More Posting and Less Productivity Employees using company computers to access their favorite news website, social media page or check the score of their fantasy football team is nothing new. The problem is these sites and apps are getting more addicting every day, and employee productivity is dropping at an alarming rate. Even worse, more and more companies are at risk for employees using company resources to access adult websites and gambling websites as well. Create a Policy to Protect … Read more
Is Your BYOD Policy HIPAA Compliant?
Bring Your Own Device or BYOD policies are a great tools for employees and a money saver for companies, but it can also be a risky policy if not conducted properly. Mobile devices and a BYOD policy in the health care field can allow professionals to easily transition workflows, boost productivity and improve communication. The major issue with a BYOD policy in this field is the risk of security breaches leaking personal information and medical records of the patients. This is not only a concern … Read more
Pave the Way for a Successful BYOD Policy
Is your company currently allowing a Bring Your Own Device or BYOD policy for your employees, or considering starting one? While this strategy is a great way to promote productivity and save money for your business, you have to make sure you know the lay of the land before you start allowing a BYOD program at your office. Here are some helpful tips to ensure a BYOD policy is a success and not a regret: Decide On Your Devices Before you open up a BYOD policy, make sure you make it clear to your … Read more
5 Reasons to Implement a Managed IT Services Solution
Information Technology services are essential to the success of every organization, large or small. With increasingly competitive business environments, CEOs and small business owners are under great pressure to maintain a highly qualified staff and to make sure their technology is obtaining a better ROI than their competitors’. These goals are not easily achieved, particularly for young or small businesses with less financial resources and time available. Having your own successful … Read more
Hang Up The Landline for VoIP
Considering the switch to a VoIP phone system? Not sure what advantages it will give you over a traditional land-line? Well, You're not alone. A large number of business owners are making the switch from land-lines to VoIP phone systems for their business. Don't Break the Bank What's the number one reason for switching to a VoIP phone system? Cost! VoIP systems are surefire way to reduce the costs of phone services, especially if you are operating a business that has a large number of long … Read more
Chrome OS To Get App Multitasking Soon
Chromebooks have brought Android apps to a much wider market, making them accessible to virtually everyone, but the Chrome OS has always lagged behind other platforms developmentally. One of its most serious limitations where running apps was concerned centered on its inability to multitask. Basically, if the app you're using is not "in focus" or in the window you're currently viewing, all activity in the app ceases. There are a few exceptions such as the Spotify app, but most apps that … Read more
Simple Ways to Go Green and Save Green!
How Green is Your Business? In today's world, everyone is making a stronger effort to recycle and save, both individually and on a business level. The great thing about "Going Green" is that it doesn't just benefit the environment, but it can also benefit the bottom line for your business. Here are some easy ways your business can go green: Tune-Up Your Technology The great thing about computers and technology these days isn't just their speed and capabilities, but also their power … Read more
Apple Might Be Working On Universal Apps Across Mac, iOS
Apple has been quietly working on something called "Project Marzipan" for a couple of years now, and it appears that they're getting closer to unveiling it. The company seeks to bring its MacOS and iOS platforms closer together by developing universal apps that will work in either environment. This mirrors Microsoft's Universal Windows app strategy, where apps can detect the environment they're running on and adjust their display and navigation accordingly. Project Marzipan presents some … Read more
Always Connected Laptops Could Be The Next Generation Of Hardware
What's the next big thing for the PC world? If the industry's major players have anything to say about it, it will be the "always-on" PC. Forget about plugging into your company's network. Forget about free WiFi Hotspots. With an always-on PC, you won't have to worry about either. If they're not available, your PC can connect via the same cellular data network your smartphone uses, which means you'll always be just a few mouse clicks away from your data. It sounds fantastic, but there is, … Read more
Understanding Managed Services
Managed Services - Proactive IT Support The IT Support buzzword of today is "Managed Services". It's a concept that's picking up increasing traction and for a very good reason. Every day, more and more businesses are evolving from a reactive IT model to a proactive IT model to save money and run more efficient operations. But what does the term "Managed Services" actually mean? And how can you tell if an IT Support company is truly offering Managed Services or just using the buzzword as a … Read more
