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The Risks of Implementing BYODCIOs and IT directors need to know if they are putting themselves at risk when they implement "bring your own device," or BYOD. Joe Townsend considers whether or not the benefits of this business policy outweigh the risks to a company's security.
Starbucks Welcomes Square Wallets

In another step toward making the mobile wallet the one consumers ultimately reach for, Starbucks recently announced that customers will be able to use the Square Wallet app to pay with their smartphones at US Starbucks stores beginning in early November.

mHealth—The New Medical Best PracticeThe Federal Communications Commission is putting muscle behind the the government's mHealth (mobile health) push. The goal is that mobile health will be a routine medical best practice within five years.
New Encryption App Protects Both the Good—and Bad—GuysWith new advancements in technology come the fears of wondering what purposes they'll be used for. Now that full-scale phone call and data encryption are available for everyone, can we really be certain we're not arming the wrong people with this much protection?
Ten Things to Know about Blackberry 10Research in Motion is looking to win back some market share with its upcoming Blackberry 10 release. Here are ten things developers should know about the new platform—and why you shouldn’t discount BB 10 just yet.
The Rush for Mobile Development: IT’s Most Common MistakeMobile is too big now to ignore. But IT departments are making some critical mistakes in their attempts to master mobile. Make sure you know what to avoid before it costs you.
Even as Security Fears Linger in the US, Mobile Payment Options GrowWhile the rest of the world races to the forefront of mobile payment technology, American consumers want reassurance that the security is in place to protect their wallets now that they're being stored in their phones. Retailers aren't waiting around as newer payment options are being unveiled.
Bring Your Own Device—Everybody Else Does It!The digital anywhere, anytime, on-any-device workforce means developers and those concerned with enterprise security must navigate increased security risks introduced by personal electronic devices. Because of the potential headaches posed by BYOD, most companies are establishing guidelines.