5 posts and columns on BlackBerrys

Carriers Try Software to Handle Data Flood

in News on February 2, 2010 at 10:13 am PT

Facing a deluge of Web and video traffic that is pushing the limits of their networks, big wireless carriers are resorting to software shortcuts and other tricks to streamline data traffic until they install more cellular towers and roll out next-generation networks.

Mobile-Payment Services Grow

in News on December 17, 2009 at 7:52 am PT

A handful of mobile-payment start-ups are gaining support from major finance players. Square, started by Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey, goes live next year and allows merchants to swipe credit and debit cards through an iPhone attachment called a “square.”

Google's Phone Service Likely to Draw Scrutiny

in News on September 22, 2009 at 1:00 am PT

Google Inc.’s new phone management service is destined to draw scrutiny from the Federal Communications Commission as the agency struggles to reconcile rotary-phone-era rules for iPhones and BlackBerrys, government and industry officials said.

Are You Celebrating SysAdmin Day?

in News on July 31, 2009 at 3:15 pm PT

To all the men and women recovering our corrupted files, connecting our BlackBerrys, giving us admin rights when their boss isn’t looking, or simply waiting patiently while we reboot, today is your day.