Chrome shows Web platform strength with serious productivity apps

Say what you will about Google's Chromebooks, but Google's effort to turn its Web browser into an operating system unto itself is benefiting all Chrome users - no matter what device they use.

Share on LinkedIn Comment on this article Share with Google+ Published on: May 6th, 2013 ITBusiness Staff


6 fresh Apple iPhone 6, iOS 7 concept designs

There hasn't been a whole lot of innovation on the product side at Apple since the original iPad. It's mostly been incremental. Aside from the iPad Mini, the most significant new iPhone product

Share on LinkedIn Comment on this article Share with Google+ Published on: April 15th, 2013 ITBusiness Staff

So if the PC is dying, what happens next?

Is the personal computer dead, as this Forbes article suggests? A 14 per cent decline in shipments year-over-year doesn't suggest a healthy market. But let's distinguish between the consumer and corporate markets. Yes,

Share on LinkedIn Comment on this article Share with Google+ Published on: April 15th, 2013 ITBusiness Staff

Mobilicity and Public Mobile join Wind in seeking buyer

All three new entrants operating wireless networks in Canada are up for sale, according to a report by Rita Trichur and Boyd Erman in The Globe and Mail today. Telus Corp. is in

Share on LinkedIn Comment on this article Share with Google+ Published on: April 12th, 2013 ITBusiness Staff

‘Galaxy Win’ adds to long list of Samsung devices launching soon

Samsung Corp. is announcing so many new additions to the Galaxy family of mobile devices lately that it might have to rename the brand as "Samsung Universe" to make room for everything. Think

Share on LinkedIn Comment on this article Share with Google+ Published on: April 8th, 2013 ITBusiness Staff

Facebook Home an instant enemy of security pros

While there are no doubt many Facebook fans out there who look forward to having the social network at the centre of their mobile experience with Facebook Home, don't count security experts as

Share on LinkedIn Comment on this article Share with Google+ Published on: April 5th, 2013 ITBusiness Staff

Android dos and don’ts for SMBs

In a bring your own device world, it’s becoming harder and harder for businesses to restrict what mobile devices employees bring into their network. What was once the sold domain of the business-friendly

Share on LinkedIn Comment on this article Share with Google+ Published on: April 5th, 2013 Jeff Jedras

Ways the BlackBerry Z10 bests the iPhone

While we're adjusted to BlackBerry Z10 being on the market here in Canada since the beginning of March, our friends south of the border just got their hands on the new smartphone. That's

Share on LinkedIn Comment on this article Share with Google+ Published on: April 3rd, 2013 ITBusiness Staff

SecureKey now offers trusted platform as a mobile service

A Toronto-based firm has launched a new service that will allow companies to confirm the identity of their employees and customers using smartphones and third-party profiles, while keeping privacy in tact. SecureKey Technologies

Share on LinkedIn Comment on this article Share with Google+ Published on: March 26th, 2013 Brian Jackson

BlackBerry Secure Work Space for iOS & Android aims at Samsung Knox, Galaxy S4

Just as Samsung Electronics was taking the wraps off the Galaxy S4 smartphone on Thursday – its first phone with Samsung Knox to create separate and secure personal and work personas – BlackBerry

Share on LinkedIn Comment on this article Share with Google+ Published on: March 15th, 2013 Jeff Jedras

Technology and your business

Welcome to my first blog post on the revitalized ITBusiness.ca Web site.  My intention is to use this blog as a place to share a blend of experiences and thoughts from time to time.

Share on LinkedIn Comment on this article Share with Google+ Published on: March 11th, 2013 Brian Bourne

‘Yes man’ approach to security works best: study

Canada's IT security professionals are coming around to providing a more open IT scenario in the workplace that would allow employees to use their own devices and access social networks, according to a

Share on LinkedIn Comment on this article Share with Google+ Published on: March 7th, 2013 Brian Jackson

BYOD is not just about mobile devices

Many CIOs dismiss the BYOD (bring your own device) trend as little more than hype. When asked, they give the security issues as a reason for not offering BYOD.  The so-called "hype" trend

Share on LinkedIn Comment on this article Share with Google+ Published on: March 6th, 2013 Catherine Aczel Boivie