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Testing your business continuity plan

Businesses are exposed to disasters all the time, including IT system failures, power outages, or even natural disasters. These causes will cripple your business unless you have a business continuity plan (BCP) ready. A good BCP allows your business to continue on running everyday operations seamlessly. It makes sure that you can service your customers… Continue reading Testing your business continuity plan

Dropbox just got easier to use on mobile

The smartest businesses are already using the potential of the Cloud to work together and collaborate on documents across teams, timezones and locations. Alongside Google Drive and Microsoft OneDrive, Dropbox is a popular Cloud-based platform for sharing files among colleagues. But for the platform to truly aid your company’s productivity, it needs to work seamlessly… Continue reading Dropbox just got easier to use on mobile

5 Windows Phone features for business

Windows Phones may not have the biggest market share in the smartphone industry, but they have a number of useful features for business people. Whether you’re seeking the ability to do business presentations, increase productivity or manage devices remotely, Windows Phones have the capability for this and more. So if you’re using a Windows Phone,… Continue reading 5 Windows Phone features for business

Why the Apple Watch will be slow to catch on

Wearable technology is here to stay – there’s no denying that. Whether it’s Google Glass, watches that monitor heart rate, or jewelry that alerts you to incoming calls and text messages, there is a growing trend for high-tech clothing and accessories, and it represents a growing market. These are the sort of gadgets that can… Continue reading Why the Apple Watch will be slow to catch on

Want to know the true value of Cloud services?

You’ve been thinking about signing up for Cloud services. But you’re skeptical, and lingering questions are still bouncing around your mind. Will the Cloud really help my business? Will it increase profits? What is its true value and purpose? If you still have any doubts about this so-called futuristic technology, read on. We’ll clear up… Continue reading Want to know the true value of Cloud services?

Modern BI tools for businesses

Business and technology are increasingly intertwined in today’s fast-paced world. What’s more, they offer a winning combination to propel your company or organization forward at an incredible pace. That’s why many businesses are now looking into innovations to take their productivity and competitiveness to higher levels. As a business owner, you have to prepare your… Continue reading Modern BI tools for businesses

Social media tips for SMB success

Have you heard that social media can be used to skyrocket your business to unprecedented heights of success? You probably have; people like to talk. But unfortunately, not a lot of this talk is backed up with practical tips on how to go about it. So if you’re tired of waffling in the social media… Continue reading Social media tips for SMB success

VMware introduces the latest vSphere 6

Virtualization has taken a firm hold over most businesses, since companies can reduce their costs and improve IT efficiency by virtualizing data. And when it comes to virtualization, VMware is an industry-leading virtualization company that allows businesses to store their assets in an economical way. Recently VMware has launched vSphere 6, the latest version of… Continue reading VMware introduces the latest vSphere 6

Should I connect with strangers on LinkedIn?

Most people over the age of 20 would agree it’s not wise to accept a friend request from a stranger on Facebook. That profile image of a voluptuous vixen in a string bikini, that you swore you just saw in a lipstick commercial, is likely a dude who lives in his parent’s basement with nothing… Continue reading Should I connect with strangers on LinkedIn?

FaceTime and iMessage just got more secure

Whether we use them for business or pleasure, we all want the confidence that the online services we use to store files, post life updates or check our email are given adequate security protection to safeguard our information. But since high-profile breaches such as the celebrity photo leaks of 2014, the security of Apple platforms… Continue reading FaceTime and iMessage just got more secure