The Economist Intelligence Unit reviews changing expectations for technology and assesses their implications for  CIOs, the IT function and the business. 

Interest in offering employee-owned notebook programs (also referred to as "BYO", “BYOC” and “Bring Your Own Computer”) is growing due to better technology, rising user demand and increasing pressure on organizations to reduce costs. A realistic preparedness assessment is critical to meeting business objectives and avoiding additional costs. 

The pressure on businesses to develop strategies which embrace environmental sustainability has increased dramatically in recent years, driven both by concerns about the long-term availability of fossil fuels and the impact of  corporate activities upon the environment. 

This report from Microsoft presents a vision for the development of smart cities which bring together technology, architecture and people. 

This month's Information Security Magazine Online cover story highlights the importance for an updated security game plan due to the influx of personal smartphones and other computing devices making their way into the enterprise. Also, learn how to focus your SIM solution to avoid information overload and explore FISMA challenges. 

Users are driving the Bring Your Own (BYO) movement and demanding access to corporate resources from their own personal devices. Companies are recognizing the value of the increased flexibility and productivity from BYO but encounter numerous challenges such as ensuring corporate security and remote access when implementing programs. 

This week’s Computer Weekly contains an exclusive interview with JP Morgan COO India Gary-Martin about juggling multiple legacy IT systems while keeping the merchant bank compliant. We also look at how near-field communications technology promises to revolutionise consumer spending and we ask whether 2012 could be the year that APM becomes vital? 

This study from analyst Freeform Dynamics gives guidance on security for organisations considering Software as a service. 

While tablet computers continue to grow in popularity, for enterprises, there is much to be concerned about. Fact is, most tablets are made for consumer entertainment and not for keeping enterprise secrets. However, the exception is the highly secure, enterprise ready BlackBerry Playbook tablet. 

People do not perform at their job for one of two reasons: either they can't or they won't. The second type of employee is the one we will address in this paper- the employee who chooses not to do his or her job for whatever reason. 

This report extract from the Corporate Executive Board, presents key facts and figures on the take up of consumer technology in the workplace. 

This essential resource outlines 12 steps to a secure and managable Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) program. Find out how you can leverage the advantages of IT consumerization while mitigating the risks. 

In this video, learn how to combat against regulatory, staffing and audit pressures that security management shortcomings bring to the table.