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Published at Computerworld – 8/11/2010

Apple’s iOS 4 introduced a new mobile device management (MDM) service that significantly improves the iPhone’s enterprise pedigree. In this article, I look at Apple’s decision to have third-party vendors to provide the actual management console and server. Along the way, I look at the challenges facing IT professionals when it comes to managing an ever-growing range of mobile devices (each with their own potential management and security issues) and how many of those third party vendors can provide a solution for managing multiple mobile platforms (Android, Blackberry, Windows mobile, and so forth) as well as just Apple’s iOS.

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Published at Enterprise Mobile Today – 8/9/2010

With the release of iOS 4, Apple included a new mobile device management (MDM) service. This service is the cornerstone behind the major enterprise features introduced in iOS 4/ In this article, I review the methods and limitations for managing iOS devices in past iOS releases and discuss how the new MDM service functions, the advantages it offers, and introduce you to the third-party vendors who are shipping management server solutions based around this new service. If you need to manage iPhones or other iOS devices in the workplace (be it a small office or a large enterprise), here’s your introduction to how to do it.

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Published at Peachpit Press – 8/4/2010

Do I need a hard drive tool beyond Disk Utility and which tool should I buy? That’s one of the most common questions I get asked and something I’ve written about several times. The truth is Disk Utility can repair many problems, but it has some limitations that make having some other options a good idea. In fact, some of the tools on the market are worth having because they have some great features beyond the basic diagnosing and repairing of problems. In this article, I take a look at the current field of excellent drive utilities, what extra features they offer, and how to pick the one(s) that’s best for you.

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