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Should we let iPhones in? Security, iPhone and the Enterprise
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Attempting to assess the pros/cons of using Blackberry vs ActiveSync (specifically iPhone) for remote access to email, calendar and contacts, as well as WAP-enabled access to internal information systems and databases. We are a Healthcare organization running Exchange 2007. Security is a concern and we would like to know if the iPhone is suitable for the enterprise.

This request for help was originally submitted to the Research Assistant on WhatIs.com.
ASKED: Sep 3 2008  3:46 PM GMT
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Here are some resources that your Research Assistant, Margaret Rouse, found for you.

How will the iPhone fit in the enterprise? We challenged our expert to put the iPhone through a series of tests to see how well it integrates, whether it's manageable, and whether its email, calendar and contact features can replace a BlackBerry.
http://searchmobilecomputing.techtarget.com/loginMembersOnly/1,289498,sid40_gci1264491,00.html?offer=wira

iPhone security in the enterprise: Mitigating the risks...Learn how the iPhone may bring security problems to the enterprise.
searchsecurity.techtarget.com/tip/0,289483,sid14_gci1280437,00.html?offer=wira

Thoughts on the iPhone security hype ...
security.blogs.techtarget.com/2007/06/29/thoughts-on-the-iphone-security-hype/?offer=wira

iPhone encryption is a must for the security-conscious enterpriseAug 6, 2008 ... Encryption is needed on iPhones before security-conscious enterprises will buy them.
searchmobilecomputing.techtarget.com/news/article/0,289142,sid40_gci1324084,00.html?offer=wira

Earlier this month, Gartner Inc.'s position on iPhones in the business was simple: Don't use it. Now the wisdom from the powerhouse analyst firm goes like this: Use it if you want, use only the basics and don't expect any favors from Apple Inc.
http://searchcio-midmarket.techtarget.com/news/article/0,289142,sid183_gci1307064,00.html?offer=wira

iPhone Help: Troubleshooting the top five enterprise problems...When enterprise users need help with their iPhones, this handy guide will help IT troubleshoot to get them working again quickly.
searchmobilecomputing.techtarget.com/news/article/0,289142,sid40_gci1320296,00.html?offer=wira
Last Answered: Sep 3 2008  4:02 PM GMT by ResearchAssistant   855 pts.
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EnterpriseDesktopATE   85 pts.  |   Oct 23 2008  6:00PM GMT

This tip from <a href="http://SearchEnterpriseDesktop.com" title="http://SearchEnterpriseDesktop. " target="_blank">SearchEnterpriseDesktop.com</a> will give you some additional help with getting mobile devices locked down.

 
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