As previously discussed we have implemented a CYOD (Choose Your Own Device) program.  The device I chose was the Lenovo Helix, an Ultra Book tablet hybrid.Here is an interim review of the device after a month of full time use.Windows 8I've been using Windows at work for 15 years, up until approximately 1 year ... Read More

As pointed out here we are working through a Choose Your Own Device program (CYOD) to weigh the benefits against BYOD.We were offered to choose one of a standard group of devices.  The goal of the program was for the participants to use the device either as their primary or secondary device.These ... Read More

Providing users with flexibility in the devices they use for work is one of the most discussed topics in technology.Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) provides the greatest flexibility for users.  With so many variations available to the end users, BYOD also brings significant complexity from a management perspective.  Addressing all ... Read More

How would it impact your business to save 40-60% on your overall Security spend, and get more, potentially better Security?This is the question I ask clients most during consulting engagements.  Typically there are a variety of responses that end with the question "how?".On average organizations spend 5% of their total ... Read More

It's been great working with the BlackBerry team. And one of the perks is getting our hands on new devices. I've been using the Z10 since November and have been really enjoying it. A review and video can be found here.Many of the people I've been working with have been ... Read More

How to implement a Bring Your Own Technology strategy is still one of the most rampant conversations we have everyday with businesses.  There is no single technology that is going to make the implementation successful.  The goal of this guide is to outline the variables that need to be addressed ... Read More

What are our options when it comes to cloud security?  Cloud is largely a catch all phrase for things that we've already been doing for years like SaaS, IaaS, and virtualization.  As a result there are some pretty good techniques and technologies for securing your organizations data.   Let's take a ... Read More

Considering BlackBerry out of the game is like saying you won't drink water out of your tap now knowing that Coke exists. If you are interested in securely managing data on your smartphones and tablets you will at least look at BES10 and BlackBerry10.  While the competition is definitely popular ... Read More

The new BlackBerry 10 has arrived. Because Softchoice is part of the BlackBerry Technical Preview program, we had exclusive access to the technology (handset and server software) before it's official release, and I was able to spend a couple of weeks using the device. During that time, I had a chance ... Read More

Where I work we have a BYOC (Bring Your Own Computer) program.  Basically they provide a stipend every three years and we are expected to go buy a laptop that we manage.  The company also provides a Virtual Desktop Image with all of our business applications and all of the ... Read More