iPhone poses security risk

iPhones present the greatest smartphone security risk to the enterprise, according to a recent survey from network security and compliance auditing firm, nCircle, reports Dark Reading.

The online survey of 257 security professionals was conducted between 4 February and 12 March this year.

In addition to smartphones, the survey covered a range of security topics including healthcare, cloud computing and social media.

Kyocera, which has been out of the smartphone business in the US for six years, is getting back in with a new mobile phone aimed at mainstream buyers, writes SignOnSanDiego.

This highlights the push by phone makers to get customers to move up to these Web-capable gadgets.

The company, with its North American wireless unit headquartered in San Diego, introduced the Zio M6000 at the CTIA Wireless show last week.

A pilot project being carried out at the Joseph N France General Hospital promises to put technology in the 'palms' of nurses' hands, says Ziz Online.

Pamela Petrucka, one of the health professionals visiting the Federation, said nurses are being given Palm Pilots (PDAs) which can be used at bedside to assist with information data to enhance patient care.

The Palm Pilots are intended for several uses including accessing the Internet and has applications which can be downloaded onto the 'cellphone-like' gadgets.