Andrew Garcia

About

Andrew cut his teeth as a systems administrator at the University of California, learning the ins and outs of server migration, Windows desktop management, Unix and Novell administration. After a tour of duty as a team leader for PC Magazine's Labs, Andrew turned to system integration - providing network, server, and desktop consulting services for small businesses throughout the Bay Area. With eWEEK Labs since 2003, Andrew concentrates on wireless networking technologies while moonlighting with Microsoft Windows, mobile devices and management, and unified communications. He produces product reviews, technology analysis and opinion pieces for eWEEK.com, eWEEK magazine, and the Labs' Release Notes blog. Follow Andrew on Twitter at andrewrgarcia, or reach him by email at agarcia@eweek.com.

Flip SlideHD Is a Fine Recorder but Lousy Viewer

Cisco’s Flip SlideHD video camera fails to deliver viewing capabilities on par with its simple recording experience. Read my full review at eweek.com.

HP Could Become the Hardware-Agnostic UC Vendor of Choice

News Analysis: With the right partners or acquisitions, HP could turn a WebOS tablet into a compelling device customizable for any unified communications partner that comes along. Read my full review at eweek.com.

Rove Mobile Admin Delivers on the Go Management

Rove Mobile Admin 5.1 delivers administrators powerful data center management tools for a smartphone. Read my full review at eweek.com.

WiFi Upstarts, HD Video Conferencing Vendors Lead the Charge at Interop 2010

WiFi Upstarts, HD Video Conferencing Vendors Lead the Charge at Interop 2010 by Andrew Garcia Cisco Aironet 3500 Series APs Cisco Systems announced four new Aironet access points, including the Aironet 3500 series, which has a spectrum analysis-enabling ASIC on board. Combined with a rev of software on the WLAN Controllers and Mobility Engine, the […]

Cisco CleanAir Delivers Networkwide RF Analysis

LAS VEGAS, Nev.-At the Interop IT Expo and Conference, Cisco Systems unveiled new CleanAir Technology comprised of spectrum analysis and diagnosis tools designed to help wireless administrators maintain more stable and consistent wireless LAN performance. Comprised of a new line of Aironet access points with specialized embedded detection hardware and new software revisions for Cisco’s […]

Cisco Brings WebEx to the BlackBerry

Cisco Brings WebEx to the BlackBerry Download from browser Available for download from http://www.webex.com/blackberry, I couldn’t actually get the download to work in either Opera Mini or the native BlackBerry browser on my Bold 9700 for T-Mobile. AppWorld Download and install worked just fine from BlackBerry AppWorld, Just make sure the device is running BBOS […]

Cisco M-Learning Bolsters Certification Study Options

Cisco M-Learning Bolsters Certification Study Options by Andrew Garcia M-Learning for iPhone The Cisco M-Learning application delivers modules of supplemental content intended to allow those preparing for Cisco certifications to study on the go. Videos M-learning modules are made up of short video presentations and other textual study aids. Flash Cards In addition to the […]

BlackBerry Enterprise Server Express Boosts Device Management at a Bargain

BlackBerry Enterprise Server Express Boosts Device Management at a Bargain by Andrew Garcia Blackberry Domains BESX and BES cannot both be present in the same BlackBery domain. Companies wanting to leverage both for the device fleet must ensure the two platforms use separate databases. Installation and Integration BESX can only be used with Exchange (no […]

Critical Testing Criteria for Smartphones from eWEEK Labs

Critical Testing Criteria for Smartphones from eWEEK Labs by Andrew Garcia Form Matters Don’t make the mistake of trying the one-size-fits-all approach. If you are paying for these devices, you want your employees to use them, not stick them in a desk. So offer a selection of form factors and keyboards—slab, slide or touch screen— […]

WiFi Takes Center Stage at Interop

Reporter’s Notebook: Wireless LAN vendors took center stage at Interop Las Vegas 2010 to announce new WLAN products and technologies. While product vendors argued about the best way to do things and looked ahead to future technology advances, implementers wanted best practices for the present. Read my full review at eweek.com.