canada.”
According to the annual zBoost “State of the Cell Signal” Survey nearly 70 percent of cell phone owners consider their cell phone their essential voice and/or data communication tool. Wi-Ex recently conducted speed tests and found that the zBoost line of cell phone signal boosters can increase data speeds by as much as 180 percent or almost three times as fast, helping prevent dropped calls and slow data.
About Wi-Ex
Wi-Ex (www.wi-ex.com), a leading provider of cell phone signal boosters, developed zBoost, the first consumer-priced signal booster that “extended cell zones” for the small office/home office cell phone market. Wi-Ex has expanded their “extending cell zone coverage” beyond consumers to corporate enterprises and large commercial applications. From M2M applications to large commercial complexes to the rising number of teleworkers, the zBoost line provides a business-centric solution for improving poor in-door cell phone coverage domestically and internationally. The zBoost product line works with most carriers in the US and abroad including AT&T, Sprint, Vodaphone, Verizon and T-Mobile. The award-winning zBoost home and office solutions help today’s connected consumers including iPhone, iPad, Android (DROID), BlackBerry, and smartphone users with dropped calls and slow data.
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January 11, 2012
At The Pepcom Digital Experience event at CES 2012, the theme was western and the gadgets were wireless.
OK, OK, We Can Hear You Now!
There’s nothing much worse than picking a cell carrier and finding that signals in your home or at your work are just too weak. Wi-Ex has been making products to help boost cell signals for a while now, and is introducing new offerings that are 4G compatible as well as more appropriate for the office and car. The car model, called the zForce, includes a cradle that will hold your cell phone and boost the signal via an external antenna that’s about the size of a satellite radio antenna. The system costs about $129.
The zBoost 4G-V for Verizon 4G LTE is intended for home use with Verizon’s LTE network.
For Art Wittmann‘s full CES Pepcom 2012 recap, visit:
CES Day One Brings Wireless Toys, Dancing Robots — InformationWeek.
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January 9, 2012
Las Vegas, NV- January 09, 2012
Wi-Ex, a leading provider of consumer and commercial cell phone signal boosters, announced today the launch of the new zBoost Pro Line of cell phone signal booster kits for professional installers at Digital Experience at the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show (CES). The new line of kits includes the zBoost Pro, zBoost Pro Panel and zBoost Pro Plus. The Pro Line extends a Cell Zone™ for multiple users and all devices operating on 800 and 1900MHz frequency bands – except those using Nextel/ iDEN or 4G.
“Today’s mobile lifestyle requires a strong indoor cell phone signal for users to stay connected to work and family. The new zBoost Pro Line provides an affordable and uncomplicated solution designed to meet the needs of challenging indoor environments,” said Mike Cummiskey, vice president with Wi-Ex. ”Designed specifically for professional installers, our commercial solutions benefit multiple wireless device users by reducing dropped cell phone calls and increasing cellular data speeds on iPhones, DROIDS and other smartphones, as well as iPads, tablets and air cards. This can translate to attracting and keeping tenants, as well as increasing employee production.”
The Pro Line is designed for professional installation and sold only to professional installers. The zBoost Pro Line solutions increase cellular coverage inside buildings ranging in size from 5,000 square feet to 15,000 square feet.
- zBoost Pro: Improves coverage up to 5000 square feet and includes zBoost amplifier base unit in ruggedized casing, power supply, high gain signal and broadcast antennas mounting hardware and coax cable.
- zBoost Pro Panel: Improves coverage up to 8000 square feet in open spaces and includes zBoost amplifier base unit in ruggedized casing, power supply, high gain signal and broadcast antennas mounting hardware and coax cable.
- zBoost Pro Plus: Increases indoor signal for two levels up to 15,000 square feet in open spaces. and includes zBoost amplifier base unit in ruggedized casing (3), power supply (3), high-gain signal (2) and broadcast antennas (2), attenuators and mounting hardware.
The zBoost line allows users to take full advantage of data, voice and Internet services on their DROID, iPhones, iPads, connected devices and smartphones. Key customer benefits include:
- Decreases dropped or missed calls and increases data speeds
- Increases voice and data transmission speed on cell phones, smartphones, wireless data cards and wireless alarm panels
- Compatible with all US carriers and devices using 800 and 1900MHz (except Nextel/iDEN and 4G)
- Extends phone battery life (uses less power when signal is stronger)
- No cradle or connections to your phone
- Maintains network integrity using patented technologies
About Wi-Ex
Wi-Ex (www.wi-ex.com), a leading provider of cell phone signal boosters, developed zBoost, the first consumer-priced signal booster that “extended cell zones” for the small office/home office cell phone market. Wi-Ex has expanded their “extending cell zone coverage” beyond consumers to corporate enterprises and large commercial applications. From M2M applications to large commercial complexes to the rising number of teleworkers, the zBoost line provides a business-centric solution for improving poor in-door cell phone coverage domestically and internationally. The zBoost product line works with most carriers in the US and abroad including AT&T, Sprint, Vodaphone, Verizon and T-Mobile. The award-winning zBoost home and office solutions help today’s connected consumers including iPhone, iPad, Android (DROID), BlackBerry, and smartphone users with dropped calls and slow data. They were awarded a 2007 and 2010 Consumer Electronics Association Innovations Honoree by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) and a 2011 EXC!TE honoree. They also were selected as a finalist for the 2007 and 2009 CTIA Emerging Technologies (E-Tech) Award. As the leader, zBoost has more awards, more sales and more locations than all their competitors combined. Wi-Ex continues to develop innovative products to meet the demands of an increasingly wireless society by enhancing wireless signals.
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January 4, 2012
Despite the recent research that shows that less than one percent of US hospitals have fully functional tablet systems, health care applications will become a dominant use of machine-to-machine technology this year.
ConnectedMagWorld.com says, “Early predictions for 2012 indicate healthcare will be a booming sector of the M2M (machine-to-machine) technology market. From increasing the accessibility of healthcare through remote-monitoring services, to improving the quality of in-home monitoring tools that can collect and wirelessly transmit critical health data, M2M is a game-changing force that could impact the way Americans of all ages get well and stay healthy.”
Companies from all health arenas are creating applications for both personal and professional use. Below are just a few applications changing healthcare procedure:
Philadelphia-based insurer Independence Blue Cross (IBC) mobile application helps members find doctors, verify referrals, compare the prices of medications, track spending, view health history, and apply for a temporary ID card.
AirStrip enables medical professionals to use their smartphones to gain access to vital signs, critical waveform data and other clinical information, which is sent directly from the hospital and can be viewed from virtually anywhere a cell phone or other wireless connection is available.
The iTriage app, which was developed by two ER doctors, offers both a symptom checker and doctor search. Users can look up symptoms, learn about possible causes of your symptoms, based on the causes, the app guides you to the most appropriate treatment path, locates the closest appropriate healthcare providers to current location or any location chosen
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As you prepare for adventures with friends and fun in the sun, just remember that a great smartphone should be at the top of your gear list. Whether you’re looking for travel tips, a new place to hang or even directions to get there, your smartphone will have you covered. It can help you check-in for flights, rent a car and even get great deals on places to stay. Go ahead and leave your point-and-shoot camera at home, because many of today’s best smartphones excel at photography and allow you to immediately share your memories as they’re captured. If you plan to travel abroad, be sure to spring for an unlocked handset to avoid those nasty roaming fees. Whatever your particular needs, our smartphone selection is geared to make your decision as painless as possible – and more importantly, ensure that you have a fun and rewarding summer. Dive in on the other side of the break.
