Technology Advice for Small Businesses

Analytics drive fifteen-fold growth

A Westchester County, New York, practice has surged from 16 physicians in 1996 to 250 physicians today thanks to care transformation driven by analytics. Westmed Medical Group, which operates five large ambulatory care sites staffed by both primary care and specialist physicians, currently has more than 250,000 patients and $285 million in annual revenue. Under… Continue reading Analytics drive fifteen-fold growth

5 Ways to stay safe online

One of the biggest business technology trends of the past half decade or more is the increasing amount of business that is conducted online. These days, many businesses have integrated online solutions into daily operations and have reaped the benefits. The downside to this is the on-going threat to online security. With an ever-increasing number… Continue reading 5 Ways to stay safe online

5 Signs you need to upgrade

Follow any tech blog for a couple of months and it quickly becomes apparent that there are new devices, systems, and hardware introduced on a near daily basis. Because of this, it can be tempting to feel pressure to rush out and upgrade your hardware on a regular basis. As a small business this can… Continue reading 5 Signs you need to upgrade

BCP technology – when to upgrade

When it comes to business continuity plans, many companies need technology in order to support their plan and systems such as backups and recovery. While this technology may be in place to support current continuity needs, there will come a time when this needs to be upgraded. The issue is how to know when an… Continue reading BCP technology – when to upgrade

Apple releases OS X Yosemite

In mid-October, Apple released the much anticipated next version of their popular operating system OS X. This year’s version of OS X is named after America’s most popular National Park, Yosemite. This latest version, like many before it, sees a number of new changes introduced. Here is an overview of the major changes incorporated in… Continue reading Apple releases OS X Yosemite

Defining 10 common cloud terms

For many businesses the cloud has become a driving factor that supports numerous technical systems. These systems have been proven to reduce costs, increase productivity, and ensure security of vital data. However, there are still a large number of cloud related terms that can confuse. To help, here is an overview of 10 commonly used… Continue reading Defining 10 common cloud terms

Google Sheets gets Spell Check

When working with cloud-based services like Google Apps, there are a number of important features that business users require. One being the all-important Spell Check. While this has been a feature of Google Docs, it has been largely missing in newer versions of other apps like Sheets; until now that is. Spell Check in Google… Continue reading Google Sheets gets Spell Check

3 Nexus devices coming soon!

October has become the de-facto month where Google announces and even releases new mobile devices for their Nexus line. This range offers a pure Android experience, without manufacturer overlays or delays with updates. On October 15, Google officially introduced not one, but three new Nexus devices, along with the next version of Android. Android L… Continue reading 3 Nexus devices coming soon!

How to install WP apps onto an SD card

Small to medium business owners who purchase a Windows Phone have access to a multitude of features. One of the more useful benefits is the fact that many devices actually support expandable storage through the use of MicroSD cards. Did you know that it your device has a MicroSD card you can install apps onto… Continue reading How to install WP apps onto an SD card

Windows skips 9 and goes straight to 10!

At the end of September, Microsoft held their now annual Windows event, where they announced the next big version of Windows – Windows 10. While it seems a little odd that they are skipping 9 completely, from what we can see, 10 is shaping up to be the best version of Windows to date. Here… Continue reading Windows skips 9 and goes straight to 10!