Once considered a niche player in business, the popular iPhone maker is getting serious attention from corporations, thanks in part to users slipping iOS devices through the back door. But does it make sense for your organization?
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A recent IDC Canada event looked at how employees may demand smartwatches and other new forms of hardware be connected to the network
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Research from Cisco and IDC suggests that firms here shouldn’t be complacent about their ability to protect data
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At IDC Canada’s 30th anniversary event, Krista Napier suggests there is a silver lining in “falling behind” certain IT trends
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Ward Chapin reflects on the 2010 Winter Games and the IT strategy it took to be successful, while Avaya looks ahead to the “BYOD Olympics”
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According to Gartner, help desks will see a 25% to 30% decrease in calls from users thanks to BYOD. However, other reports have indicated that tech support skills are still in demand. With this in mind, Network World has put together some predictions on how BYOD will impact the help desk. According...
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An IDC Canada researcher discusses how bring-your-own-device policies need to be augmented with the right security and management approach
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Gartner has revealed that 50% of employees are now using their personal devices for work and that 90% of companies will support corporate applications on mobile devices by 2014. With this in mind, NaviSite has published a white paper that explores how these changes will impact corporate...
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Stay secure when you allow employees to bring their own applications, bandwidth, clouds or devices to work
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According to a recent Cisco survey, 95% of businesses allow employees to use their personal smartphones and tablets for work. CDW’s Mobile Policy Checklist is designed to help organizations support a productive workforce while protecting “both the organization and individuals by clearly...
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One of IT’s biggest challenges is keeping data secure while allowing users to access corporate information via a variety of devices. CDW’s comprehensive reference guide, “Securing BYOD”, offers data protection strategies and best practices. It covers everything from securing enterprise...
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Today’s IP news roundup highlights some of the latest headlines in mobility, BYOD, cloud and more:
The CDW Tablet Poll revealed that tablets are becoming standard-issue equipment, as 34% of respondents use a company-issued device. However, 59% bring their own tablets to work. According to the...
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Just as many companies are starting to allow iOS and Android devices to connect to their network, along new entrant comes along. Resistance may be futile
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CDW published a comprehensive reference guide, “Securing BYOD: Guidelines on the strategies and tools needed for a secure and productive bring-your-own-device program”. The guide covers everything from enterprise mobility management to what to look for in data loss prevention software. For more...
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According to a Cisco report, “In the coming decade, the consumer will drive the configuration of personal technology within the organization, often, as many have already, by asserting their own device into the environment. This new reality of “bring your own device” (BYOD) has already...
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A recent research report from Ovum shows device choice is spreading across the global financial services sector. The fact that UC adoption is rising at the same time is no accident
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Today’s IP news roundup highlights some of the latest headlines in BYOD, mobility, network security and more:
Employees view their companies’ IT motives with suspicion. According to a recent study by Aruba Networks, 18% of respondents in Europe, 24% in the Middle East and 31% in America are...
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According to CIO.com, “The BYOD (bring your own device) movement affects everyone at a company, from the CEO on down to the hourly worker.” That’s why they’ve put together a slide deck that outlines “The 10 BYOD Worker Types” and explains how each group is either driving or surviving...
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Allowing employees to use their personal devices for work without having the right policies and support in place can lead to IT nightmares. Druva’s infographic on “The Rise and Risk of BYOD” outlines some major BYOD risks, so you can be aware of what you’re up against. According to the...
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A Cisco Canada exec talks about the network changes that need to be made to accommodate myriad devices, but growing the programs supporting IT choice isn’t easy. Just look at Delaware
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Research has revealed that 37% of information workers use technology before they get permission from IT. So if you can’t beat them … enable BYOD. With this in mind, MaaS360 has climbed the mountain and brought down The 10 Commandments of BYOD. The first commandment “Create Thy Policy Before...
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Today’s IP news roundup highlights some of the latest headlines in BYOD, cloud security and more:
BlackBerry CEO, Thorsten Heins, predicted that the tablet would be dead within five years. Meanwhile, the PC has supposedly been on its way out for years. With these drivers in mind, ZDNet has...
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Enabling mobility is key to increasing employee productivity and remaining competitive in today’s global market. This article outlines five steps that every IT manager must take to achieve mobility success
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Forrester Research released a report called Building the Business Case for a Bring-Your-Own-Device (BYOD) Program. The report is based on findings from a Forrester survey that revealed that “more than two-thirds of North American and European information workers personally choose the smartphones...
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Absolute Software has released a white paper that outlines the steps you can take to legally secure and manage employee-owned devices within your corporation. According to the BYOD Policy Implementation Guide, you should start by defining your IT requirements, such as the types of devices and...
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