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Pretty hazards: the accessible built environment

A photo of a beautifully designed stairway with an integrated accessibility ramp recently caught my eye. It is a fine example of a creative and attractive solution to a problem we are seeing more and more. Unfortunately, I think the stair is actually a hazard for anyone who uses it, not just persons with disabilities!

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BYOD trend poses immense challenges for organizations

No, employees aren't bringing their own alcoholic drinks to work, but they are bringing in their own mobile devices and expecting to use them with their employers' networks. What does that mean? Well, chances are several (if not many) of a given organization's employees have personal smartphones or tablet computers, and they probably want to use them to perform work tasks.

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The mobile workforce – it’s not coming; it’s here

Mobility is not just about technology anymore. However, chances are high that IT, specifically the CIO, will be responsible for any mobile initiatives within the company. So, CIOs need to take a broad view of mobility and understand the effect this technology will have on departments such as HR, sales, marketing, legal, security and facilities, as well as IT.

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