Gina Daniel-Lee, vice president of strategic alliances and partnerships for Peachtree Corners, Ga.-based mobility solution provider Stratix, said the slowdown has been most noticeable on the consumer side of business. “Consumer demand in the first quarter has been a bit soft,” she said in an e-mail response to CRN. “But we’re seeing stronger numbers from businesses as they look to improve workflows and productivity with mobile devices.”

Samsung, Apple Remain Leaders As Smartphone Shipments Slip 8.9 Percent In Q1: IDC (crn.com)