There are no sacred cows to someone who believes that consumer devices and self-service IT are the keystones of the new business model. IT Apologist Ken Hess takes on Consumerization and bring your own device.
Kenneth 'Ken' Hess is a full-time Windows and Linux system administrator with 20 years of experience with Mac, Linux, UNIX, and Windows systems in large multi-data center environments.
It's funny to look back on my personal history with Linux and remember how subversive and alternative it once was. These days, it's just another operating system. That original subversive spark is gone.
An examination of the true state of the IT job market and the need for certification reveals some interesting results.
Gleaning from Adobe's 2013 Digital Marketing Optimization Survey, I found that less than half of the respondents have a mobile-optimized site or a mobile app.
In this off-topic post, I explore (no pun intended) the five major browsers and why you should care about them.
PowerShell is one of the best Windows tools available, but it could be even better. Here are my five suggestions for a better PowerShell experience.
There's been much angst and consternation surrounding Windows 8, the big Blue update, and the missing Start button. Fear not, Windows faithful, Ken Hess is here to help with suggestions for a Windows 8 rebuild.
More than 1,600 respondents' data created this report on current BYOD trends, concerns, and practices. Can you guess which mobile platform is the most popular for BYOD?
Back in January, Microsoft announced that it had sold 60 million Windows 8 licenses. That was four months ago. Where is it now? Some analysts say "dead". Microsoft ain't bovvered.
Inquiring minds want to know what you think of BYOD privacy. Take part in an eight-question survey to express your opinions on the topic.
This week's Great Debate topic is: "Can Windows 8 be saved?" Here's a news flash for you and the debaters — Windows 8 doesn't need saving.