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Apple WWDC Unveils the iCloud and Mobile Device Manufacturers Should Cheer!
The recent announcement by Apple introducing the cloud based data storage service iCloud marks another milestone in the evolution of mobile devices. Mobile devices? Yes, that’s what I said, mobile devices! Here’s why. For as long as we can remember, the computer has...
Cloud Computing – Is It The Future?
Recently, there has been a lot of talk about cloud computing and storage. From Google’s Music Beta, to their new Chrome Operating System that will start hitting the market this month, their is a growing emphasis on delivering the cloud to consumers. But what exactly...
VPG to Exhibit at National Retail Federation LP Show in June
We are happy to announce that we will be exhibiting at the upcoming National Retail Federation (NRF) Loss Prevention (LP) expo in Dallas, Texas. The expo portion of the event runs from Monday, June 13 through Tuesday, June 14 at the Gaylord Texan Resort and Conference...
Barnes & Noble Releases New Wifi Nook eReader
Barnes & Noble released specifications for it's upcoming new Nook e-book reader today at an event in New York City. The new Nook is slated for release on June 10. The next generation eReader is a black and white eInk reader which will please the die hard e-book...
Securing iPads and Tablets in Retail Environments
In a recent article in Retail Solutions Online, Frank Mayer associate Andrew Govek outlines his view into the keys to securing display iPads and tablets in retail environments. He states, "Securing vulnerable electronics at retail removes a ripe source of temptation....
User Experience vs. Processing Power
An article in the EE/Times News & Analysis reports, Deepu Talla, general manager of Texas Instruments inc., while at the International Data Corp. (IDC) Smart Technology World conference in San Francisco (April 19), as saying, “At the end of the day, user...
So Long As the Color is Black
OK, here is a leap in cultural references that should find a nice spot to hit the ground with a thud. For those of you who may not know this bit of history – do they teach this stuff any longer? - a Model-T was the car made famous by Henry Ford. It was made famous...
Lest We Forget About Other Smartphones…
The iPhone - Love it. Want it. Can’t wait to own one. There you have perhaps the most common sentiment to be found among those in the market for a mobile device. But wait a minute. If we focus only on one device, don’t we as consumers run the risk of possibly...
iPad App: Forging New Frontiers in Personal Communication
Everyday I discover new ways the iPad and its apps are infusing our lives with new ways to communicate with each other. One of these is the augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) app Proloquo2Go, which I learned about from an article in USA Today last week....
iPad: It’s Not About the Device
Allow me to state the obvious: the iPad and the iPad2 have created quite a stir since their respective release dates. And if you’ve got your hands on one of these beauties, then I’m sure you are among those singing the praises of this little marvel. After speaking...
The Key is Under the Door Mat
I thought of a good analogy (at least in my opinion) for what we do for retailers and wireless carriers here at VPG. So please - humor me. Not too long ago, a friend and I were going out for the afternoon. But before we left my friend's house, he turned to his sister...
Beyond the Pale Light
One author describes that long ago in tribal communities, individuals who did not share the tribe's values, beliefs or customs were culturally isolated by being placed outside the camp, "beyond the pale light" of the tribal bonfire. One can only imagine the solitude...
Brick Phones are Back!…Kinda
Remember the classic Motorola “brick” cell phone? The one with the 5-inch long black antenna? Remember when having a pocket LCD TV was high-tech…then when having a small, thin cell phone was the “thing?” As more and more of us give up traditional cell phones and...
Wireless: Essential in Disaster Recovery
According to the LA times, AT&T said on Monday that wireless calls and text messages sent from the U.S. to Japan will be free for the rest of March, in light of the crisis that has resulted from Japan's earthquake and tsunami. A close friend of mine has a daughter...
The Tablet That Consumed The World?
Think back to when you were a kid. Periodically you would encounter some minor malady for which the remedy was a pill. Some of these pills were small and delightful – remember those orange flavored children’s aspirin? - but as we advance in age we no longer take only...
iPad 2: Apple’s Latest Innovation Launches Today
Apple wrapped up it's latest media event today with a rather in-depth look at the forthcoming second installment of the iPad. Steve Jobs was on hand, along with a few other Apple Execs to show off the most compelling features of the iPad 2. Here's a quick rundown....
Giveaway: Twelve Position Security Solution
Win a twelve position VoltTM retail security solution from Vanguard. Now until March 29, you can register to win a complete power alarm solution - a $1,500 value - from Vanguard. All you have to do is complete the registration form here for this giveaway. It's that...
Pivot: Time For A Retail Security Change
There’s little doubt that tablet devices have captured the attention of consumers by offering a broad array of features. One of the most captivating features of the tablet is the ability for images, movies and the web to adjust to the orientation of the screen. But...
Dell Streak 7 Available from T-Mobile
On Wednesday February 2nd, T-Mobile customers will be able to get their hands on the new 7 inch tablet from Dell called, Dell Streak 7. It is being touted by the carrier as the first 4G tablet. The cost of the tablet will be $199 (after a $50 mail-in rebate) when...
Trade Shows Galore: Vanguard to Exhibit at EuroShop and GlobalShop 2011
We are happy to announce we will be exhibiting at two of the largest retail trade shows this year, EuroShop and GlobalShop. About EuroShop This will mark our first time exhibiting at the triennial retail event, which happens to be Europe's largest. It will be taking...