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Stay profitable when IT disasters strike

It’s Monday morning, you’re the first one into the office as usual. You take your keys out and unlock the door only to find your office in complete disarray. Documents are thrown everywhere, chairs are knocked over and the worst part – all of your computers are gone. To your right, you notice a smashed… Continue reading Stay profitable when IT disasters strike

How to stay profitable during an IT disaster

Are you prepared for when the unexpected strikes? According to the Institute for Business and Home Safety, approximately 25 percent of businesses don’t reopen following a major disaster. The truth is that disasters happen every day, regardless of location or business size – simply switch on the news for proof. So obviously, it’s wise to… Continue reading How to stay profitable during an IT disaster

How to plan for IT disasters

Disasters, whether man-made or natural, can happen to anyone. While most people will admit this, a lot of us still have the mindset of “it won’t happen to me.” However, according to one study, storms and extreme weather alone have personally affected one-third of small business owners. And that doesn’t include other disasters such as… Continue reading How to plan for IT disasters

The social media app using cats for privacy

Long gone are the days when the only photos you would see on your Facebook page were snaps of weddings, holidays and the like. Now, alongside countless selfies in unremarkable situations and obligatory dish-pics of restaurant foods, we are blessed with the meme. Among the most popular memes are photos of cats in odd positions… Continue reading The social media app using cats for privacy

Feline fueled social media privacy controls

If you thought your Facebook feed already contained enough pictures of funny cats and other wacky memes, then you’re in for a treat. Fueled by increasing consumer concern about the impact of social media usage on individual privacy – which has already led to the growth of self-destructing image sharing apps like Snapchat – a… Continue reading Feline fueled social media privacy controls

Securing social media privacy – with cats

When it comes to social media, most of us have privacy concerns at the forefront of our minds. Who can see what we post? Who owns the photos we upload? It even comes down to wondering what happens to our social media identities when we die. It is part of the reason for the emergence… Continue reading Securing social media privacy – with cats

Top 4 Android phones in 2015

As the number of Android smartphone and tablet users continues to rise, so does the competition to gain market share. Android device manufacturers have worked hard to come up with the cutting-edge technology to stay one step ahead of the game. 2015 is the year to expect big things from technology’s biggest names. If you’re… Continue reading Top 4 Android phones in 2015

4 future Android phones in 2015

For Android smartphone fans, the start of 2015 means the release of new products, and better ones too. The world of Android is full of companies ready to respond to customers with high expectations, especially when the number of smartphone users is on the rise. With an extensive range of Android phones out there, how… Continue reading 4 future Android phones in 2015

4 new Android phones to look out for in 2015

2015 may have only just begun, but some of the big names in the mobile industry are already preparing to launch brand new Android smartphones to kick-start the year. Some of these models are upgraded versions of an existing device, with better features and more functionality. So before you rush into buying an Android phone,… Continue reading 4 new Android phones to look out for in 2015

3 tips to get you started with virtualization

You’ve likely heard of virtualization. It’s the ability to move both hardware and software out of your office to a vendor offsite – therefore freeing up office space and cutting costs. This likely sounds like a dream come true for small businesses, whose overheads need to be kept to a minimum. But with the ability… Continue reading 3 tips to get you started with virtualization