Apple's iOS, where "i" is for irony
Apple has repeatedly stated that they are a consumer company and not interested in the Enterprise. Funny, but their operating system says different.
Consumerization: BYOD
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.
Ken Hess
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.
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Boxtone: Outside the box enterprise mobility management (podcast)
Podcast with Boxtone's CMO/CPO, Brian Reed. We discuss Enterprise mobility from Boxtone's perspective. They're also offering an "outside the box" 99 cent per user special.
Hey, how about some free stuff from Microsoft? Seriously.
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Linux is not a "second string" operating system
While Linux might not enjoy a huge desktop market at present, there are some of you who think that's about to change. Especially the gamerz among you.
Is Windows 8 a catastrophe or a success?
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I have an iPad, so why do I need a virtual desktop?
Many iPad users question the need for a Windows virtual desktop when the iPad has everything necessary to work as a remote computer.
SSH has something new for you: CryptoAuditor
The newest way to protect and to maintain your environment from the people who brought you SSH: Crypto Auditor.
Absolute Software: The power to manage mobile devices absolutely
Absolute Manage allows IT administrators to inventory, secure, provision and manage Android, Windows phones, Apple iOS devices, PCs, Macs and Windows computers.
What the coming Tech Bloom means to you
It's not surprising that every few years there's a "Tech Bloom" but this one looks like an entire bouquet. Find out what's driving this bloom and where you fit into it all.
Why does a Virtual Engineer want your tech job?
If you think that your job isn't vulnerable to replacement by zero cost labor, you should reconsider. Researchers are almost ready to release the "Virtual Engineer" into the workplace.