Andrew Garcia

802.11n is booming in popularity. The WLAN standard earlier in September celebrated its first anniversary since IEEE ratification, and the technology is popping up in new types of devices all the time. But interoperability of all these devices shouldn’t be assumed. Chris Kozup, Cisco Systems’ senior manager of mobility solutions marketing, recently told me that […]

As it currently stands, Google’s recent addition of Public Switched Telephone Network voice calling to Gmail is much ado about nothing. While the feature works well enough and Google enjoyed a nice burst of voice traffic right after launch, I can only hope the move is the first step in a more ambitious Unified Communications […]

News Analysis: Large networks such as the one at National Autonomous University of Mexico may greatly benefit from a wireless solution that delivers distributed intelligence and maximum redundancy at the edge, rather than packing it all into centralized controllers housed in the data center. Read my full review at eweek.com.

Mobile management products are quickly delivering new support for Apple iOS 4, threatening the BlackBerry stranglehold on enterprise-grade mobility. Read my full review at eweek.com.

The Grandstream GXV3140 IP Multimedia Phone adds Skype voice and video calling to an already rich suite of multimedia and social networking features. Read my full review at eweek.com.

BlackBerry 6 OS, first appearing on the BlackBerry Torch 9800, delivers a familiar and solid messaging experience along with the typically excellent administration feature set when activated to a BlackBerry Enterprise Server, that should continue to satisfy enterprise customers. But the new consumer-oriented features break no new ground and likely won’t attract new business at […]

With the release of Research In Motion’s BlackBerry Torch 9800 smartphone, the company may have a device that stacks up to Apple’s iPhone 4. Despite a somewhat confusing feel to the BlackBerry interface, the Torch compares well to the tight little package of the iPhone, which still has a ways to go as a business […]

I’ve only spent an hour or so playing with RIM’s new BlackBerry Torch 9800 at this point, so it will be a day or two before my full review is ready. However, as I wait patiently for my BlackBerry Enterprise Server testbed to patch and boot, I thought I’d share some quick observations I’ve made […]

Windows Intune beta 2 by Andrew Garcia Intune Dashboard When first logging into the InTune portal, administrators get at-a-glance perspective of malware and patching status across the managed fleet, as well as any relevant alerts. Windows Intune Center This is the primary client-side interface for Intune. From this screen, users can launch Windows Update, the […]

Microsoft’s Small Business Server Aurora beta is polished and provides core server functions well, but its positioning and options for customer growth cause concern. Read my full review at eweek.com.