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Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) polices are increasingly popular as a way for companies to let workers use the hardware they like best and are most productive with. But according to a new study from Cisco, that not be the best way to think about BYOD.

(2015). Creating a wearable artificial kidney: where are we now? Expert Review of Medical Devices: Vol. 12, No. 4, pp. 373-376. doi: 10.1586/17434440.2015.1053466

Workers participating in a bring your own device policy expect the same corporate data access on their personal devices as on company-owned machines. IT should come up with a measured approach toward BYOD users that balances accessibility and security.

-Mobile devices are being used more than computer/desktop devices. -business can now run its entire infrastructure more efficiently and for a lower cost. -It's affordable for just about every single company -It's reliable -within the next couple of years, most companies/businesses will be using cloud software

These students in schools with mobile devicesin California have hacked the security on the devices and using them for "non-schoolwork" purposes: listening to music, checking Facebook, surfing the web. This is one negative aspect of mobile devices in the classroom.

This article examines colleges using mobile devices to further education. By explaining the connection of students to universities through Blackboard and Hotseat, the universities and students will benefit from the longterm adjustment.

This article examines children learning through mobile devices. In 2014, it isn't uncommon for a 4 year old child to be playing Iphone games instead of playing outside. The children can benefit through this because of the immense opportunities for pre-k apps that allow children to further their mind in other ways.

3D printing has helped medical fields improve drastically. With a 3D printer, not only is money saved, but the manufacturing efficiency is increased. Both dental laboratories and the development of hearing aids have been made simpler with the help of 3D printing. Additionally, tissue engineering has been improved.

Roost, a Wifi-Enabled 9V battery (the kind in smoke detectors), can be used to send you a notification (through an accompanying smart device app) whenever the alarm of your smoke detector. The battery costs $40.

A few years ago, I decided to incorporate mobile devices into my lesson plans. While the content still remains the focus of my teaching, I think technology can enhance learning at every point in a lesson.

A good listing of web-based applications that can be used in a Bring Your Own Device environment.

An eReader platform that makes use of any device with a browser. May be able to include some interactivity.

Provides examples of the way work is being transformed by cloud computing

-People can now work from home -everyone can share documents from their computer -Can work on and edit documents with some at the same time on different devices

This article discusses how cloud computing allows secure access from anywhere by anyone.

This article discusses schools giving their students iPads to use in the classroom. It explains how they are trying to replace notebooks and textbooks completely using these iPads. The article also mentions the arguments against using devices in the classroom.

This article debates the use of mobile devices, such as iPhones and iPads, in the classroom. The debate is over whether the learning uses benefit students more than the device's distraction factors harm students.

This article discusses the steps that must be executed to implement a well run BYOD program in schools. The steps are specify what devices are permitted, a diligent security, a clear service policy, make it clear who owns the apps/data, ban certain apps, integrate your BYOD plan with an acceptable use policy, and set up an employee exit strategy.

- about 60% of all businesses in the US are using some type of cloud computing software with their business - Some businesses are allowing for a BYOD system for the workplace so people can use a personal device while still using the same software - there are hundreds of different uses for different cloud services such as energy usage management, water usage data, finance, retail etc.