In this issue of Cutter IT Journal, we present a number of authors with differing approaches to and perspectives on what some have termed the "consumerization of IT." Whatever we call it -- BYOD (bring your own device), mobility, consumerization -- it's not new. Nor is it solely about devices. What we are witnessing is an inevitable outcome of the convergence of technical and social forces that have blurred the line between work and personal lives and identities. The writing has been on the wall (or in this case, the tablet) for some time now.

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Collaboration, like all human interactions, can indeed be like a game. But this game is played for very high stakes. The future of our companies and our careers -- the standard of living we enjoy -- are all based on our ability to not just play the game, but to change the game. You can build a true culture of collaboration, despite the barriers. And when you do, the rewards are astonishing. But before you reach out to technology, you must take a crucial step. First, you have to admit there is a problem.