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What’s New in IT?

What isn’t? With the internet of things there are so many options available to consumers that were not available even one month or one week ago.   With technology and job role functions evolving so fast, the best way to stay current is to become educated.  Here are just a few bits of interesting information. New for Every Day Consumers: In a  recent update Google’s Virtual Globe has introduced a feature called "Voyager." No longer will you be limited to only exploring places you've heard about, nor will you have to resort to randomly clicking on areas of the planet in hopes of finding a gem. Instead, "Voyager" presents you with dozens of curated journeys around the globe. Each voyage is centered around a theme. “Museums Around the World” will take you to a Street View of museums in every corner of the globe. If natural formations are more your speed, " Earth View " will show you "the most striking and enigmatic landscapes available in Goog

The Consumerization of IT

How many of our colleagues use their own personal devices for business purposes? Now, here’s the burning question. How many employers are aware that they are using those devices? Employees using personal devices at work are part of a growing revolution known as the consumerization of IT, or bring your own technology (BYOT). According to a recent Unisys-IDC study, workers reported that they are using smart phones, laptops and mobile phones in the workplace at nearly twice the rate reported by employers. This disconnect between what workers are doing and what IT leaders believe is happening is echoed in a recent survey of IT security professionals which highlighted the security and management threats posed by the growing use of personal devices like smart phones on corporate networks. About 40 percent of IT security decision makers in the Cisco-sponsored survey said they had experienced a breach or loss of information due to an unsupported network device. So what’s an IT organization t