Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) stories - Page 14
One of the more obvious acronyms you’ll encounter in the information technology, BYOD is exactly what it appears to be: your own devices used at home, but brought into the office and used for work. BYOD is a big deal in the technology space because it requires careful management, with issues including keeping personal information and apps separate from professional ones, securing company data, and establishing how support is provided. With the proliferation of smartphones, tablets and personally-owned laptops and other devices, BYOD is a practical reality for almost every organisation today.
Why digital technologies are used for learning
Thu, 9th Jul 2015
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Digital technologies offer new opportunities for teachers and education leaders, and new ways for parents and communities to contribute to learning.
Many businesses still lagging behind in BYOD adoption
Wed, 1st Jul 2015
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Nearly a third of companies still do not actively support a BYOD programme, despite the fact that mobility and remote working are growing trends.
Technology: Just one part of the security problem
Tue, 30th Jun 2015
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Companies face security risks beyond just technology, says industry association CompTIA. Lack of security policies and human error are key vulnerabilities.
BYOD security: Protect your data before it's too late
Tue, 23rd Jun 2015
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BYOD data protection policy is crucial as mobile devices are targeted by criminals, says Acronis. 38% of companies to rely on BYOD by 2016.
Kiwi company reaps the benefits of Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise UC platform
Tue, 23rd Jun 2015
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Alcaltel Lucent Enterprise has provided a Kiwi packing and cool storage company with a single unified communications platform for all employees.
Cisco VNI highlights growing landscape for Kiwi reseller
Mon, 22nd Jun 2015
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Cisco's tenth annual Visual Networking Index highlights some key growth areas for resellers as internet usage booms and connected devices change.
How to successfully implement BYOD in the classroom
Thu, 18th Jun 2015
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Transitioning to a BYOD school will have its problems, but there are some steps schools and teachers can consider when planning BYOD in the classroom.
Landesk looks at employee satisfaction and BYOD
Wed, 17th Jun 2015
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productivity
The majority of employees are satisfied with their IT departments, and BYOD is aiding productivity but is still a security gap, says Landesk.
BYOD and mobility boosting VoIP market
Thu, 11th Jun 2015
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The increase in smart devices has lead to a growth the VoIP services across the growth, according to new research.
Are Kiwi SMBs dismissing BYOD threats?
Mon, 8th Jun 2015
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Small business owners are not concerned about the security risks of BYOD, leaving their company vulnerable, according to a study by Kaspersky Lab.
Come 2020, 70% of people will be using smartphones
Fri, 5th Jun 2015
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By 2020, smartphone subscriptions will be more than double, reaching 6.1 billion, and 70% of the world’s population will be using smartphones.
Public WiFi and BYOD a backdoor route for cyberattacks
Wed, 3rd Jun 2015
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Companies need security measures to protect against cyber criminals accessing information & networks through activities staff may think are harmless.
Fortinet snaps up Meru; launches BYOD service
Thu, 28th May 2015
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Fortinet is the latest company in acquisition mode, announcing it will acquire Wi-Fi networking company Meru Networks, in a US$44 million deal.
BYOD security policies vital
Wed, 27th May 2015
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BYOD policies require commitment from all employees to follow security policies says Rick Bell, architect for UXC Connect.
New endpoint management offering coming as BlueChip inks deal
Fri, 22nd May 2015
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BlueChip Infotech has inked a deal to distribute Accelerite's Radia enterprise level endpoint management offering across Australia and New Zealand.
Mobility moves from BYOD to business transformation
Fri, 15th May 2015
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Australia is at the forefront of enterprise mobility maturity and vision with BYOD solved and companies seeking complex business transformation.
Disaster recovery: version 2.0 of online back up?
Thu, 7th May 2015
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Data is becoming more and more vital for businesses, and it is becoming even more difficult to protect that data.
Blurred lines putting enterprise security at risk
Wed, 6th May 2015
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Dell says with BYOD, social media and a 'booming' hackers market, privacy in the workplace is more important than ever before.
BYOD in the classroom: The benefits
Tue, 21st Apr 2015
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BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) is a trend that's taking hold of the education sector, bringing benefits such as increased accessibility to information a.
AVG releases Business SSO for IT providers and small businesses
Wed, 4th Mar 2015
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AVG Technologies, the online security company, has announced the immediate availability of AVG Business Secure Sign-On (SSO).