Daily Mobile Computing Feed – Oct 29, 2012

Daily aggregation of mobile computing news from @cloud_aware, mobileaware.net.

  • Mobile computing as a state of mind not just technology | SmartPlanet
  • The advantages of real-time data from millions of other people will revolutionize the use of mobile computing in three major industries. IBM Research&. (more)

  • BYOD: Getting Ahead of the Mobility Curve
  • RetailWire “Bring your own device” (BYOD) has become a hot topic in retail because it can address these opportunities. However, implementing it poses challenges, including keeping company information secure, unifying and enforcing data and privacy policies, and … (more)

  • BYOD security risks
  • ITWeb Bring your own device (BYOD) is an ever-increasing global trend that poses security risks for companies, although being a convenience to employees. Just as the advent of the Internet has enabled employees to work remotely, smartphones and tablets are … (more)

  • Dell And Its BYOD Strategy
  • The Data Center Journal (blog) The world of computing is undergoing many changes and one of the biggest factors that is driving change is the growth in mobility. Though traditionally known for its products in the personal computers arena, Dell has now drawn up a strategy that has a … (more)

  • Firms should consider regulatory, security impact of BYOD, Gartner advises
  • FierceMobileIT Before implementing a BYOD program, enterprises should consider the regulatory and security ramifications of such a move, advised Gartner analysts Leslie Fiering and Van Baker. Not all employees see a link between their personal liability, the company … (more)

  • Google unveils new Nexus tablets, phone
  • San Jose Mercury News Keeping up the pressure on its mobile computing rivals, Google on Monday unveiled a new Nexus phone and tablets, along with new features for its popular Android mobile software. Google took the wraps off its latest Nexus gadgets, including new 7-inch … (more)