Mobile software

Mobile software is one of the fastest-moving areas of IT today, with new low-cost applications - or apps in the mobile parlance - being rapidly created. Businesses are looking at how best to exploit powerful smartphones, such as iPhones and Android devices, and portable computers such as iPads and other tablets, that are now available. We examine the latest mobile software trends and technologies and put them into the context of enterprise IT.

December 15, 2021 15 Dec'21
CMA wants Apple and Google to open up mobile ecosystem

Interim report from Competitions and Markets Authority finds Apple and Google exert too much control over the mobile device market
November 11, 2021 11 Nov'21
Stockholm and Copenhagen: Different IT innovation journeys, similar success

Swedish and Danish capitals have build compelling tech startup success stories, and now rub shoulders with the likes of San Francisco
November 10, 2021 10 Nov'21
Traditional banks could get revenue boost if they copy digital challengers

Traditional banks could see huge sales increases if they adopted the business models of their digital challengers
October 20, 2021 20 Oct'21
Barbershop is part of digital revolution in small business sector

Barbershop continues to add digital functionality to its business after the pandemic proved its value

How in-store technology is supporting retail’s sustainability agenda

Boots, Costa Coffee and the major grocers’ in-store technology focus is switching towards systems supporting sustainability goals Continue Reading
How software developers can create mobile apps securely and quickly

The mobile app market is booming, but to achieve success, organisations must develop mobile apps securely and rapidly Continue Reading
Coronavirus: Managing software development during lockdown

The Computer Weekly Developer Network examines the impact of Covid-19 on the software application development community Continue Reading

Throwback Thursday: from virtual desktops to Chromebooks and the work-anywhere web

How has desktop virtualisation evolved since 2009, when we reported that “virtualisation is here,” but that it was still “early days for mainstream adoption” on the desktop? As our contribution to ... Continue Reading
Throwback Thursday: Mobile moments and the past left far behind

We have looked at many reports from years ago that show that, whilst technology details may have moved on, many of the underlying factors haven’t changed very much. But this glance back to 2009 ... Continue Reading
For your iPod only

Former iPod engineer David Shayer has revealed Apple worked on a “top secret” project to create a “special” version of the device for the US government in 2005. Shayer claimed only he and three ... Continue Reading

Why UK needs independent oversight body for contact-tracing app

The public needs and deserves clarity, and not just assurances, over the UK’s Covid-19 contact-tracing app Continue Reading
Technology has brought us together, but can it lead us out of lockdown?

The government needs to tell us more about the NHSX contact tracing app - choices made now around privacy and transparency will affect all our lives as we aim to ease lockdown, says the shadow digital minister Continue Reading
Security Think Tank: Encourage employees to use an approved messaging app

What criteria should organisations use to assess the security of smartphone messaging apps and how can they ensure only approved apps are used by employees? Continue Reading

Women in IT presentation: Debbie Forster - Co-CEO, Apps for Good

Inspiring the next generation of women in IT - Debbie Forster's talk at Computer Weekly's annual women in IT event