Tag Archive: consumerization of IT
The hidden dangers that come with the consumerization of IT
Posted on 16 Nov, 2012 by Rishi Chowdhury in Our take | 2 comments
The consumerization of IT has been an emerging trend in the business world over the last two years. Whether it is Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policies that allow workers to connect their personal smartphones, tablets and other devices to enterprise IT systems, or staff using consumer file-sharing tools like Dropbox in the workplace, one… Read more
The rise of iPad for the enterprise
Posted on 11 Apr, 2012 by Luke Taylor in Our take | Leave a comment
A few weeks ago, Pauline, Huddle’s Head of Public Sector, wrote about the exponential rise of the tablet in both private and public sector organizations and the buying frenzy sparked by the launch of the new iPad – three million tablets flew off the shelves in just 72 hours. Today, the latest figures from analyst house… Read more
Why consumer file sharing apps like Dropbox are just not enterprise-ready
Posted on 10 Apr, 2012 by James Matthews in Our take | 2 comments
Last week VentureBeat reported on a security hole discovered in Facebook’s iOS and Android apps as well as in Dropbox’s online file storage iOS app. According to VentureBeat, the flaw allowed anyone with access to a phone to copy login credentials as both Facebook and Dropbox store login information in unencrypted text files. Indeed, according to… Read more
The death of the traditional enterprise
Posted on 25 May, 2011 by Zuzanna Pasierbinska-Wilson in Our take | 1 comment
A few weeks ago, I presented at Internet World in London on the death of the traditional enterprise. Here are my thoughts. So, why the death of the enterprise? How will it die exactly? Of old age? With the decay of time? I believe it will die in battle. We are on an unavoidable collision… Read more