Can RIM's BlackBerry 10 bring it back from the brink of obscurity?In a mobile security challenged world, Blackberry 10 might be just the ticket we've all been waiting for. Could it be that RIM is back in the game? Could be.February 21, 2013 by Ken Hess in BlackBerry
10 things you can do to boost your BYOD securityIf you're going to allow users to bring their own devices, find out what you can do to maintain security and be a happier you. These ten security recommendations will help you do both.February 20, 2013 by Ken Hess in Bring Your Own Device
Android security suffers the slings and arrows of outrageous fortuneAndroid's overwhelming popularity may be its undoing. Malware against Android exceeds threats against Windows. The threats are bigger and more is at stake than ever before.February 15, 2013 by Ken Hess in Mobility
A commentary on the business value of social networksTo how many social networks do you belong? How valuable are they to you? If they went away tomorrow, would you feel any impact to your business? Good questions to ask yourself.February 13, 2013 by Ken Hess in Enterprise Software
Should security concerns slow BYOD trend? Probably.With user devices facing security threats from every direction and with no end in sight, BYOD should slow down a bit. The real question is, "What's the answer to this ongoing threat?" The answer may surprise you.February 11, 2013 by Ken Hess in Security
The story of my near break with the cable companyWith the help of fellow ZDNetter, David Gewirtz, I've all but broken my vows with the cable company. Thanks to a diminutive device and an understanding family, we're almost 100 percent free of cable company jail. February 7, 2013 by Ken Hess in Mobility
Microsoft Office evolutionary angst: Change or go away.Complaining about Microsoft Office's ribbon is like complaining about moving a car's light dimmer switch from the floorboard to the steering column. Change with the times or go away.February 7, 2013 by Ken Hess in Microsoft
Two solutions for Apple's sliding profits: Convertible notebooks and cellular networksTo most of us, Apple's success approaches rocket ship status, but to analysts and investors, it's a different story. I have two ideas that could help Apple move into a higher orbit.January 24, 2013 by Ken Hess in Apple
Avoid BYOD cloud sprawl and greasy fingers with a private cloudA private cloud is more secure than public ones for your users and your company's data and is your answer to the inevitability of mobile device-induced cloud sprawl. You want fries with that private cloud?January 23, 2013 by Ken Hess in Security
Just when you thought it was safe to BYOC, now there's 'cloud sprawl'The consumerization of IT and the trend toward a more user-controlled technology environment have created a new phenomenon dubbed cloud sprawl. It's time to recognize it, analyze it, and mitigate it.January 21, 2013 by Ken Hess in Cloud
How 'bring your own cloud' could kill BYODPersonal cloud services are convenient, inexpensive, always available, and on the brink of destroying the entire BYOD movement.January 18, 2013 by Ken Hess in Cloud
Business trends depend on the unpredictable consumerIf you're banking on 2013 being the year of anything, you've missed the boat. That is, unless you're predicting the unpredictability of the almighty consumer.January 15, 2013 by Ken Hess in Tech Industry
Want huge success? Think Like Zuck. (podcast)Author of "Think Like Zuck," Ekaterina Walter and I discuss Mark Zuckerberg and other ultra-successful entrepreneurs and innovators.January 14, 2013 by Ken Hess in Reviews
More iOS 6 Development: Further Explorations of the iOS SDK with Kevin Kim (podcast)Kevin Kim, iOS developer, author and cofounder of AppOrchard and I discuss his new Apress book: More iOS 6 Development: Further Explorations of the iOS SDK. January 7, 2013 by Ken Hess in iOS
So long, Facebook and thanks for all the nothingCall it a New Year's resolution or call it finally coming to my senses but I'm dumping Facebook. This time for real and for good.January 3, 2013 by Ken Hess in Tech Industry