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Workers Say Telework Is More Productive, Bosses Not So Sure

Lots of telecommuters say they're more productive working remotely, but their employers are less certain that's the case and it shows in the lack of widespread, formal support for telework.

Ten Wi-Fi Security Threats to Monitor

WEP and wardriving probably sound quaint to modern ears, but that doesn't mean the Wi-Fi security landscape is that much safer. Bad clients, evil twins and wireless phishing should provide plenty to keep network security busy.

HP Intros Ultra-Thin Notebooks

Hard-core mobile corporate users and their small business cousins are the target of new business notebooks from HP, which has set its sights on an anticipated refresh of aging business fleets and the need to accommodate Windows 7 upgrades.

Analysts Predict Cheaper iPhones and Strong iPad Sales

Analysts are predicting that less expensive iPhones from Apple could be arriving later this year, with some speculating that the iPad could do fairly well, adding a significant amount to the company's annual profits.

Mobile, Location-Aware Boom Forces Privacy Rethink

Smartphones, ubiquitous GPS and a host of new location-aware services have lawmakers, privacy advocates, industry groups and manufacturers rethinking the balance between public safety and consumer privacy.

Juniper Focusing on Mobile Security

Employees love their smartphones and corporate IT hates the security headaches they introduce. Juniper's new push into mobile security aims to make smartphones and other mobile devices policy compliant the minute they hit the corporate network.

AT&T Names 4G Hardware Partners

AT&T gives the nod to Alcatel-Lucent and Ericsson as equipment suppliers for its 4G network. The two companies are already providing hardware for AT&T's 3G efforts, and they're partnered with Verizon.

Juniper, Cisco Roll Out Wireless Tech to Handle Data Flood

Tablets: Apple Doesn't Need to Be First to Lead

Apple's iPad might not be the first, but an analyst with ABI Research says it will help define tablet computing as the market grows and matures.

Medical and Educational Fields Could Fall Hard for iPad

iPad will be entering the educational and medical markets with a big leg up: A library of thousands of applications medical professionals already depend on, ready for use on a bigger screen with more choices for interaction.