The Post-PC age: Do we choose miraculous, or mundane?

	Preston Gralla: Windows 8.1 is a winner, but PC sales will plummet, says Gartner | Darlene Storm: An EFF sticker on your laptop is an Insider Threat warning sign?
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	Jonny Evans: The Post-PC age: Do we choose the miraculous, or the mundane? There is a battle raging. This isn't just the one between Apple and others in the smartphone space, but sees those who aim to benefit humanity struggle against those who simply seek profit from our transient existence. Read More WHITE PAPER: TEKsystems Attributes of Successful Mobile Outsourcing Partnerships TEKsystems commissioned IDG to survey Computerworld's audience regarding their organizations' mobility strategy, the approaches they have pursued or are pursing in implementing mobile technology within their organization and the various ways providers have addressed or plan to address select mobility obstacles. . Learn More In this Issue Preston Gralla: Windows 8.1 is a winner, but PC sales will plummet, says Gartner Darlene Storm: An EFF sticker on your laptop is an Insider Threat warning sign? Ken Gagne: Steve Jobs movie trailer is meant for the masses Eric Berridge: Building a psychic IT network Sharky: Never thought about it that way, but true enough RESOURCE COMPLIMENTS OF: LogMeIn Powerful and secure remote support with LogMeIn Rescue For companies that want to compete in their industry, improving the customer experience is a top priority. To do that, having an on-demand remote support solution is essential. That's why companies around the world choose LogMeIn Rescue to provide powerful, secure support of any device, anytime, anywhere. Rescue offers a simple, reliable interface packed with all the features technicians want. Check out LogMeIn Rescue to learn more and start your free trial today. Preston Gralla: Windows 8.1 is a winner, but PC sales will plummet, says Gartner Microsoft is caught in the ultimate good news/bad news syndrome: Windows 8.1 will likely fix Windows 8's woes, but PC sales will still take a nose dive. So says two recent Gartner reports, and they may well be right. Read More Darlene Storm: An EFF sticker on your laptop is an Insider Threat warning sign? Although it's the golden age of surveillance, the feds still claim to be 'going dark' and want more domestic surveillance powers. Edward Snowden had an EFF sticker on his laptop, which was called a 'warning sign.' Tired of federal officials playing word games, a congressman has a bill that basically says "answer me or you're fired!" In the war on leakers, the Insider Threat Program extends beyond trying to identify national security threats to requiring federal employees to keep close tabs on co-workers, snitch on their stressed-out friends, and punish people who fail to report their suspicions. Read More WEBCAST: Workday The Mobile Enterprise Today's mobile enterprise requires important data anywhere, anytime. And with mobile enterprise applications, IT needs to offer simple, easy-to-use apps that employees will embrace – without compromising security. View Now Ken Gagne: Steve Jobs movie trailer is meant for the masses The first theatrical feature to portray the life of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs hits theaters this August 16. Does its trailer suggest any adherence to historical accuracy, or is it a shameless attempt to cash in on Apple's popularity? Read More Eric Berridge: Building a psychic IT network In this era of instant gratification you need infrastructure that bestows quasi-psychic powers on your workforce so that you know what your customers want before they know they want it. Read More Sharky: Never thought about it that way, but true enough This pilot fish's dad calls to say he's going to get an Android phone -- but he doesn't seem to be clear on anything else, including data plans or how to get apps. Read More
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