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Business Intelligence trends for 2014

In 2013, Business Intelligence – transforming data into useful information that can be used by managers to make decisions – has become a popular process used by businesses to make better decisions. Because this has become such a popular and important business function, you can bet that you will continue to hear about it in… Continue reading Business Intelligence trends for 2014

Messages – changing your email address

The iPad is one of the most popular tablets among business and individual users and has a number of useful apps. One example of this is the Messages app, which allows users to send instant messages and texts to other iMessages users. Many users have more than one email account linked to their device, and… Continue reading Messages – changing your email address

6 Android trends for 2014

Looking back, 2013 was a good year for Android. A number of powerful devices and tablets were released, making the platform the most popular of the year. This platform also saw two new versions of Android – 4.3 and 4.4 – released, making devices work that much more better. As we start 2014, many are… Continue reading 6 Android trends for 2014

Using Quick Analysis on Excel 2013

Microsoft’s spreadsheet program, Excel, is one of the most useful tools that any manager’s disposal. This dynamic tool can be employed in a multitude of ways, from tracking time, to finances and even sales. One of Excel’s most useful functions is the ability to develop graphs and charts from information which can then be easily… Continue reading Using Quick Analysis on Excel 2013

Office 365 made easier to upgrade

Microsoft’s Office 365 has become one of the go-to solutions for businesses looking to move their document creation, storage and even collaboration onto the cloud. With numerous plans that can benefit a wide variety of users, there really is something for every business. In an effort to make Office 365 more appealing, Microsoft has recently… Continue reading Office 365 made easier to upgrade

How to add columns to your Google Doc

For a growing number of businesses, Google Drive and the included document creation apps, are the main apps used in the office. While Google Docs is a solid app, there are some important features present in other word processors that appear to be missing. One such feature is the ability to split your document into… Continue reading How to add columns to your Google Doc

Health-care technology market set to expand in 2014

The North American health-care information technology (IT) market will grow from $21.9 billion in 2012 to $31.3 billion by 2017, a compound annual rate of 7.4%. That forecast comes from Research and Markets’ North American Healthcare IT Market Report 2013-2017, and is based on a number of factors. Financial support from the U.S. government is… Continue reading Health-care technology market set to expand in 2014

Five top stories of 2013

As 2013 came to a close, we looked back at the health-care information technology (IT) stories that most captivated the industry. Some were bad (because bad news makes headlines), but some were also good. Here are five topics we found most intriguing. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) faced a class-action lawsuit over the theft of… Continue reading Five top stories of 2013

Meaningful use has been good business – but not perfect

In the early 2000s – even into the current decade – health care had some catching up to do when it came to technology. Much of the industry was paper-based and when technology was used, it was often in separate areas, creating silos of information that couldn’t communicate. The 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act… Continue reading Meaningful use has been good business – but not perfect

Five reasons to choose VoIP

There are many different ways technology can help small to medium businesses increase efficiency, save money or even make conducting business easier. One of the more popular systems that businesses can benefit from is Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), which utilizes your Internet connection to send and receive calls. If you are using older, more… Continue reading Five reasons to choose VoIP