Handheld Devices ( Handhelds, Handheld Computers, Mobile Terminals, Mobile Devices, SHD, Smart Handheld Devices, Wireless Handheld Devices, Handheld Terminals, Handheld Computing Devices, Wireless Terminals, Device Platforms, and Portable Terminals) Definition

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Handheld Devices

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DEFINITION: A handheld computer is a computer that can conveniently be stored in a pocket (of sufficient size) and used while you're holding it. Today's handheld computers, which are also called personal digital assistants (PDAs), can be divided into those that accept handwriting as input and those with small keyboards. The original handheld that accepted handwriting was Apple's Newton, which was …
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Recent Vendor Reports on Handheld Devices
Mobile Network Access Control: Extending Corporate Security Policies to Mobile Devices sponsored by NetMotion Wireless WHITE PAPER: Posted: 27 Jun 2008 \| Published: 01 Jun 2008 SUMMARY: Mobility XE features an optional Network Access Control (NAC) module that provides security controls to intelligently extend corporate security policies to mobile devices, including laptops, tablets, handheld devices and smartphones. TOPICS: Access Control \| Handheld Devices \| Security Policies \| Wireless Networks

E-Guide: Collaboration on the Run sponsored by BlackBerry EDITORIAL RESOURCE GUIDE: Posted: 26 Jun 2008 \| Published: 26 Jun 2008 SUMMARY: This e-guide offers expert information that Lotus Notes administrators should consider when deploying mobile devices in the Lotus Notes environment and other issues that may arise from deployment. TOPICS: Handheld Device Security \| Handheld Devices \| Lotus Notes \| Lotus Sametime \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile Device Management Software \| Wireless Computing

Managing and maintaining mobile devices on Lotus Notes Domino sponsored by BlackBerry PODCAST: Posted: 25 Jun 2008 \| Premiered: 25 Jun 2008 SUMMARY: Going mobile is an essential part of doing business in Notes Domino shops; so is having the ability to securely support multiple devices. Listen to this podcast to learn more about issues facing Lotus Notes administrators deploying mobile devices. TOPICS: Domino \| Handheld Device Security \| Handheld Devices \| Lotus Notes \| Lotus Sametime \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile Device Management Software \| Wireless Computing

Considerations for deploying mobile devices on Lotus Notes Domino sponsored by BlackBerry PODCAST: Posted: 25 Jun 2008 \| Premiered: 25 Jun 2008 SUMMARY: Discover things you should consider when deploying mobile devices in your Lotus Notes Domino environment. TOPICS: Domino \| Handheld Device Security \| Handheld Devices \| Lotus Notes \| Lotus Sametime \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile Device Management Software \| Wireless Computing

Extend the Value of Your Oracle Warehouse Management System (WMS) with Mobility sponsored by Quest Solution WHITE PAPER: Posted: 10 Jun 2008 \| Published: 01 Feb 2007 SUMMARY: This paper provides an impact of extending your Oracle Warehouse Management system via mobility, it also examines how mobility can enable you to fully leverage the data already captured in the Oracle Warehouse Management system. TOPICS: Customer Service \| Handheld Devices \| Inventory Management \| LAN \| Manufacturing \| Middleware \| Productivity \| RFID \| RSS \| Scanners \| Warehouse Management \| WiMAX \| WLAN

Maximize Your Mobile Investment -- Best Practices for Measuring Productivity sponsored by AT&T Corp WHITE PAPER: Posted: 03 Jun 2008 \| Published: 01 Jun 2008 SUMMARY: Companies must be able to measure productivity gains from mobile working. Productivity is notoriously difficult to measure accurately, let alone in the elusive area of enterprise mobility. How should companies go about it? TOPICS: Handheld Device Security \| Handheld Devices \| Mobile CRM \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile Device Management Software \| Mobile Workers \| Wireless Application Development \| Wireless Computing \| Wireless Networks

Key Considerations for Strategic Enterprise Mobility Planning, Implementation and Protection sponsored by AT&T Corp WHITE PAPER: Posted: 03 Jun 2008 \| Published: 01 Jun 2008 SUMMARY: Mobile applications are transforming how companies operate. With new ways to work flexibly, employees are becoming more responsive and more productive. But enterprises have experienced only the start of what IP networks will bring to mobile working. TOPICS: Handheld Device Security \| Handheld Devices \| IP Networks \| Mobile CRM \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile Device Management Software \| Mobile Workers \| Wireless Application Development \| Wireless Computing \| Wireless Networks

Airspace Risk Assessment sponsored by AirTight Networks, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Posted: 16 May 2008 \| Published: 01 May 2008 SUMMARY: This report is the first step towards wireless vulnerability assessment of your network and managing its wireless security posture. TOPICS: Handheld Devices \| Risk Assessment \| Security \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Wireless Security

Enterprise Web Security Solutions Resource Center sponsored by Trend Micro, Inc. RESOURCE CENTER: Posted: 13 May 2008 \| Published: 01 May 2008 SUMMARY: Check out this resource center for tips on securing your enterprise's valuable data in today's world of mobile devices and internal risks. TOPICS: Authorization \| Data Management \| Data Security \| Data Storage \| Email Archiving \| Email Archiving Software \| Email Security \| Email Server Software \| Enterprise \| Handheld Device Security \| Handheld Devices \| Information Security \| Internal Threats \| Malware \| Mobile Device Management

Best Practices for securing PDAs from data loss, infections, and attacks sponsored by Trend Micro, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Posted: 02 May 2008 \| Published: 01 Nov 2007 SUMMARY: With the included OfficeScan™ Client/Server Edition 8.0 console, IT managers can save resources by managing security for smartphones, PDAs, desktops, servers, laptops or any combination of these devices. TOPICS: Authentication \| Data Encryption \| Handheld Device Security \| Handheld Devices \| Malware \| Mobile Device Management \| Regulatory Compliance \| Security Threats

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HANDHELD DEVICES DEFINITION (continued): … later withdrawn from the market. Today, the most popular handheld that accepts handwritten input is the PalmPilot from 3Com. Philips, Casio, NEC, Compaq, and other companies make handhelds with small keyboards.

Windows CE and EPOC are two of the most widely used operating systems in handheld computers.

Handheld computers are typically used for personal information manager (PIM) types of applications: maintaining schedules, keeping names and phone numbers, doing simple calculations, taking notes, and, with a modem, exchanging e-mail and getting …
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