A Technology Podcast

This is the pilot episode for a new bi-weekly podcast focusing on Information Technology.  IT Unwrapped (ITUW) is a laid back lounge style show where Steve and Dean Bostedor reflect on current IT related topics and offer advise based upon experience or too many big boy drinks. 

Website: http://www.itunwrapped.com

Your Hosts:

• Steve Bostedor
  • Host of The iPhone App Show
  • Hosted The iPad Show
  • 8 years of broadcasting tech shows
  • 15 years of grueling IT experience
  • Author of Bozteck VNCScan – http://www.bozteck.com/vncscan
• Dean Bostedor
  • Virgin Podcaster
  • Just starting out in IT
  • about 10 years of experience being a technology geek

This weeks guest:

• Tim Chaten
  • Host of many shows including The iPad Possibilities, App Advise Live,  and many more available on his website.

Introduction Story: Computer World “”iPads run amok: Does your company need a tablet policy?”

• iPad 2, Motorola Xoom, RIM PlayBook, and new versions of the Samsung Galaxy Tab
• Personal iPads and iPhones are making their way into the business without IT knowledge or control. – Good or bad?
• IT Departments are struggling with a change in paradigm and lack of control
• Security concerns
• Increased productivity in off hours
• Unharnessed possibilities
• Some companies with mobile device management

• Zenprise

• Provision iOS devices
• Proactively monitor and troubleshoot iOS user and Infrastructure problems
• Set iOS security policies and configurations
• Provision, secure and monitor BlackBerry, Google Android, Windows Mobile, Windows Phone and HP Palm OS as well as iOS devices
• No online pricing available

• Sybase Afaria
  • Ability to revoke usage of in house apps without locking them out of their personal items
  • Track compliance
  • remote lock/wipe
• Good Technology
  • iPhone app for secure mobile messaging and calendaring
  • No firewall opened on the enterprise so they must act as an intermediary

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