Protecting data is rapidly becoming a top priority for enterprises nationwide. With the number of data breaches rising, and the increasing abundance of malware, IT professionals must use the best practices in data security to ensure files and other online assets remain uncompromised. Focusing on security during a device’s use is becoming most enterprise’s top…
Yesterday, Verizon announced its acquisition of Fleetmatics, a management solutions company, for $2.4 billion. This news comes a week after the announcement of Verizon’s acquisition of Yahoo. Fleetmatics is known for its systems for managing the mobile workforces of small and medium-sized enterprises. The newest acquisition will be an extension of Verizon’s rapidly expanding services.…
Last week, Apollo Global Management Group announced their purchase of Outerwall for $1.6 billion, or $52 per share. Outerwall is most notably known for its kiosk services including Redbox, Coinstar and most notably, ecoATM. Engaged Capital, an Outerwall investor, encouraged the parent company to shut down ecoATM in the past because of lost money. For…
Here is a recap of the HOBI blog for the week of 7/25-7/29 Apple announces sale of one billionth iPhone Yesterday morning, Apple announced the sale of its one billionth iPhone. While this news shows the iPhone still remains a popular option among consumers, but iPhone sales have been falling for two consecutive quarters. Counterfeiting…
Yesterday morning, Apple announced the sale of its one billionth iPhone. While this news shows the iPhone still remains a popular option among consumers, but iPhone sales have been falling for two consecutive quarters. Last quarter, Apple sold 40.4 million iPhones, a 7.1 million decrease from the 47.5 million sold one year ago. With consumers…
Earlier this month, the Coalition for American Electronics Recycling (CAER) proposed the Secure E-waste Export and Recycling Act (SEERA). SEERA aims to provide framework regarding the exportation of electronics to prevent the circulation of counterfeited goods. The main reasoning behind SEERA’s adversity towards counterfeit electronics is the correlation between counterfeiting and a threat towards national…
