8 CIO mobile challenges [Infographic]
“Even if you don’t have an official BYO program, you have a BYO problem,” Mr. Nick Jones, Gartner vice president, expresses.
“Even if you don’t have an official BYO program, you have a BYO problem,” Mr. Nick Jones, Gartner vice president, expresses.
The Good: When in Rome Mobility and an employees desire to utilize his or her personal device at work is not going anywhere. Companies who realize this and embrace BYOD are experiencing greater opportunities for efficiency and productivity. Not to mention, Gartner is starting to find real, tangible dollar savings for companies that have accepted…
Another CES has come to a close and tech enthusiasts from around the world head back to reality. No different than any other CES show, CES2015 highlighted the most innovative technology and ideas of the year. This year takes the cake for some of the weirdest inventions. Selfie Drone: This is basically a camera that…
The next generation is preparing to make its debut in the work place. Who are they and what is their potential impact on the workplace? Generation Z is one name used for the cluster of people born after the Millennial Generation or, the more widely used period, from the mid 2000s to the present day.…
What many people don’t know is that there’s still a lucrative market for their old electronics. More to the cause: From an economical standpoint, selling your phone to an organization leaves little to no monetary value to go to the charity. After careful data erasure, refurbishment or recycling by a certified IT asset management organization,…
For businesses, millions of PCs are aging, and enterprises that have fought Windows 8 will likely trade in the old and upgrade to computers with Windows 10. What is so intriguing about Windows 10? This upgraded operating system solves usability issues that set back Windows 8 users from mobility potential. “One platform for all devices.”…
Does anyone have a smartphone charger? No? The Mini Power: Tiny, disposable cardboard batteries or “Power pills” provide your smartphone with an additional two, four or six hours of charge when you most need it. Dubbed the winning entry at the 2014 Red Dot Design Awards, paper-based battery technology, Mini Powers, harbor a small capacity…
You’ve ripped off the wrapping paper, opened the sleek box and plugged in your shiny new device. Merry Christmas to you! However, what may not have crossed your mind is what to do with that old electronic sitting on the table, no longer of use to you. I’m sure you have seen signs around grocery…
2015 is predicted to be the year of the mobile office. Millenials pouring into the workforce are said to be the reason for the bring your own device (BYOD) era. They have the latest technology and are reluctant to use anything else. Millenials actually want to blend their personal and business lives by working weekends…
Is Apple’s decline in the tablet industry foreshadowing an overall downfall of the device as a whole? Apple is close to losing its dominance in tablet sales, as iPad sales are expected to decline in 2014 for the first year since it debuted in 2010. iPad sales have shrunk for three straight quarters, and last…
Much like when the smartphone market became increasingly saturated, wireless leaders, including Verizon and AT&T, are now offering free or practically free tablets to customers who sign up for certain wireless service plans. A recent trend revealed 61 percent of total monthly subscriber growth of the country’s top wireless carriers is due to tablets. Verizon…
The Digital Millenium Copyright Act is better known as the DMCA. Passed in 1998, this bill governs the often vague overlapping of intellectual property and physical property. Initially sought out to protect digital piracy of DVDs and music, Congress built in an “anti-circumvention” provision in the DMCA, making it illegal by copyright law to break…
There’s no lavish awards show for the best smartphones of the year. However, after testing more than twenty current smartphones on the market, Wall Street Journal says these are the ones you should consider. Drumroll please… Best overall smartphone: iPhone 6 It’s no surprise Apple’s iPhone 6 reigns supreme in 2014 as the best smartphone…
If your enterprise hasn’t incorporated mobile devices into daily activity already, it probably will within the next year. While mobility presents unique opportunities never before seen, the surge of these devices in the corporate world should be handled with caution. Neglect of proper data erasure can lead to a company wide data breach, with sensitive…