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• The BYOD debate is not over

  While a recent U.S.-based poll of 375 IT professionals showed the bring-your-own-device (BYOD) fad is fading, there's new evidence showing that BYOD still has plenty of life.

• Inside the bold plan to bring gigabit fiber to Detroit

  When discussing the ongoing revitalization efforts in Detroit, it's hard to miss the name Dan Gilbert. The founder of Quicken Loans, owner of the Cleveland Cavaliers, and a Detroit native himself, Gilbert's investment firms have funded dozens of tech startups in the city and turned its defunct old buildings into shiny new workspaces that look like Silicon Valley transplants.

• Does Fortinet's Meru buy mean we're in for even more Wi-Fi industry consolidation?

  Cybersecurity firm <a href="http://www.fortinet.com/press_releases/2015/fortinet-announces-agreement-to-acquire-meru-networks.html">Fortinet's purchase last week of wireless network manufacturer Meru Networks</a> for $44 million is the second major acquisition of a Wi-Fi hardware vendor in three months and, potentially, the start of a broader pattern.

• ‘Unlawful' WiFi hotspot blocking ruling highlights academic IT headaches

  Managing the wireless environment at the average college or university can be a difficult task at the best of times, and when students and staff start using personal hotspots the sort that provide wireless data access from the same -- it's not the best of times.

• Apple-IBM deal threatens Android's enterprise push

  The new Apple-IBM partnership seems sure to help Apple sell more iPads to businesses, but it may also be setting off alarm bells at mobile device management companies large and small.

• Why mobile strategies are stalling at many enterprises

  CIOs know the value of having a mobile strategy. So why aren't companies doing it right? A study from Accenture sheds some light on why some companies aren't moving forward fast enough with their mobility initiatives.

• Sprint-T-Mobile merger questions: Will regulators OK it? And, Legere as CEO?

  With reports out this week that Sprint and T-Mobile US are planning to announce a $32 billion merger this summer, two big questions linger: Would federal regulators approve the deal? And would T-Mobile CEO John Legere run the combined company?

• LG's new G3 smartphone: Simpler is better

  LG Electronics emphasized a simpler user experience during its unveiling of the new G3 smartphone that could prove to be a lot more than marketing noise.

• Microsoft's money pit: Surface has lost $1.2bn

  Microsoft has lost more than $1.2 billion so far on its Surface tablet business, an expensive experiment that makes tomorrow's revelations of new hardware an important milestone for the "devices" side of its corporate-refashioning strategy.

• Are iPads Making the Grade on College Campuses?

  Apple has made a big push to get iPads in the hands of college students -- and productivity apps such as iWork and now Office for iPad are helping. But one university professor says tablets 'fall far short' of meeting the prerequisites for serious college coursework.

• BlackBerry is laser-focused on the enterprise with BES10

  After encountering problems last year selling its newest smartphones, BlackBerry has shifted to a stronger focus on the enterprise, especially through distribution of its BlackBerry Enterprise Service 10 mobility management client software.

• Google aims for purity with Android Silver

  If you haven't heard of Android Silver -- assuming it's real -- yet, it's because it's not been officially announced by Google.

• 8 Tips to Improve Mobile Collaboration

  Mobile computing and workplace collaboration experts offer advice on how you can boost communication and productivity among your mobile employees.

• Microsoft Surface Mini seems likely to ship soon

  Microsoft may be prepping to ship a mini version of its Surface tablets within a month, based on an Amazon.com listing for a case custom made for the device.

• USB Type-C: Simpler, faster and more powerful

  The next generation of USB cables, the Type-C, will offer faster data streams, an increased ability to power devices, and better ease of use.