The new workplace: are you ready? Implications for IT managers [ Source: IBM ]
May 2012- In this White paper, learn about the the six-step blueprint from IBM Workplace Infrastructure Strategy and Design Services. Designed specifically to help organizations envision and create new workplaces. This solution provides a strategy and road map for establishing an agile workplace environment with improved service levels, enhanced productivity and reduced costs, while fostering business innovations.

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Getting a better grip on mobile devices [ Source: IBM ]
May 2012- The increasing use of smartphones and tablet computers as business tools has brought organizations and their employees new levels of productivity, flexibility and mobility. But their use is a double-edged sword, bringing with it new levels of complexity to IT management and security. To cope, organizations need to put into place new policies for business use. Will employees be permitted to use their personal devices, or is there a ...

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Risks of Social Media [ Source: CommVault ]
May 2012- Social media, when used in a corporate setting, represents a balancing act of rewards and risks for IT, business and senior management in virtually any organization or industry. This white paper analyzes the risks associated with social media in a corporate setting, and offer suggestions on how to manage those risks.

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Mobile Device Management Glossary [ Source: Fiberlink ]
May 2012- The team at MaaS360 talk to prospects and customers about Mobile Device Management (MDM) every day. It has been noticed that there are a number of people looking for basic information regarding MDM. To help the community, this document has been prepared to contain a glossary of important mobile device management terms. Examples include ActiveSync, APNS, SCEP and OTA Configuration.

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True SaaS for Mobility [ Source: Fiberlink ]
May 2012- Consumerization of IT and mobility trends are driving the need for a new approach to manage an increasingly diverse enterprise device environment. Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) enables IT to keep up with the rapid pace of change in mobility and evolve with the speed at which business is conducted today. The purpose of this paper is to clarify what MaaS is, how it works, and what's important when evaluating mobility solutions.

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Mobile Device Management eBook: Your Guide to the Essentials and Beyond [ Source: Fiberlink ]
May 2012- As time passes more and more businesses are grappling with Mobile Device Management (MDM). Users are bringing their favorite devices to work and expecting IT to support those devices. There's two ways to look at it. On one hand, your company can save a lot of money and see an increase in employee productivity and satisfaction. On the other, what happens if a device with corporate data on it gets lost or stolen? <br&...

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How to Secure Mobility in an Increasingly Remote Workforce [ Source: Dell/Windows 7 ]
April 2012- In 2010, more than 26 million Americans, or nearly 20 percent of the U.S. workforce, worked from home or remotely for an entire day at least once a month, according to Telework 2011, a WorldatWork report. These statistics make it clear: A good chunk of our workforce has more than one office. Download "Secure Mobility: Inside Windows 2008 DirectAccess" to understand the potential for great job satisfaction, and benefits and challenges ...

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McCain Canada deployed BlackBerry PlayBook tablets with a custom application to their salesforce [ Source: BlackBerry ]
April 2012- BlackBerry® PlayBook™ tablets in order to enhance mobility within their sales force - along with a customized application designed by DigiFlare Inc. DigiFlare created the app for McCain's Canadian sales team that is designed to allow them to have immediate access to important information about their products. Multitasking, Adobe® Flash®, and video capabilities are just a few features of the BlackBerry ...

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PlayBook Video about two Grade 6 classrooms that are using PlayBook tablets [ Source: BlackBerry ]
April 2012- RIM recently worked with Park Manor Public School in Elmira, ON to integrate BlackBerry PlayBook tablets in two Grade 6 classrooms. The project went so well that the school agreed to do a case study with our team. Check out this great story on the value of PlayBook tablets in Education!

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Tour Operator Uses BlackBerry Smartphone to Help Drive Sales, Improve Efficiency and Build Competitive Advantage [ Source: BlackBerry ]
April 2012- Sending more than 22,000 high school and university students on trips abroad each year requires logistical prowess and constant communication. Dealing primarily with young adults, Breakaway soon learned that typical office hours were inconvenient and ineffective. Recognizing the opportunity to use a mobile solution, the company deployed 23 BlackBerry smartphones to its sales staff. The sales staff now uses email, text, BlackBerry Messenger and social ...

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