 are big compnay IT restrictions really necessary?
pedalpete: A company I once worked for brought in a new IT manager who implemented all sorts of absolutely crazy rules like this. Including setting the screensaver and wallpaper for every computer and blocking users from changing it.Not long after he arrived it was discovered that a few of the guys in IT were using company servers and network to run a porn site.Some of the stuff you mention is moderately defensible. Like   iTunes (you're supposed to be working). But Skype and IM like e-mail are great productivity tools if used properly. And Skype can save a company bunch of money too.I'd say there is a great market opportunity for somebody to figure out how to answer the problems you are describing. Giving IT the confidence and info that they want, while enabling the tools you are being blocked from using.