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  • Why One CIO Is Saying 'No' to BYOD

    A growing backlash threatens to thwart the BYOD trend. The CIO of a large electrical contractor explains why his company will "never have a BYOD environment.'

    Written by Tom Kaneshige25 June 14 04:05
  • CIOs Face BYOD Hard Reality: Employees Don't Care

    Firing a worker for not reporting a lost or stolen tablet or smartphone may seem extreme, but at some companies things have come to that. How can CIOs get workers to take BYOD policies seriously?

    Written by Tom Kaneshige25 April 14 23:07
  • Think Deleted Text Messages Are Gone Forever? Think Again

    A former federal prosecutor and cybercrime expert tells CIO.com how IT departments can retrieve text messages that the user thought were deleted months or even years ago. As more litigation and investigations turn on the content of texts, every CIO needs to know how to find the smoking gun.

    Written by Tom Kaneshige11 March 14 20:20
  • How BYOD Puts Everyone at Legal Risk

    If your BYOD policy goes too far you may be prosecuted for unfair labor practices. However, courts expect you to produce all relevant data in discovery proceedings. Meanwhile, your employees may fear retaliation if they don't sign draconian BYOD policies. CIO.com talks to attorneys to better understand the legal side of BYOD.

    Written by Tom Kaneshige21 Nov. 13 17:25
  • Is Samsung poised to push Android past iOS in the enterprise?

    The mobile world changes fast. Case in point: A year ago thinking that Android devices could be on par with -- and perhaps even overtake -- Apple in the enterprise would have been considered crazy. But the today the race is neck and neck.

    Written by Tom Kaneshige12 Nov. 13 17:24
  • iPad Pilot Programs' Dirty Little Secrets

    iPads in the enterprise is a great concept and many companies are eager to roll out pilot programs. However, the reality is that these programs can drag out for years, thousands of iPads sit in warehouses waiting for programs to be approved. So how can pilot programs take off?

    Written by Tom Kaneshige17 Sept. 13 16:39
  • 5 BYOD pitfalls and how you can avoid them

    Vague policies, rogue apps, zombie phones can doom even the best Bring Your Own Device intentions. But the good news is it's not too late to make game-changing adjustments.

    Written by Tom Kaneshige20 June 13 00:25
  • How to craft the best BYOD policy

    What is a good BYOD policy? Step one is to clarify the rights of both company and employee and state upfront what's business and what's personal. But there's a lot more to it. In this interview with a technology transactions lawyer, CIO.com explores the do's and don'ts of BYOD policies.

    Written by Tom Kaneshige01 May 13 17:31
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