Here, they are entering an ever-more complex ecosystem in which they must frequently work with platform owners such as Apple, Google, Amazon and others.

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She said she relished the chance for her "ethical fashion" label, which she describes as a Nigerian-Italian brand, to share a platform with accomplished designers such as South Africa's Kluk CGDT -- jointly named alongside Nigeria's Maki Oh as "designer of the year" at the event.

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In terms of features and power, most MDM and MEAP software are true peers with one-platform solutions such as System Center or RIM.

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