Sprint has gone from ugly duckling to belle of the ball recently, with two large corporations in a heated battle to woo shareholders and executives with large dowries. Japan-based SoftBank Corp. first offered $20.1 billion for 70% ownership of Sprint, an offer that resulted in an unsolicited $25.5 billion offer from Dish Network. SoftBank and […]
Time to Customize for IT?
At DCT, we’ve been offering customizable business solutions and software for years. The trend toward customization is now hitting IT departments, where “one size fits all” software has typically dominated. Companies are beginning to realize, however, that the old approach needs to be updated to fit with the also updated issues and needs that advances in […]
The Fastest Mobile Network Belongs to…
Ever wonder how your cell phone provider’s mobile network speed stacks up against its competitors? In today’s world of instant access, it is easy to feel entitled to faster download and upload speeds and lightning-fast internet. Every cell phone provider claims to have the fastest network, so it can feel like a gamble when choosing […]
Microsoft Responds to Critics with Newest Version of Windows 8
It’s no secret that Microsoft’s Windows 8 sales have been off to a slow start since its launch in October of 2012. What you might not know is that sales figures have been quietly increasing and are now on pace to, at the very least, equal the record-setting sales of Windows 7. Complaints about Windows 8 […]
The Ultimate Gamer Debate
Now, for a little fun…people in the technology industry often have a love of “techie” gadgets and gizmos that extends beyond their 9-5 jobs. We might have the newest smartphone, the coolest new apps on our tablets, or the latest gaming system. Even if you don’t consider yourself a “gamer,” today’s gaming systems should appeal […]
Trouble for the Honeywell-Intermec Deal?
Honeywell’s announcement of plans to buy Intermec at $10 per share last December has faced its share of scrutiny, with the Federal Trade Commission leading the pack. The FTC’s main concern seems to be on the deal’s potential for limiting competition in the auto identification and data capture (AIDC) industry. Honeywell and Intermec are the second […]
“Big Data” Doesn’t Have to Be a Big Headache
“Big data”–route speed, fuel usage, delivery time, mileage, etc.–is increasingly important, and more difficult than ever to analyze on paper, in the field service industry. Improvements in these areas can mean higher profits, lower overhead costs, and increased customer satisfaction. But the time commitment and level of difficulty involved in analyzing this data can create a logistical nightmare for […]
“OK Glass, Violate My Privacy.”
The release of the first round of Google’s wearable computer, Google Glass, is causing quite a stir. While I haven’t encountered anyone wearing them (nor do I know anyone who has), the wearers are out there, and they are seeing the world much differently than you or I. Joanna Stern, Tech Editor for ABC News, […]
To Be (Rugged) Or Not To Be…
Our clients often wonder whether it is necessary to take on the (often) added expense of using ruggedized mobile business devices over consumer-grade ones. DCT clients aren’t the only ones asking this question. In a world where technologically advanced smartphones can be purchased on the cheap, it is becoming increasingly important that businesses weigh the costs (literally and […]
Motion Computing’s New CL910 Tablet is Pretty Darn Impressive
Motion Computing, one of the most trusted names in the tablet computing industry, recently unveiled its CL910, an updated version of the popular CL900. The tablet itself is sleek and simple, but what goes on inside of it is anything but simple. The CL910 weighs in at just over 2 lbs, but it’s heavy in […]