Nathan Eddy

Amid increasing speculation that Apple is working on a Internet-connected television set, a report from IT research firm Gartner projects other television manufacturers are making the move to the Web, too. Gartner forecasts that 85 percent of all flat-panel TVs produced in 2016 will be “smart” TVs—sets that are able to access a wide variety […]

Technology giant Dell announced the limited rollout of the latest addition to its Kace family of appliances, the K3000 Mobile Management Appliance, designed to address security concerns brought upon by bring your own device (BYOD) initiatives.The K3000 extends system management capabilities to enforce security policies for both corporate and personal mobile devices running on Apple […]

As 2013 approaches, small and midsize businesses are looking toward a variety of cloud-based solutions for a variety of business functions, including banking, company email, file sharing, data archiving and accounting, according to a survey of 435 SMBs by cloud and communications services provider Cbeyond. More than one in five (21 percent) of the respondents […]

Apple’s latest entry into the red-hot tablet market, the iPad Mini, has so far been a critical and commercial success. The 7-inch tablet, which starts at $329, has been even more successful than Apple anticipated, according to a blog post from NPD DisplaySearch, which reported Apple planned to sell 6 million units in 2012, but […]

Organizations of all sizes are facing fresh security challenges in the year ahead, due in a large part to bring your own device (BYOD) programs, social media networks and the general “consumerization” of IT, according to a report from information services specialist Wisegate. These threats from devices, applications and services, which are no longer fully […]

Data storage specialist Drobo on Dec. 13 released the 5N network-attached storage appliance, which features increased performance and data protection enhancements, including the company’s patented BeyondRAID and Data-Aware Tiering technologies. BeyondRAID provides thin-provisioning, instant expansion, mixed drive size flexibility, automatic protection levels, dual-disk redundancy, virtual hot spare and drive reordering, while automated Data-Aware Tiering automatically […]

It appears Apple’s mobile devices, including the iPhone 5 and iPad and iPad mini tablets, are finding favor among small and midsize businesses, according to a Dec. 12 report from cloud services provider Intermedia. For the last three months of available data, September through November of this year, Apple’s iOS operating system was the clear […]

Many IT organizations are not fully aware of which cloud applications are in use across the enterprise, making it difficult for enterprises to monitor and control user access to mission-critical applications and data, according to a survey of 400 IT and business at British and American companies with at least 5,000 employees. The report, conducted […]

Apple iPad 4 ($499) Still the best bet for an all-around outstanding tablet experience, the recently upgraded 9.7-inch iPad boasts a more powerful A6X chip, high-definition Retina display and Apple’s unbeatable design cues. Microsoft Surface ($499) With a keypad that doubles as a cover, the 10-inch Surface is perfect for Windows fans who still prefer […]

Zombie Strategies: Prepare (Free) A practical approach to dealing with the issue of a zombie apocalypse, this app offers a database of U.S. storage facilities, firearms dealers and more. PipClock (99 cents) Your best bet for surviving a nuclear holocaust, this app comes with target maps, world weather stats, and an Advanced Research Projects Agency […]

Angry Birds Seasons (99 cents) Everyone’s favorite mobile game returns in a winter-themed edition with special, and challenging, levels of pig-popping action. Christmas Tree Maker Pro (Free) Skip the muss and fuss of having a real tree and revel in the joy of virtually decorating one that you can carry around in your pocket. Gangnam […]

Surging numbers of emails cause workers to spend countless hours sorting, filing, flagging and tagging instead of focusing on action items, according to a survey of nearly 100 organizations by data governance software provider Varonis. The study, which questioned employees about their digital habits and vices, found that nearly a quarter receive between 100 and […]