According to an article published by Reuters earlier today, Samsung will launch a refurbishment sales program within the next year. The program will use used devices from customers who sign up for a yearly upgrade program. Apple has a well-established refurbished device program, so a Samsung refurbishment program will be an attractive option for consumers…
Here is a recap of the HOBI blog for the week of 8/15-8/19 Apple’s slowing sales indicate growing smartphone lifecycle Earlier this month, Apple announced device upgrades customers can expect in the iPhone 7. The official device launch is set for the traditional month of September, but there is significantly less consumer excitement following the…
Earlier this month, Apple announced device upgrades customers can expect in the iPhone 7. The official device launch is set for the traditional month of September, but there is significantly less consumer excitement following the newest version of Apple’s flagship device. Overall iPhones shipments have fallen for the past two quarters. Apple sold 40.4 million…
Craig Boswell, HOBI International President, is speaking at the 2016 IAITAM Fall ACE. The conference will take place September 6-7 in Dublin, Ireland at the Crowne Plaza Dublin Northwood. Boswell’s presentation, titled Overcoming the Challenges of Mobile Lifecycle Management, thoroughly explains future challenges for mobile asset managers, including FRI/FMIP lock, data erasure, and the stability…
Transparency Market Research reports the global data center security market is anticipated to reach or exceed $11.8 billion by 2022. This forecasts an overall CAGR of 12.6 percent. The substantial amount of market growth for data center security is a response to the increasing popularity of cloud-based solutions, and overall corporate data security awareness. As…
The number of mobile apps continues to skyrocket year after year. Mobile apps are now part of everyday smartphone functions and increase efficiency and novelty for many users. While apps increase the convenience of smartphone usage, there are still many security risks associated with mobile apps. eSecurity Planet recently published an article explaining five application…