Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) stories - Page 8
One of the more obvious acronyms you’ll encounter in the information technology, BYOD is exactly what it appears to be: your own devices used at home, but brought into the office and used for work. BYOD is a big deal in the technology space because it requires careful management, with issues including keeping personal information and apps separate from professional ones, securing company data, and establishing how support is provided. With the proliferation of smartphones, tablets and personally-owned laptops and other devices, BYOD is a practical reality for almost every organisation today.
Mobile devices biggest enterprise security threat - report
Thu, 8th Apr 2021
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
Businesses at risk from cyber criminals due to rushed remote working during COVID-19, says Verizon. 49% experienced cybersecurity issues.
Crawl, walk and run with SASE adoption
Tue, 23rd Mar 2021
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saas
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malware
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iaas
Organisations seeking to deploy a secure access service edge (SASE) platform should start with crawl, walk, run approach, says report.
Aspera Mobile introduces rugged feature phone
Tue, 16th Mar 2021
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mobility
Aspera Mobile launches new budget mobile phone designed for outdoor use. The R40 is rugged and waterproof, with popular apps pre-loaded.
ComCom: Broadband pricing stagnant in 2020 despite NZers flocking online
Tue, 16th Mar 2021
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Despite increased demand, fixed line broadband pricing remains expensive tor all tiers compared to other countries in the OECD.
OPPO's Find X3 smartphone series shoots for one billion colours
Tue, 16th Mar 2021
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mobility
OPPO has launched itself back into the smartphone market with the release of its new 'premium and futuristic' Find X3 Series.
Dropbox acquires document sharing platform DocSend
Mon, 15th Mar 2021
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document management
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ecm
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mdm
Dropbox has agreed to buy document management firm DocSend for $165m as it looks to capitalise on remote working opportunities.
Popular iPhone call recording app left recordings unsecured on the web
Mon, 15th Mar 2021
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apps
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apple
A researcher discovered the vulnerability in a free app called Automatic call recorder, offered for free on the App Store for iPhone.
Yubico pledges to secure world's most at-risk organisations
Mon, 15th Mar 2021
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mfa
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iam
Yubico is partnering with Microsoft to offer 25,000 free YubiKey security keys to high profile and high risk organisations across 31 countries.
Telstra switches on low band 5G network for commercial use
Thu, 11th Mar 2021
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5g & beyond
Telstra launches low band 5G network across 1200 sites, using repurposed spectrum. Aims to cover 75% of Australia by June.
PC & smartphone markets on strong growth trajectory in 2021 - IDC
Thu, 11th Mar 2021
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uc
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supply chain
Worldwide smartphone shipments could achieve a 5.5% growth rate this year - and PC shipment rates will also grow 18.2%.
SMBs look to laptops for work mobility, but many don't see a future in remote working
Thu, 11th Mar 2021
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Laptops are the future of work for many SMBs in Asia Pacific post-COVID-19, but owners may not be ready, says a new survey from IDC and ASUS.
Jamf acquires tools from cmdSecurity to secure macOS enterprise offerings
Wed, 10th Mar 2021
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
Jamf has acquired technical assets from cmdSecurity to enhance its Apple device management platform with new security capabilities.
Biometric IoT monetisation opportunities suffer from strategic misalignment - report
Tue, 9th Mar 2021
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biometrics
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iot
Strategic misalignment is the prevalent threat keeping innovative biometric monetisation from reaching critical mass in the larger IoT ecosystem.
Modern device management – enterprise-grade endpoint security for home workers
Mon, 8th Mar 2021
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microsoft
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To support and empower employees, organisations need enterprise-grade security that reaches beyond the confines of the workplace.
MDM In 2021 – It's time to switch to modern management
Mon, 8th Mar 2021
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microsoft
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Microsoft Intune is set to become the clear leader in mobile device management, with 35% global market adoption expected in 2021 and over 50% in 2022.
Fujitsu designs new notebooks for the new style of working
Mon, 8th Mar 2021
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hybrid & remote work
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Fujitsu unveils new LIFEBOOK models designed for professionals navigating remote working, featuring Intel's 11th gen vPro platform.
Interview: It's time to rename MDM to Modern Device Management
Mon, 8th Mar 2021
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malware
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zero trust security
Mobile device management is no longer about being tied to physical devices - in fact, IT administrators shouldn't even need to go near them.
E-waste becoming a massive issue for businesses, so what can be done?
Mon, 23rd Nov 2020
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byod
COVID-19 has led to a surge in e-waste and data security concerns as employees use more devices, according to a study by Blancco Technology Group.
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The ultimate network security audit checklist
Fri, 13th Nov 2020
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wireless networks
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cybersecurity
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byod
Organisations warned to prioritize network security as cybercrime damage is projected to rise. Regular audits can minimize attacks.
Nokia phones lead trust rankings finds Counterpoint research
Mon, 2nd Nov 2020
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nokia
Nokia phones are leading the Android ecosystem in providing the fastest software and security updates across the entire portfolio.