Who you gonna call? | Mobile computing solutions guide for CIOs

Briefings:Mobile computing solutions guide: IT on the go

Mobile computing solutions guide: IT on the go

Strategy: Who you gonna call?

Supporting a mobile computing strategy involves several components, including networking, security and storage -- and, of course, a mobile computing infrastructure. This chapter provides best practices on establishing security policies, offers the ins and outs of wireless and sifts through the trends and mobile cool-tool hype.

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  • Desk phone inching off desk, toward trash

    11 Mar 2008

    Article -  Desk phones will probably disappear, but not before IT staffs are more comfortable with the replacement technology.

  • Wireless computing predictions: Wi-Fi, Palm, RFID face issues

    30 Jan 2008

    Article -  Enough pundits are telling you what will happen in 2008. But ABI Research tells you that when it comes to wireless networking, there are a few things that won't happen.

  • How to manage SMS, IM and protect your company

    Tip -  Text messaging, or SMS, may be a simplified way of communicating. But, if left unmanaged, it could become a nightmare for IT.

  • WiMax technology clearing path to mainstream

    11 Jan 2007

    Column -  A number of industry moves have made WiMax almost ready for the mainstream. But there's good news and bad news to consider before making the move.

  • Wireless LAN planning guide

    Tip -  Wireless networking will soon be an indispensable part of any IT arsenal. But before you implement it, you'll need a plan of attack that covers security, staffing and management considerations.

  • Laptop theft easily preventable while on the road

    Tip -  The theft of laptops (and the data that's on them) is all too common when your employees are on the road. This no-brainer security primer will go a long way in keeping your mobile devices out of the hands of thieves.

  • Wireless networks: A planning guide

    Tip -  With an improving wireless security landscape and new standards emerging, planning for a wireless network isn't as complicated as it once was. Experts weigh in on the best practices for planning and securing your wireless network.