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SubscribeThree Ways BYOD Changes Company Architecture
February 10, 2012
The Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) trend is really taking root among companies everywhere. It’s a trend that has challenged IT departments to change the way they think about enterprise IT. I spoke to three companies that have found unique solutions in managing the BYOD trend without compromising...
The iPhone, Android Walkie-Talkie App Everyone's Talking About
February 10, 2012
With SMS and instant messaging, does anyone still need a walkie talkie? Maybe not. But you’d never know it given Voxer’s popularity. The push-to-talk app is currently among the top free iPhone and Android apps, and its developer, Voxer LLC, says it’s processing more than 1 billion...
Google Wallet Picked, iTunes Store Hacked and Other Stories from the Week
February 10, 2012
Hungarian hacker who tried to blackmail Marriott into giving him a job falls for promise of all-expense-paid trip to U.S. for job interview.
Android Security Woes: Google Wallet Threat Bad News for NFC Payments
February 10, 2012
New Google Wallet for Android security threats raise questions about the viability and public-willingness to adopt NFC mobile payments services, even though such services actually have the potential to improve payment security, says CIO.com's Al Sacco.
Privacy: A CIO's Next Competitive Weapon
February 10, 2012
Google says that in-context privacy tools should supplement traditional privacy policies to give users more insight and control
Google Wants to Buy Your Privacy for $5
February 09, 2012
For roughly the price of a "venti" coffee at Starbucks, less than two gallons of gas or a beer at a bar, Google wants to buy your online privacy.
Opera Mini: Better Browsing on Your iPhone
February 08, 2012
Tired of Safari? The Opera Mini browser is fast, easy to use, and elegant. There are small drawbacks, but it's definitely worth a try.
Emails Give Real Transcript of FBI Negotiation with Symantec Hackers
February 08, 2012
The FBI played for time by blaming Finance for delays and the hackers believed them, of course.
Scribble for iPhone, iPad Annotates Piles of File Types
February 08, 2012
Soonr’s new iOS app for Apple’s iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad, Scribble ($4), is designed to help busy people on the go refrain from becoming something their colleagues loathe: a productivity bottleneck.
Massively Multiplayer Online Games as Business Collaboration Platforms
February 07, 2012
Massively multiplayer online role playing games are pushing the envelope in technology and player engagement. They point the way to business collaboration platforms in the not too distant future.
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