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1. More employees are likely to use their own phones for business
SmartBrief on ExecTech | Nov 17, 2009
By 2013, more than half of the mobile devices used by corporate employees will have been purchased by employees, who may then submit expenses for reimbursement, according to research by IDC. While the arrangement appears to be a cost-cutting strategy, it creates security risks, according to this article. Network World (11/13)
2. Gifts for the geek who has almost everything
SmartBrief on ExecTech | Nov 20, 2009
For the techies on your holiday shopping list who buy themselves every latest gizmo and gadget, PC World suggests 10 geeky items off the beaten path, including a full-size virtual keyboard that can be beamed onto any surface, and the Chargepod, which powers as many as six gadgets at a time. PC World (11/17)
3. Recounting tech's most unforgettable quotes
SmartBrief on ExecTech | Nov 16, 2009
Harry McCracken presents a list of the 25 tech quotes he deems most unforgettable, including Steve Jobs' "One more thing ..." and Al Gore's line that many have alleged showed him claiming credit for inventing the Internet. Technologizer.com (11/09)
4. Tips for boosting the IT team's morale
SmartBrief on ExecTech | Nov 19, 2009
Many IT teams in the past couple of years have seen colleagues let go and budgets cut, and it has taken a toll on morale and productivity. This article features tips from IT experts for keeping the workforce from feeling worn out or overwhelmed. Computerworld (11/17)
5. One-third of laptops last just 3 years
SmartBrief on ExecTech | Nov 18, 2009
Almost one-third of laptop computers malfunction or experience accidental problems within three years after being purchased, according to research firm Squaretrade. PC World (11/17)
6. CIOs offer perspectives on next year's IT trends
SmartBrief on ExecTech | Nov 16, 2009
The chief information officers of firms including Amtrak, Sunoco and Microsoft offer their insights into upcoming trends in information technology, including cloud computing and open-source technology, in a video with this blog post. TechRepublic (11/11)
7. Russian humor in space
SmartBrief on ExecTech | Nov 19, 2009
Russian cosmonaut Maksim Suraev provides a little comic relief in his blog posts from the International Space Station. In a recent post describing a photo, he wrote that he held a device that not only could spy on Americans in the station but also could "be used for martial arts training." Wired.com (11/18)
8. Some organizations see benefits in netbooks
SmartBrief on ExecTech | Nov 20, 2009
Netbooks remain the exception rather than the rule at U.S. enterprises, but budget tightening has driven some IT departments to give them a second look, despite their consumer-focused designs. Find out why some early adopters, including the business school at Southern Methodist University, are beginning to favor the cheap, streamlined computers over traditional laptops. Computerworld (11/18)
9. Ways to get better deals out of vendors
SmartBrief on ExecTech | Nov 18, 2009
The recession offers opportunities for enterprises to negotiate with vendors for better deals, but squeezing them too much can lead to a decline in service quality, experts say. Taking advantage of vendors can also lead to an increase in software audits, they note. Computerworld (11/17)
10. Using remote managed services to avert rogue user behavior
SmartBrief on ExecTech | Nov 16, 2009
IT users sometimes take matters into their own hands when an IT department can't keep up with their needs -- a phenomenon known as "organic IT." Some companies are trying to avert this behavior by turning to remote managed services. Business Technology Roundtable (11/13)
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