Nathan Eddy

Security issues, unseen expenses and control issues can more than mitigate the savings enterprises could reap through bring-your-own-device initiatives, according to a report from telecom and IT services provider Grudi Associates. While there has been explosion in the number of BYOD programs over the past year, there are growing concerns among IT departments that letting […]

While 95 percent of organizations move data at least once per year, 65 percent of companies said they are not confident sensitive data was protected during a migration, according to an August survey of C-Level IT executives conducted by data governance software specialist Varonis Systems. The survey found 96 percent of respondents reported concerns when […]

The market for tablet computers continues to expand with Fujitsu’s Stylistic Q702 device, a business hybrid tablet that incorporates the DuoSense fourth-generation (G4) product line of touch technology by N-trig, creators of the DuoSense pen and multi-touch user interface. Designed for use with Microsoft’s Windows 8 operating system, which debuts in October, the versatile device […]

The launch of Microsoft’s latest operating system, Windows 8, is a potentially risky move for the software giant, according to IT research firm Gartner. With mobile devices and experiences rapidly altering the way people live and work, Microsoft is adopting a more tablet-like interface to help it stay relevant, but could fall into the same […]

Electronics manufacturer Toshiba released what it claims is the world’s thinnest portable hard drive, the Canvio Slim, which measures just 9mm thick, 107 mm long and 75 mm wide, and boasts a storage capacity of 500GB. The drive, which will be available at select retailers and on ToshibaDirect.com in October 2012, carries a suggested retail […]

Reports that Apple’s in-house mapping application for the iPhone 5 was less than impressive failed to dampen enthusiasm for the smartphone, which finally went on sale around the world as eager fans spent the prior days camping out in front of Apple stores from Seattle to Sydney. For those who took advantage of the preorder […]

As more airline passengers demand in-flight Internet connectivity and low-cost carriers prepare to roll out free Web service to customers, airplane manufacturer Boeing announced the launch of a major initiative in which systems will be installed during production on the 747-8 and 777 by the end of 2013. The systems will have the capability to […]

Networking solutions specialist Netgear announced the release of its Centria all-in-one automatic backup, media server and high-speed WiFi router. Two versions, the WNDR4700 and the WNDR4720, which sports an internal 2-terabyte hard drive, are available. The appliances are sold worldwide through retail stores and online for $229.99 (WNDR4700) and $349.99 (WNDR4720). Both models have two […]

Networking and security software solutions specialist GFI Software announced that it acquired a cloud-based multi-platform mobile-device-management solution from U.K.-based mobile device security services firm VizualMobile. GFI Software plans to pitch the MDM solution to small and midsize businesses (SMBs) interested in boosting security for their bring your own device (BYOD) initiatives. GFI said the technology, […]

The worldwide cloud services market shows no sign of slowing down, with IT research firm Gartner forecasting public cloud services to grow 19.6 percent in 2012 to total $109 billion, led by strong gains in the business process services (also known as business process as a service, or BPaaS), which represent 77 percent of the […]

With the demands of 24-hour accessibility putting strains on organizations large and small, low-cost airline JetBlue could be getting ready to offer business travelers free in-flight wireless Web access, a deal that could push small businesses to consider the airline over others when mobile productivity is a premium request. A leaked internal email picked up […]

With the demands of 24-hour accessibility putting strains on organizations large and small, low-cost airline JetBlue could be getting ready to offer business travelers free in-flight wireless Web access, a deal that could push small businesses to consider the airline over others when mobile productivity is a premium request. A leaked internal email picked up […]