Business
Should IT let users bring their own laptops and smartphones? [podcast]
We've been talking about the consumerization of IT for years, but it's now reaching an inflection point. Is it time for IT to accept it and adapt?
Play audio version
We've been talking about the consumerization of IT for years, but it's now reaching an inflection point. Is it time for IT to accept it and adapt?
The Big Question is a joint production from ZDNet and TechRepublic that I co-host with Larry Dignan. Larry is traveling on the west coast this week so he couldn't make it, but he'll be back next week. My colleague Bill Detwiler, TechRepublic's Head Technology Editor, pinch-hit for him this week.
You can play this 29-minute episode from the Flash-based player at the top of the page or:
If you enjoy this podcast, please go to to our iTunes page to rate it and leave a short review.
Stories discussed in this episode:
- Five technology trends to watch in 2010 (TechRepublic)
- Poll: Has the Web browser become your most-used interface platform? (TechRepublic)
- How did IT fall so far behind the tech curve? (ZDNet)
- Did The Wall Street Journal sabotage businesses by publishing tips on how to circumvent IT? (TechRepublic)
- Gartner: Ability to leverage consumerization of IT will make or break businesses (ZDNet)