Trends The Consumerization of IT Perhaps the greatest single problem afflicting information technology in the enterprise today (outside of this lousy global economy) is how employees using their choice of devices to access corporate network resources impacts security. Although last month's RSA security conference ostensibly devoted its theme to the empowerment of individuals… Enterprise Scott M. Fulton View comments
Apple RWW Hangout - The New iPad Our new, regular Google+ Hangout time is 11:00 a.m. Pacific on Thursdays (here it is for every time zone). If we have a special show, like Invalid Argument, that's when it will air, and if not, we'll just have a free-for-all. You can watch live on the +ReadWriteWeb page on Google+, and you're welcome to join in. Just drop us a comment, and we'll… Jon Mitchell View comments
E-Learning KidReports Keeps a Record of Your Little One It's the middle of the afternoon, and you have a sudden pang in your side. What is my two-year-old doing right now?, you wonder. You want to know, but you don't want to be one of those annoying parents who phone the daycare facility every hour. And really, you're busy - you don't want to know every single thing the kid does. In our always-on… Alicia Eler View comments
Facebook Stop Facing, Booking and Poking on Facebook When Frank Anthony Polito's new book, "Lost in the '90s," goes on sale next week, he will think twice about promoting it on Facebook. That's because Facebook's new user terms, which went into effect last week, ban the use of the word "book." Facebook is trying to protect its trademarks and wants to curb the use of "book" as a verb for connecting… Social Dave Copeland View comments
Cloud Computing New Druva Mobile Sync and Protection Software Cloud synchronization vendor Druva announced today a new version 5.0 of its InSync software that provides a wide array of features, including the ability to remotely wipe a smartphone or tablet, geolocate and track the device, and encrypt data, too. From a single on-premises or cloud portal, IT personnel can view and manage backup, data access… David Strom View comments