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Consumerization Nation
Catch up on past episodes of Consumerization Nation, our weekly podcast where we talk about the latest issues around the consumerization of IT, BYOD and mobile management. Guide
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Phil Agcaoili: Consumerization of IT and enterprise evolution
Consumer devices in the workplace and the shift to cloud services require new security standards and heightened security awareness. Feature
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Trends in mobile computing
Enterprise mobility is driven by the need for seamless access to information anytime, anywhere and from any device. However, mobility has far-reaching effects on the enterprise in areas such as security risk, use policies, manageability and governanc... Mobile Insights
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Mobility: Past, present and future
The mobile theme for this year is aligning mobility with your corporate mission in the interest of improving productivity, lowering costs and gaining a competitive advantage. Column
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BYOD shops get Citrix Receiver, CloudGateway 2 and ShareFile combo
Citrix’s mobility approach combines Receiver on mobile devices, CloudGateway 2 to serve applications and ShareFile to store data for enterprise mobility. News | 10 May 2012
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Consumerization Quotes: ‘The OS does not matter’
Citrix Synergy, the Oracle vs. Google verdict and other news got IT community members talking this week. Here’s the best of what they had to say. News | 10 May 2012
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New social collaboration tools offer more than efficient communication
Reports of email’s death have been greatly exaggerated, but businesses are beginning to supplement its use with social collaboration tools similar to Facebook and Twitter. News | 09 May 2012
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Mobile printing complexities plague BYOD
Issues with printing from mobile devices plague BYOD shops. Apple, Google and Microsoft have to offer enterprises better printing capabilities to make BYOD more efficient. News | 16 Apr 2012
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Box OneCloud aims to improve iOS document sharing and editing
Document sharing and editing on the iPad and iPhone isn’t always easy. Box OneCloud addresses the problem by integrating with third-party apps and cloud services. News | 02 Apr 2012
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BYOD strains corporate wireless network bandwidth
BYOD taxes the corporate wireless network, causing poor performance. Some companies have had to invest in significant wireless network bandwidth and security upgrades. News | 24 Feb 2012
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Show laptop native apps some love
Tablets run native apps to improve the user experience, and so should laptops and desktops. Users might not notice the drawbacks of remote desktops on their PCs until it’s too late. News | 24 Jan 2012
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Consumer advocates right for IT?
Consumerization is running circles around enterprise technology, so it’s time for IT to pick up the pace. Some experts suggest hiring a consumer advocate to keep tabs on the latest and greatest tech. News | 23 Jan 2012
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Amazon Kindle Fire: Coming soon to an enterprise near you
The Amazon Kindle Fire is showing up in enterprises. Now, IT pros have to figure out the best way to integrate these new tablets into the desktop environment. News | 16 Jan 2012
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Kinect for PCs brings gesture-based computing to the enterprise
Microsoft Kinect for Windows brings voice and gesture-based control to business PCs. It’s like science fiction, but will go live February 1. Here are the potential enterprise uses. News | 13 Jan 2012
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Exchange ActiveSync mobile management FAQ
As more users bring their smartphones to work, admins turn to ActiveSync for basic management. Unfortunately, not all ActiveSync mobile management features work on all devices. Tip
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Jailbroken device risks: What IT can (and can’t) lock down
A jailbroken device gives its user more freedom and flexibility, but it could also harm the network or put data at risk. Unfortunately, IT can’t do much to prevent jailbreaking. Tip
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Consumerization 101: Defining and dealing with the consumerization of IT
The consumerization of IT has forced admins to adapt to user needs. But even as these technologies become more accepted in enterprises, they introduce new problems. Tip
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BYOD FAQ: Answers to IT’s burning questions about BYOD
There’s no one way to handle BYOD, but this BYOD FAQ can help IT pros find the right path when it comes to application control, app delivery and BYOD policy. Tip
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Wireless carrier security risks: Keeping enterprise data safe
Wireless carrier security doesn’t make voice and data transmissions iron-clad against eavesdropping or interception. What’s worse is that there’s not much IT can do about it. Tip
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Considering a BYOPC strategy
BYOPC has benefits and risks. As the BYOPC trend continues to grow, it’s important for organizations to consider the pros and cons of a BYOPC program for end users and IT pros. Q&A
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It’s a business smartphone! It’s an enterprise tablet! It’s a consumer device!
The days of the business smartphone or enterprise tablet may be numbered as consumer devices take over. IT pros need to find secure ways to integrate and manage these devices. Tip
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Business email security and the risks of personal Gmail forwarding
Business email security might not be on employees’ minds when they forward corporate mail to more user-friendly Gmail accounts, so IT should take steps to protect corporate data. Tip
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Smartphone malware protection: Six steps for fighting cybercrime
McGruff the Crime Dog has a packed schedule, so IT has to take smartphone malware protection into its own hands. Install smartphone virus protection and educate users to start. Tip
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iPhone security FAQ: Risks, fixes and the future of iPhone security
iPhone security is becoming more important as more iPhones enter the enterprise. Find out the answers to frequently asked questions about iPhone security FAQ
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device-agnostic (device agnosticism)
Device agnostic is a description for computing components that work with various systems without requiring any special adaptations. Definition
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consumerization policy
A consumerization policy is a documented set of practices for managing the use of consumer devices and technologies within a given organization. A consumerization policy defines acceptable use. Definition
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Consumerization Nation
Listen to our weekly talk show, where editors and experts discuss the latest news and trends around consumerization, BYOD, mobile and cloud. Podcast
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BYOD shops get Citrix Receiver, CloudGateway 2 and ShareFile combo
Citrix’s mobility approach combines Receiver on mobile devices, CloudGateway 2 to serve applications and ShareFile to store data for enterprise mobility. News
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Consumerization Quotes: ‘The OS does not matter’
Citrix Synergy, the Oracle vs. Google verdict and other news got IT community members talking this week. Here’s the best of what they had to say. News
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New social collaboration tools offer more than efficient communication
Reports of email’s death have been greatly exaggerated, but businesses are beginning to supplement its use with social collaboration tools similar to Facebook and Twitter. News
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Consumerization Nation
Catch up on past episodes of Consumerization Nation, our weekly podcast where we talk about the latest issues around the consumerization of IT, BYOD and mobile management. Guide
-
Consumerization Nation
Listen to our weekly talk show, where editors and experts discuss the latest news and trends around consumerization, BYOD, mobile and cloud. Podcast
-
Exchange ActiveSync mobile management FAQ
As more users bring their smartphones to work, admins turn to ActiveSync for basic management. Unfortunately, not all ActiveSync mobile management features work on all devices. Tip
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Jailbroken device risks: What IT can (and can’t) lock down
A jailbroken device gives its user more freedom and flexibility, but it could also harm the network or put data at risk. Unfortunately, IT can’t do much to prevent jailbreaking. Tip
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Consumerization 101: Defining and dealing with the consumerization of IT
The consumerization of IT has forced admins to adapt to user needs. But even as these technologies become more accepted in enterprises, they introduce new problems. Tip
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Mobile printing complexities plague BYOD
Issues with printing from mobile devices plague BYOD shops. Apple, Google and Microsoft have to offer enterprises better printing capabilities to make BYOD more efficient. News
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BYOD FAQ: Answers to IT’s burning questions about BYOD
There’s no one way to handle BYOD, but this BYOD FAQ can help IT pros find the right path when it comes to application control, app delivery and BYOD policy. Tip
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About Consumer technology in the enterprise
When you think of consumer technology in the enterprise, your mind probably turns to smartphones and iPads, or maybe cloud services such as Dropbox. But employees are increasingly finding new ways to use consumer technology at work, and vendors are always looking for ways to adapt consumer technology for enterprise use. Microsoft, for example, wants to develop business applications that use the popular Kinect motion-sensing technology from its Xbox 360 video game console. The news and tips in this section will keep IT administrators up to date on consumerization, emerging consumer technology and how to deal with it in the enterprise.