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Getting out in front of BYOD

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Getting out in front of BYOD
It wasn't long ago that BYO was something you'd find on a party invitation. But with the wave of employees bringing their own smartphones and tablets into the workplace and expecting to use them for email, network access and mobile apps, BYOD -- or "bring your own device" -- now represents a promising but formidable business trend that doesn't leave IT in the mood for celebration. Read More


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Apple's latest OS X version amps up the iOS integration, but offers much more for business and personal use Read More

iPhone 5 unveiling set for Sept. 12, rumors claim
Apple's iPhone 5 is due to be unveiled on Sept. 12, according to posts on three separate news or rumor websites. The new phone will be released before the end of the month, they say. Read More

T-Mobile to offer Galaxy Note on Aug. 8
T-Mobile USA announced Monday that the 5.3-in. Samsung Galaxy Note will be available on Aug. 8 for $249.99, after a rebate with a two-year service plan. Read More


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Intel continues move into smartphones with 3G system-on-a-chip
Intel announced Tuesday that it is planning to make a new system-on-a-chip with integrated 3G radio support available to select customers in the fourth quarter. Read More

What's next for cellular? Try Wi-Fi
A perception exists that a network war is unfolding in the enterprise, with Wi-Fi facing off against up-and-coming cellular services, specifically 4G. Read More

Microsoft acknowledges Surface may trigger OEM hostility
Microsoft yesterday confirmed what most analysts and company watchers had concluded last month when the firm unveiled its own tablet, that it risks alienating the computer makers which account for the bulk of Windows sales. Read More


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Tablets in the Enterprise
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How to become a BYOD guru
Becoming a BYOD guru isn't an overnight proposition -- it's something that takes initiative, persistence and time. We've identified five key resource areas that can help you master the technical, legal and security ramifications of BYOD and maintain a pipeline of information once you've rolled out your own program. Read More

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The 10 California jurors who will decide the rights and wrongs in the battle between Apple and Samsung were sworn in late Monday and alongside instructions on how to proceed during the case, the U.S. judge presiding over the case explained to them the basics of the high-profile battle. Read More

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