Security

NFC-Enabled BlackBerrys to Replace Physical Access Cards in 2012

BlackBerry users with NFC-enabled smartphones will soon discard physical access cards and use their handhelds for secure building access instead, if BlackBerry-maker RIM and HID Global have their ways.

‘Consumerization of IT’ Taking Its Toll on IT Managers

The use of iPads and Android smartphones for work tasks has obvious benefits to workers, but it's killing IT. Here's a breakdown of some revealing survey numbers about how IT managers feel about supporting various personal devices and opera

Easing Security Concerns Associated with Going Wireless

Windows 8 Unveiled Again: Metro UI Steals the Show

Windows 8 was the hot subject of the Microsoft Build conference keynote, from the ease of creating Windows 8 apps to the OS's ability to run on different devices. But it was the new Metro user interface that generated the most buzz. Here's

Citrix Receiver for PlayBook: Virtualization on BlackBerry Tablet

Today’s retailers face unprecedented pressure to secure their network connections, as they strive to create the digital-first approach consumers demand. Here are the major considerations for retailers looking to enable fast, reliable, and secur

Citrix Receiver for PlayBook: Virtualization on BlackBerry Tablet

BlackBerry-maker RIM has released a free, beta version of the Citrix Receiver enterprise virtualization software for the PlayBook tablet. Organizations that use Citrix to host applications can now security check Citrix-based e-mail, view documents an

Facebook Privacy: Uncovering 5 Important Settings

Three weeks after Facebook launched new privacy controls, these supposedly simpler settings have some users stumped. Here's where you can find five important settings that you need to revisit today.

Cloud Computing for Consumers: The Downsides

Cloud computing services make your digital life easier, but there are shortcomings such as outages, data leaks and vendor lock-in. Here are some ways to get by without the cloud and a few tips on when the cloud makes sense.

Android How To: Wipe Device Clean, Restore Factory Settings

In several situations, Google Android users will want to erase all the data on their smartphones and tablets and restore them to default settings. The following four-step process walks you through wiping your Android good and clean.

9/11: Stranded on a Ship with 100 CIOs

CIO Executive Council VP Rick Pastore recalls his experience on Sept. 11, 2001 spent with New York-area CIOs trapped and powerless aboard a ship with little communication and no way to return to port.

Survey: Value of the Cloud, Telecommuting Overstated

In a recent survey of mid-market IT decision-makers, cloud computing adoption and support for telecommuting had surprisingly low scores. Both are still seen as an option and not an answer.