Vendor to IT: You're blocking the wrong services

iOS 7 tips and tricks you need to learn Ellison's team pulls off stunning America's Cup comeback Network World Daily News AM September 26, 2013 Share this email Vendor to IT: You're blocking the wrong services IT departments have only a loose handle on what types of cloud-based services are being used within their organizations, and many services are being used without the IT department's blessing. Meanwhile, in an attempt to curb this behavior, IT departments commonly block popular cloud-based services, but allow potentially more high-risk services to be used unfiltered. READ MORE   Issue highlights 1. iOS 7 tips and tricks you need to learn 2. Ellison's team pulls off stunning America's Cup comeback 3. INSIDER Measuring Social Media ROI Takes Off for Virgin America 4. Stanford researchers develop 1st computer using only carbon nanotube transistors 5. New US bill aims to curb NSA collection of phone and other records 6. 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