Technology Advice for Small Businesses

Virtualization: 10 popular terms

Virtualization is the act of moving a physical component or bit of software from a physical environment to a digital one that is normally delivered over a network. This concept has become one of the most sought after tech improvements of the past decade, especially among small to medium businesses. The only problem is, virtualization… Continue reading Virtualization: 10 popular terms

10 Important virtualization terms

Virtualization – the act of moving something physical to a digital environment, normally delivered over a network connection – is one of the most beneficial tech concepts, especially for small businesses. For many business owners and managers however, this is a vastly complex concept, that carries with it some confusing terminology. To help, we have… Continue reading 10 Important virtualization terms

RTO & RPO for continuity

Metrics are used in nearly every business process, including disaster preparedness and any business continuity plan (BCP) you might have at the ready. Businesses who are looking to ensure that their company will make it through any disaster successfully need to have an effective BCP with metrics like RTO and RPO in place. While both… Continue reading RTO & RPO for continuity

The difference between RTO and RPO

There is a good chance that you would like to see your business survive any future disaster, and any problems that follow as well. While it is nearly impossible to predict what the next disaster will be, it’s easy to prepare for, especially if you have an effective business continuity plan. When it comes to… Continue reading The difference between RTO and RPO

Continuity metrics: RTO and RPO

When it comes to ensuring that your business will not only recover from the next disaster, but also be able to continue to operate, it is essential that you implement a business continuity plan (BCP). When developing and fine-tuning these plans there are a number of key metrics you should be aware of, with the… Continue reading Continuity metrics: RTO and RPO

iPad gets Facebook Messenger app

The way we communicate is forever changing, and with the younger generations now in the workforce, the main form of communication has become online chat or SMS. Because of its popularity, Facebook is one of the main platforms people have come to rely on to message one another, especially on mobile devices like the iPad.… Continue reading iPad gets Facebook Messenger app

Facebook Messenger updated for iPad

Mobile devices and the apps we use on them have drastically changed the way we communicate. With platforms like Facebook, many people are simply not calling each other anymore, instead relying on Facebook’s messaging feature. In an effort to make this easier to use on mobile devices, especially the iPad, the app has recently been… Continue reading Facebook Messenger updated for iPad

Facebook Messenger now on iPad

With the adoption of social media platforms like Facebook and mobile devices like the iPad, we have seen the way we communicate change drastically in a few short years. Facebook realized this a while ago and introduced a stand-alone messenger app. The only thing is: the app was only optimized for the iPhone, until now… Continue reading Facebook Messenger now on iPad

8 Great Android dos and don’ts

Android devices, especially tablets, are gaining traction in many businesses, especially those with staff who are mobile or away from the office. While these devices are seeing increased adoption, they are still new and many business owners and managers are still at a loss as to how to use them for work. So, to help,… Continue reading 8 Great Android dos and don’ts

Android dos and don’ts

One of the biggest business trends is the idea of going mobile. With the heavy adoption of devices like Android tablets, business owners are able to connect with the office from nearly anywhere. This is great news and one of the mains reasons why so many businesses are thinking about adopting Android tablets at work.… Continue reading Android dos and don’ts