Tech of the Week | SmartCompliance | Asus Padfone

Finally. A laptop/tablet/phone in one. We all knew it was coming eventually, whether in Transformer form or something less dramatic. 

"The Padfone slides into an optional tablet accessory to become an Android tablet with a 10.1-inch display. Then, the tablet can connect to a keyboard dock to become a small Android laptop. It’s modularity to the extreme."

There's not much more to say except: Step up your game, Apple. 

Click here to learn more about the Asus Padfone technology

Tech of the Week | SmartCompliance | IBM Endpoint Manager for Mobile Devices

"IBM Endpoint Manager for Mobile Devices helps organizations support and protect the growing mobile workforce.  Through this software, firms can use a single solution to secure and manage smartphones and tablets, as well as laptops, desktop PCs, and servers.  It manages Apple iOS, Google Android, Nokia Symbian, and Microsoft Windows Mobile and Windows Phone devices. 

The software extends security intelligence to deal with the growing threats from mainstream adoption of the BYOD trend. Organizations can install the IBM software in hours, remotely set policies, identify potential data compromises and wipe data off the devices if they are lost or stolen.  The software helps configure and enforce passcode policies, encryption and virtual private network settings.

"As the BYOD movement accelerates, it presents new opportunities and challenges for organizations.  In order for them to take advantage of this trend, it is important that organizations have mobile security and management policies in place," said Bob Sutor, vice president, IBM Mobile Platform.  "The new offering from IBM will help organizations manage personal and enterprise-owned mobile phones and tablets across IT networks in order to minimize risk, increase productivity and enhance innovation."

Read more about IBM Endpoint Manager here