Wearables are everywhere, but are they part of BYOD?The wearables market is booming and growing. In 2015, consumers purchased an estimated 72.1 million wearables. The question is, "Are wearables part of BYOD?"January 20, 2016 by Ken Hess in Hardware
The real-time data disconnect: A survey of reality vs. perceptionWhile most CXOs can agree that real-time streaming data analysis has a positive impact and that their companies can perform it, the reality is that most of them cannot. There's a disconnect somewhere. Finding out the true state of your company's real-time analytic capability will surprise you.December 28, 2015 by Ken Hess in Big Data
Security 2016: Taking back the networkIf you're tired of being threatened by identity theft, credit card hacks, social engineering, service station skimming, and malware-a-plenty, you're not alone. IT people are angry and are about to open a large can of old-fashioned whoop ass in the ongoing battle of good vs. evil.December 15, 2015 by Ken Hess in Security
360 Total Security Anti-virus first impressions: Refreshingly subtle but thoroughAnti-virus software is the silent protector. Like backups, you only miss them when they don't work. 360 Total Security anti-virus software is a refreshing look at the lowly anti-virus software application.December 14, 2015 by Ken Hess in Security
The ultimate answer to the handling of big data: the mainframeWhy is the trusty old mainframe still relevant? This survey of 187 IT pros tells the tale.November 23, 2015 by Ken Hess in Big Data
Do IT pros work too much? Survey says 'Yes'More than 600 IT pros made their collective voice heard in a new survey conducted by Spiceworks. You're working longer hours and there's no end in sight. The people who work the longest hours won't surprise you.November 16, 2015 by Ken Hess in IT Priorities
Who can make sense of the social media data din? Buzzlogix does and you can tooThere's more to social media than lunch pictures, cat videos, and Kardashian antics. Social media offers real data in real time and smart people listen.November 11, 2015 by Ken Hess in Big Data
Crucial's new BX200 SSD delivers affordable TLCCrucial's first 16nm TLC NAND Flash delivers performance at a price point that's consumer friendly in a neat 2.5-inch SSD.November 3, 2015 by Ken Hess in Hardware
Windows 10 enterprise adoption: Who's in? Survey says...Microsoft stated on October 6th that more than 110 million devices already run Windows 10. But which businesses have already bought into Microsoft's latest desktop operating system? This survey has the answers.October 19, 2015 by Ken Hess in Windows 10
Buzz Aldrin wants you to pick up STEAM, to get your ass to Mars, and to share spaceAstronaut Buzz Aldrin and I had a good talk about Mars, the moon, STEAM, and sharing space through education.October 16, 2015 by Ken Hess in Tech Industry
IT budgets expected to grow slowly in 2016: Security and cloud will sufferThe IT show must go on, but do you know where the most of the IT budget spending will go in 2016? Hint: Think geriatric software.September 30, 2015 by Ken Hess in IT Priorities
SpiceWorld 2015: 'The most happenin' IT conference around'SpiceWorld 2015 cranks up today in Austin Texas and it should be quite a show. With a sponsor list that reads like a Silicon Valley who's who and the party atmosphere of Austin, how can you go wrong?September 23, 2015 by Ken Hess in Enterprise Software
SimpleMDM for Apple devices is both simple and powerfulMany mobile device management suites are so large and complex, or so heavy-handed, that administrators become frustrated and users become disgruntled. Enter, SimpleMDM.September 16, 2015 by Ken Hess in Consumerization
Survey highlights Mac vs. PC buying in back to school shopping trendsMore than 4,000 shoppers surveyed give you their outlooks on Mac, PC, tablets, and more for Fall semester 2015.August 18, 2015 by Ken Hess in Apple
Faulty devices are a big problem for consumers and mobile carriers, survey saysTwo out of three surveyed said they'd switch mobile carriers and/or device manufacturers due to functionality issues. One out of three report having problems with their devices at least once a month.August 12, 2015 by Ken Hess in Mobility
