Evaluate

Evaluate

Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.

• Google Glass at Work could make some jobs easier

  With Glass for Work, Google aims to overcome the challenges the "smart glasses" have faced in the consumer marketplace. The new focus on enterprise could help field workers, manufacturers and engineers get more done hands-free. Continue Reading

• Review: Surface Pro 2 from an IT pro's perspective

  The Surface Pro 2 is quite serviceable as an all-in-one device, but it's not particularly great as a desktop replacement, notebook or tablet. For those still considering a purchase, the Surface Pro 3 addresses many of its predecessor's major flaws. Continue Reading

• How to choose the right EMM provider for your business

  Evaluate your enterprise mobility needs before considering any EMM vendors. Then ask the right questions about features, support and integration. And make sure to choose a provider that will evolve with the market. Continue Reading

• CDMA vs. GSM: Do consumers still care?

  As cellular technology develops, the carrier fights over standards like CDMA vs. GSM are starting to matter less and less. With LTE becoming the new standard, just how important are these differences to consumers? Continue Reading

• How to choose an EFSS vendor -- or a secure alternative

  There's no shortage of enterprise file sync and share vendors. Do your homework so you can pick the right provider -- and consider alternatives, too. Continue Reading

• Mobile cloud services bring user convenience, but at what cost?

  Mobile devices and the cloud pack a powerful one-two punch. The combo provides 24/7 data access but also raises security concerns in IT.Continue Reading

• MEAPs losing ground to other mobile app dev options

  Mobile enterprise application platforms continue to improve, but mobile application development platforms offer businesses more flexibility. The rapidly changing market can make it hard to stay current.Continue Reading

• BYOD or COPE: Which enterprise mobility strategy is right for you?

  COPE has emerged as a promising BYOD alternative, but it can cause just as many problems if not approached correctly.Continue Reading

• Why mobile businesses need 802.11ac access points

  802.11ac access points have finally arrived, bringing significant improvements over 802.11n -- especially now that everyone's on Wi-Fi.Continue Reading

• The next mobility model: COPE challenges BYOD

  As the initial excitement about the bring your own device trend dies down, alternate approaches to mobility are emerging. The corporate-owned, personally enabled (COPE) model aims to give more control without curbing users’ activities on smartphones...Continue Reading

• How does Box security help with auditing and compliance?

  Box's security features help IT admins audit data access and limit the sharing of sensitive information stored in the cloud.Continue Reading

• IBM MobileFirst FAQ

  IBM MobileFirst has grown quite a bit in the past few years, so it's worth taking a look at what it does and where it's headed.Continue Reading

• Google throws enterprise IT a bone with Android L

  Google has finally made good on long-awaited Android enterprise features. But skepticism remains on how the tech giant will implement the changes.Continue Reading

• Apple iOS 8 features leave IT pros wanting more

  Apple added some features for IT into iOS 8, but they still don't offer everything businesses need to integrate iOS devices into Windows environments.Continue Reading

• How to develop a consumer cloud services strategy

  The consumerization of IT can bring security risks as users look to unsanctioned cloud services. Get a strategy to make them work for you, too.Continue Reading