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Microsoft, PC manufacturers share the blame for the desktop downturn
New technologies have spurred the consumerization of IT on, and PC manufacturers haven't done a good job of changing with the times. Feature
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Consequences of consumerization on back-end infrastructure
Back-end infrastructure isn't built to do what cloud storage and social collaboration services can, which makes for a foggy data center future. Feature
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Employee mobility: A leap of faith for IT admins
IT pros used to have total control over users and their devices, but widespread employee mobility means admins have to lengthen users' leashes. Feature
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How will BYOD change IT's role? Weigh in on Twitter on April 16
Sound off on the BYOD movement and share your experiences during our upcoming tweet chat. Other IT pros and experts will weigh in as well. Tweet Chat Preview
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A look back at IT consumerization in 2012
2012 brought new mobile devices, cloud services, news, management tools and more. Take a look back at how IT consumerization changed over the year. Feature
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Emerging tech trends and enterprise IT’s future
Mobile and cloud are just a few emerging technologies. Admins have to deal with social collaboration, gamification and even Microsoft Kinect. guide
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Top 10 consumerization and BYOD tips of 2012
This year's most popular tips will help you get a handle on major consumerization of IT trends, including BYOD and cloud file-sharing. Feature
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Enterprise social media and collaboration guide
This guide to enterprise social networking and collaboration includes advice on how to set up a social media program and manage it for ongoing success. guide
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Don't use social media tools just to be sociable, experts caution
Implementing social media tools can be a challenging, but ultimately rewarding, business decision. Feature
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Consumerization Nation podcast archive
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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BYOD programs change employers' expectations
A survey of CIOs revealed that 38% of companies believe they'll stop providing devices -- including laptops and PCs, in some cases -- to workers by 2016. News | 02 May 2013
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Telecommuting helps save the Earth
Working from home is good for the environment because people don't have to commute and are more likely to shut off lights and recycle at home, a new report says. News | 22 Apr 2013
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Tablets becoming the main computing devices for many
Many consumers are switching from laptops and PCs to tablets as their main devices. Analysts predict steady growth in the tablet market over the next four years and a downturn in PC sales this year. News | 05 Apr 2013
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Softphones provide better communication flexibility for BYOD era
Mobility has led some IT departments to deliver telephony and unified communication tools via softphone technology. News | 21 Mar 2013
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Enterprise social networking done well can be a windfall for business
Searchlight looks at enterprise social networking lessons from Monopoly's makeover, how POTUS's cybersecurity order scores on privacy, and more. Searchlight | 15 Feb 2013
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Enterprise gamification improves productivity, motivates workers
When it's used appropriately, enterprise gamification can motivate workers, help them work more efficiently and improve productivity. News | 31 Jan 2013
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Enterprise social collaboration hinges on integration in 2013
Enterprise social collaboration vendors need to provide better context and information is so organizations can take advantage of collaboration tools. News | 31 Jan 2013
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Intel bets on mobile
Intel plans to invest $13 billion in research and development in 2013, despite lower-than-expected earnings in 2012. It will use the money to develop mobile processors. News | 22 Jan 2013
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Mobile enterprise technology news from CES 2013
Amidst the sea of TVs, cars, robots and vacuums, wireless carriers and hardware makers made some important enterprise technology news at CES 2013. News | 10 Jan 2013
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Lenovo table PC: the next big thing
Lenovo demoed a 27-inch "table PC" called IdeaCentre Horizon at CES 2013 this week. The device is meant to be left in one place, like a desktop, and it weighs 17.8 pounds. News | 08 Jan 2013
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Three steps to successful BYOD bandwidth management
With lots of mobile devices on a network, bandwidth gets eaten up quickly. Access controls and traffic shaping can help with bandwidth management. Tip
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How an identity management system can improve mobile security
With an identity management system, IT professionals can manage and keep track of who's accessing the network and what services they're trying to use. Tip
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How consumer-grade wireless routers can fit in the business world
Consumer routers are cheaper than their enterprise counterparts. If you only need a few access points, these wireless routers might fit the bill. Tip
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Personal hotspots let users bring their own Internet
As more employees use personal hotspots, they can bypass the Internet filters and other controls IT has set up. But stopping this trend is hard. Tip
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Why BYOD costs more than you think: An FAQ
Analyze all of BYOD's potential effects on your bottom line before jumping on the bandwagon. Hidden BYOD costs abound, and it won't always save money. FAQ
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When did IT become the Internet police?
Thanks to ubiquitous Internet connectivity, getting around IT controls is easier than ever. Get with the times, because resistance is futile. Tip
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Working offline in the mobile era: No magic, but some hope
Until we have constant Internet connectivity, the best way to handle working offline is through automated synchronization. Tip
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BYOD: An opportunity for IT evolution
Tech-savvy children of the ‘90s are now in the workforce, and they’ve brought their mobile devices. Embrace them and help bring about an IT evolution. Tip
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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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Jive Software
Jive Software is an enterprise social networking software vendor based in Palo Alto, Calif. Definition
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predictive text
Predictive text is an input technology that is designed to facilitate typing by suggesting words based on the first letters typed, in the context of other words in the message. Definition
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mobile printing
Mobile printing is the process of sending data to a printer wirelessly from a smartphone or tablet. Definition
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social collaboration
Social collaboration is work that is carried out by more than one person. The term is also used to describe communication tools that help employees to work together. Definition
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Socialcast
Socialcast is an enterprise social networking and collaboration platform by VMware. Definition
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gray market
The gray market (sometimes spelled as "grey market") is the collective system of unauthorized sales channels for products. Gray market products may be less expensive than those bought through official distribution channels but are typically inferior.... Definition
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bring your own apps (BYOA)
Bring your own apps (BYOA) is the trend toward employee use of third-party applications and cloud services in the workplace. BYOA, like the BYOD trend towards user-owned devices in the workplace, is an example of the increasing consumerization of IT.... Definition
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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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softphone (soft client telephone)
A softphone (software telephone) is an application program that enables voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) telephone calls from computing devices. In the enterprise, softphones are sometimes referred to as soft clients. Definition
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Ten consumerization of IT experts to follow on Twitter
If you want to get in on all the great consumerization discussions happening on Twitter, these 10 experts are good people to start with. Slideshow
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Top 10 consumerization definitions IT pros should know
When new technologies emerge, they can create challenges for IT. Study up on consumerization definitions to learn about new tech in the enterprise. Photo Story
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Top 10 vendors that get the consumerization of IT in the enterprise
Handling the consumerization of IT is no easy task for IT. Luckily, some vendors understand what admins are dealing with and offer products to help. Photo Story
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Top 10 disruptive technology vendors in the enterprise
Technology evolves so quickly that it’s getting harder and harder for IT to keep up. These disruptive technology vendors lead the charge. Photo Story
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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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Ten consumerization of IT experts to follow on Twitter
If you want to get in on all the great consumerization discussions happening on Twitter, these 10 experts are good people to start with. Slideshow
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BYOD programs change employers' expectations
A survey of CIOs revealed that 38% of companies believe they'll stop providing devices -- including laptops and PCs, in some cases -- to workers by 2016. News
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Three steps to successful BYOD bandwidth management
With lots of mobile devices on a network, bandwidth gets eaten up quickly. Access controls and traffic shaping can help with bandwidth management. Tip
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Telecommuting helps save the Earth
Working from home is good for the environment because people don't have to commute and are more likely to shut off lights and recycle at home, a new report says. News
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Microsoft, PC manufacturers share the blame for the desktop downturn
New technologies have spurred the consumerization of IT on, and PC manufacturers haven't done a good job of changing with the times. Feature
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Consequences of consumerization on back-end infrastructure
Back-end infrastructure isn't built to do what cloud storage and social collaboration services can, which makes for a foggy data center future. Feature
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Employee mobility: A leap of faith for IT admins
IT pros used to have total control over users and their devices, but widespread employee mobility means admins have to lengthen users' leashes. Feature
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Tablets becoming the main computing devices for many
Many consumers are switching from laptops and PCs to tablets as their main devices. Analysts predict steady growth in the tablet market over the next four years and a downturn in PC sales this year. News
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How will BYOD change IT's role? Weigh in on Twitter on April 16
Sound off on the BYOD movement and share your experiences during our upcoming tweet chat. Other IT pros and experts will weigh in as well. Tweet Chat Preview
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Softphones provide better communication flexibility for BYOD era
Mobility has led some IT departments to deliver telephony and unified communication tools via softphone technology. News
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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.