Finally, how is the mobile technology industry coping with the security issues raised by wireless working?
RB. Mobile devices are becoming increasingly secure. There are so many ways for a company’s security to be breached and businesses shouldn’t necessarily look to smartphones as the latest threat. Developments in smartphone security mean that IT departments can now lock down a smartphone remotely if the device is lost and even wipe the information from the device, thus minimising the risk of important business data getting into the wrong hands. Roy Bedlow was appointed VP for Palm EMEA in December 2005. In his current role, Roy is responsible for shaping the strategic direction of Palm EMEA, taking it to a new level for the entire portfolio of products. He is particularly involved with aligning Palm’s European infrastructure to maximize the market potential for Treo smartphones and expanding relationships with major mobile operators to establish European partnerships.
