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BlackBerry Q10 review: Nice keyboard but falls short everywhere else

Posted May 8, 2013 - 4:30 pm

It's a solidly built piece of hardware that will please those who've waited for a new physical-keyboard BlackBerry, but the Q10's small screen and limited app support will keep many away.
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London Gatwick Airport takes out 200 servers, moves to cloud, BYOD

Posted May 8, 2013 - 10:59 am

Airport's IT transformation to cloud, BYOD support is saving money, boosting security.
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It's Change Your Password Day. How hackable are you?

Posted May 7, 2013 - 3:46 pm

90% of passwords are vulnerable to hacking, according to risk-management firm Deloitte. Is yours one of them?
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How app wrapping works

Posted May 7, 2013 - 3:20 pm

BYOD brings out the classic problem between control of corporate information and individual freedom. It kicks it up to a whole new level because the devices belong to the users, but at least some of the apps and information belong to the company and as such need protection and policy enforcement.
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Mobile devices: Too much of a good thing?

Posted May 6, 2013 - 2:22 pm

If you own five or more mobile devices, you may be suffering from device overload.
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BYOD and ITSM: What you need to know

Posted May 6, 2013 - 1:41 pm

Highly functional personal devices are increasingly being adopted as technology tools in enterprise IT environments. This represents yet another challenge for CIOs and senior IT managers trying to use standards and frameworks-based IT service management (ITSM) processes for better governance and business benefits.
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How to add Dropbox and Google Drive as storage options in Office 2013

Posted May 6, 2013 - 10:31 am

Connect these online storage options to Microsoft Office as alternatives to SkyDrive
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Amazon leaks evidence of first smaller, cheaper Windows 8 tablet

Posted May 5, 2013 - 7:21 pm

Details of what could be the first smaller Windows 8 tablet leaked Friday when Amazon briefly published a listing for an 8.1-in. Acer Iconia tablet.
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Acer introduces $169 Android tablet

Posted May 3, 2013 - 11:26 am

Acer has placed its bet in the tablet wars on low pricing, introducing a US$169 Android tablet with a 7.9-inch screen.
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Should you build and host your own server using a co-location?

Posted May 3, 2013 - 12:00 am

If you’re leasing server equipment in a hosting provider’s data center, you’re likely paying through the nose for antiquated technology. There is peace of mind that comes with that service in the form of care free hardware maintenance, but is that really enough to keep you paying for that same 4GB of RAM every month for life?
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Mount ISO files as virtual CD drives with Microsoft's free utility

Posted May 2, 2013 - 5:10 pm

Need to quickly mount an ISO file in Windows 7 or earlier? Here's a tool from Microsoft
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Buyers beware, many BlackBerry 10 apps aren't compatible with Q10 smartphone

Posted May 2, 2013 - 11:20 am

"Available for BlackBerry 10" does not necessarily mean "available for both the BlackBerry Z10 and Q10."
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Federal CIOs grapple with BYOD, mobile workforce

Posted May 1, 2013 - 2:06 pm

Security and cultural issues are among many challenges government CIOs face in implementing mobile device management and BYOD strategies.
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HTC One vs. Samsung Galaxy S4: Which phone should you buy?

Posted May 1, 2013 - 2:05 pm

Due for an upgrade? We break down the big differences between the Galaxy S4 and the One to help you decide which phone to get.
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Software licence optimization critical to enterprise app store success

Posted May 1, 2013 - 1:51 pm

Gartner recently predicted that 25% of organizations will have their own app store by 2017, and while app stores can improve flexibility and empower staff, once the floodgates open it can be incredibly difficult for enterprises to manage software licensing, control entitlement and track actual software usage.
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5 reasons to build an enterprise mobile app store

Posted May 1, 2013 - 1:47 pm

IT departments can keep employees from using malware-infested mobile apps by creating an internal store of company-approved apps. The store can also collect feedback from users about their preferences.
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How to craft the best BYOD policy

Posted May 1, 2013 - 1:31 pm

What is a good BYOD policy? Step one is to clarify the rights of both company and employee and state upfront what's business and what's personal. But there's a lot more to it.
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The companies that protect your data from the government (and the ones that don't)

Posted May 1, 2013 - 1:08 pm

Twitter, Google, and Microsoft: Good. Apple, Verizon, and Yahoo: Bad.
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Meet the new Galaxy Tab, just like the old Galaxy Tab

Posted April 30, 2013 - 3:06 pm

Samsung pulled the wraps off the 7-inch Galaxy Tab 3 on Monday, but aside from a few slight tweaks, the slate doesn't appear to bring much more to the table than its predecessor.
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BYOD worries in mind, Novell and NTP bust out secure mobile file sharing

Posted April 30, 2013 - 6:13 am

Novell and NTP today announced their own versions of mobile file-sharing applications, both of which take advantage of a corporation's existing infrastructure to offer access to data behind the firewall.
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White Paper

Forrester Report: IT Leaders Must Regain Trust and Become a Strategic Partner in Commerce

Posted April 29, 2013 - 4:00 pm

Read this report to get the results of a survey of nearly 400 business leaders in commerce-related roles and learn about the new imperatives for IT.
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FTP vs MFT: Why It's Time to Make the Change

Posted April 29, 2013 - 4:00 pm

Get the facts you need to make the case for managed file transfer. Read the report to get head-to-head comparisons of cost, reliability, visibility, security & management and get the information you need to make a compelling case for moving to MFT.
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Numbers game: Why analyst says iPhone market share will exceed Android

Posted April 29, 2013 - 1:33 pm

The Yankee Group recently put out a study concluding that iPhone market share will dominate Android within two years.
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Download Google Now for the iPhone and iPad

Posted April 29, 2013 - 11:30 am

Google's know-what-you-want-before-you-search-for-it app is finally on iOS
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Make Google docs, spreadsheets, and presentations work offline

Posted April 26, 2013 - 1:37 pm

Google Drive is finally rolling out automatic offline access. Here's how to enable it.
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