Workers Say Telework Is More Productive, Bosses Not So Sure
[March 16, 2010]
Lots of telecommuters say they're more productive working remotely, but their employers are less certain that's the case and it shows in the lack of widespread, formal support for telework.
Ten Wi-Fi Security Threats to Monitor
[March 8, 2010]
WEP and wardriving probably sound quaint to modern ears, but that doesn't mean the Wi-Fi security landscape is that much safer. Bad clients, evil twins and wireless phishing should provide plenty to keep network security busy.
HP Intros Ultra-Thin Notebooks
[March 1, 2010]
Hard-core mobile corporate users and their small business cousins are the target of new business notebooks from HP, which has set its sights on an anticipated refresh of aging business fleets and the need to accommodate Windows 7 upgrades.
Analysts Predict Cheaper iPhones and Strong iPad Sales
[February 26, 2010]
Analysts are predicting that less expensive iPhones from Apple could be arriving later this year, with some speculating that the iPad could do fairly well, adding a significant amount to the company's annual profits.
Mobile, Location-Aware Boom Forces Privacy Rethink
[February 25, 2010]
Smartphones, ubiquitous GPS and a host of new location-aware services have lawmakers, privacy advocates, industry groups and manufacturers rethinking the balance between public safety and consumer privacy.
Juniper Focusing on Mobile Security
[February 17, 2010]
Employees love their smartphones and corporate IT hates the security headaches they introduce. Juniper's new push into mobile security aims to make smartphones and other mobile devices policy compliant the minute they hit the corporate network.
AT&T Names 4G Hardware Partners
[February 11, 2010]
AT&T gives the nod to Alcatel-Lucent and Ericsson as equipment suppliers for its 4G network. The two companies are already providing hardware for AT&T's 3G efforts, and they're partnered with Verizon.
Juniper, Cisco Roll Out Wireless Tech to Handle Data Flood
[February 9, 2010]
Juniper, Cisco Roll Out Wireless Tech to Handle Data Flood
Tablets: Apple Doesn't Need to Be First to Lead
[February 2, 2010]
Apple's iPad might not be the first, but an analyst with ABI Research says it will help define tablet computing as the market grows and matures.
Medical and Educational Fields Could Fall Hard for iPad
[February 1, 2010]
iPad will be entering the educational and medical markets with a big leg up: A library of thousands of applications medical professionals already depend on, ready for use on a bigger screen with more choices for interaction.
Reflecting on the Best of CES 2010
[January 29, 2010]
Now that we've had time to sort through everything the consumer tech industry threw at us, it's time to consider the most important news to come out of CES 2010.
The iPad's IT Pain and Promise
[January 29, 2010]
Just as IT departments get used to dealing with the likes of the iPhone, the iPad comes along and stands to create demand for the use of a device that doesn't provide the sort of security and management features administrators expect.
The iPad Has Landed
[January 27, 2010]
After a lot of speculation, the iPad has landed. The specs measure up to most of the rumors, but the price comes in a bit lower than many predicted. The choice buyers will face: Is the 802.11n Wi-FI connectivity good enough, or is it worth the extra $130 to add 3G support?
Lenovo Freshens Up the ThinkPad Line
[January 26, 2010]
Lenovo has decided to add a new coat of paint to the staid but reliable ThinkPad line with its new Edge offering, sweetening the deal with a $549 entry point price.
VeriWave Announces OTA Wi-Fi Testing Tool
[January 25, 2010]
WaveInsite works in conjunction with a small agent to test performance and interoperability on Wi-Fi networks.
