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	Old-school Wi-Fi is slowing down networks, Cisco says The early Wi-Fi standards that opened the world's eyes to wire-free networking are now holding back the newer, faster protocols that followed in their wake, Cisco Systems said. Read More RESOURCE COMPLIMENTS OF: Aruba Networks #GenMobile has Entered the Workforce Aruba Networks asks businesses 'Are you ready for #GenMobile?' by launching a report that explores a new breed of employee that is changing the workplace. Over 5,000 respondents showed characteristics of the newly dubbed #GenMobile, a group defined by their preference for mobility both in terms of the devices they use and their approach to work. 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Learn More 21 more crazy and scary things the TSA has found on travelers This year the TSA found everything from Bazooka rounds to a medieval mace and bones Read More With BYOD smartphones on the rise, IT headaches will become migraines The bring-your-own-device trend will only get more nerve-wracking for IT managers in 2014 because of the 30% annual growth expected for smartphones purchased under a BYOD approach, and the further emergence of Windows Phone as a third platform behind Android and iOS. Read More Report: Spy agencies collude to gather personal data from mobile apps Spy agencies including the U.S. National Security Agency have been working together to extract personal information, including location data and address books, from mobile apps as part of a globe-spanning effort to thwart terrorist plots, according to newly disclosed documents provided by former NSA contractor Edward Snowden. 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Read More DOJ files its first lawsuits over counterfeit apps The U.S. Department of Justice has filed its first lawsuits over counterfeit smartphone apps, charging four men who now face up to five years each in prison. Read More BYOD IT Skills in High Demand The rise of BYOD is making an impact on a variety of IT positions, from help desk to mobile app development to security and compliance. In fact, according to one research firm, its one of the only bright spots on the IT jobs landscape. Read More As wearable devices hit the market, apps are sure to follow If there's to be an explosion of wearable devices and smartwatches in 2014, as analysts forecast, the bigger question becomes when more apps will emerge that work with such devices. Read More 8 job perks IT pros want more than money 1 in 4 IT pros are planning to change jobs this year, but it's not always for more money. Read More
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