Why your business should upgrade to 802.11AC Wave 2 Wi-Fi

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	Why your business should upgrade to 802.11AC Wave 2 Wi-Fi Four reasons why now is the time to upgrade to 802.11ac Wave 2 Wi-Fi. Read More : LogMeIn Avoid the Sales/IT Collision Scenario This InfoWorld research report, based on an IDG QuickPulse survey administered to IT professionals, will provide insight into the BYOA trend, identify pain points associated with traditional online meeting tools, and address business-driven IT requirements that benefit the overall organization. Learn More In this Issue 6 productivity tips for Chromebook power users FCC to smack AT&T with $100M fine for choking "unlimited" data plan speeds Virtual Mobile Infrastructure: Secure the data and apps, in lieu of the device Mobile security: the coming battle of hardware versus software Two years on, Google's Project Loon drifts into focus HP aims for quick switch to Windows 10 on PCs, tablets Xirrus takes aim at headaches of 'guest' Wi-Fi networks IDG Contributor Network: Speedier 5.4-Gigabit Wi-Fi routers coming this year INSIDER Review: Double your iPhone battery life with these 6 smartphone cases INSIDER 8 ways to jumpstart your career WHITE PAPER: LogMeIn Bridging the Gap Between Users and IT The BYOA trend is accelerating, as more users are ditching their current solution and introducing their own collaboration apps into the workplace, often without consulting IT. Read this study to learn four ways IT pros can regain control of collaboration. Learn More 6 productivity tips for Chromebook power users These smart features make working on a Chromebook snappier and seamless Read More FCC to smack AT&T with $100M fine for choking "unlimited" data plan speeds The Federal Communications Commission said it plans to fine AT&T Mobility $100M – the agency’s largest fine ever -- for severely slowing down data speeds for customers with unlimited data plans. The FCC’s investigation revealed that millions of AT&T customers were slowed for an average of 12 days per billing cycle, significantly impeding their ability to use common data applications such as GPS mapping or streaming video. And the company failed to adequately notify its customers that they could receive speeds slower than the normal network speeds AT&T advertised, the FCC stated.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here Read More Virtual Mobile Infrastructure: Secure the data and apps, in lieu of the device VMI offers an effective, efficient way to provide access to sensitive mobile apps and data without compromising security or user experience Read More WHITE PAPER: XO Communications Putting the Kibosh on Shadow IT Read this paper to learn best practices for setting up an internal, IT-based cloud brokerage function that service the entire organization. Find out how this approach enables you to retain top-down visibility and control of network security and manage the impact of cloud traffic on your WAN. Learn More Mobile security: the coming battle of hardware versus software According to security experts, there are several paths forward for mobile payments, each with its own security implications Read More Two years on, Google's Project Loon drifts into focus Google X project is clearing technical and price hurdles, but commercial plans are still unknown Read More HP aims for quick switch to Windows 10 on PCs, tablets One of HP's first products to get Windows 10 will be the 8-inch Pro Tablet 608 G1 Read More WHITE PAPER: Aternity End User Experience Monitoring Landscape Learn how traditional APM and device monitoring products leave enterprise IT Ops teams blind to what workforce users are actually experiencing. Learn More Xirrus takes aim at headaches of 'guest' Wi-Fi networks Wireless hardware vendor Xirrus is rolling out what it's hoping is a way to simplify Wi-Fi management and make the experience less annoying – today, the company announced a new MDM suite called EasyPass. Read More IDG Contributor Network: Speedier 5.4-Gigabit Wi-Fi routers coming this year Current, latest-tech Wi-Fi routers, running at 3.2 Gbps, are about to be superseded. Read More INSIDER Review: Double your iPhone battery life with these 6 smartphone cases There is a thriving aftermarket for smartphone cases, some of which just offer protection while others contain a battery that can recharge your phone. In this review, we looked at six of them.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here(Insider Story) Read More INSIDER 8 ways to jumpstart your career With family, work and personal obligations, few IT professionals feel they have extra time to sharpen their career prospects. But in reality, small changes can make a big difference. We’ve collected advice from experts on the tweaks IT professionals can make to improve their career prospects.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here(Insider Story) Read More
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