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How to prepare your business for VoIP

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Businesses everywhere are embracing Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) technology to communicate more effectively with colleagues, clients, and suppliers. Do you have a VoIP phone system in place? When it comes to transitioning your business from traditional phone lines over to VoIP, preparation is vital to seamless and successful implementation. Here are the key components… Continue reading How to prepare your business for VoIP

How to grow your email list with social media

The coveted email list: it can be the difference between a growing business and one that sputters out before it gets off the ground. So what can you do to grow yours? Although it’s often less talked about, social media can be an instrumental tool to gain subscribers. Here are three tips on how you… Continue reading How to grow your email list with social media

Streak snoozes emails and clears your inbox

Nobody wants to arrive at the office in the morning to an inbox full of hideous emails, and then to have those same messages staring at you all the way through the day – it’s a certified motivation and productivity killer if there ever was one. But it’s the reality for most of us, and… Continue reading Streak snoozes emails and clears your inbox

Reduce the costs of your data center

Data centers can be expensive, and they can suck up large amounts of energy fast. With that said, do you know how much yours is costing you every month? You may be afraid to find out the answer. Not to fear though, there are specific steps you can take to get your data center costs… Continue reading Reduce the costs of your data center

Office Mobile released for Windows 10

Microsoft has released Office Mobile apps as part of the worldwide rollout of Windows 10. Tablet users with Windows 10 can enjoy free access to the mobile versions of Microsoft’s popular Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote applications. The mobile version of these applications is designed with a “touch-first’ interface to improve functionality for tablet users… Continue reading Office Mobile released for Windows 10

What to know about natural language tech

Siri, Google Now and Cortana are just three examples of the growth in the use of artificial intelligence that has come about in recent years. They are powered by one element of artificial intelligence, known as Natural Language Processing (NLP). NLP involves a computer turning verbatim human language into useful analysis, and its role in… Continue reading What to know about natural language tech

Unveiling Nexus 9

It’s been nearly five years since the very first Nexus was released; and now Google rolls out its latest tablet, the Nexus 9. With a much anticipated new Android OS, the Android 5.0 Lollipop, many are wondering if our first taste of it will be as sweet as it sounds, and if features in the… Continue reading Unveiling Nexus 9

Now two-factor authentication is easy

With cyber attacks becoming more and more common, using a single password to logon to online services is becoming a less effective security measure. Enter two-factor authentication. However, those who’ve used this security process know how much of a hassle it can be – adding additional time to every single login. But not any longer.… Continue reading Now two-factor authentication is easy

Introducing Windows build 10149

Just one week after its last early-build Windows Insider OS update, Microsoft rolls out yet another release, a preview to the Windows 10 dubbed the build 10149. And while there are rumors of Microsoft killing Windows Phone altogether, the build 10149 offers reassurance that won’t be happening anytime soon, if at all. With that in… Continue reading Introducing Windows build 10149

How Managed Services boost productivity

Have you heard of Managed Services, but are still unsure of how they can help your business? Do you often hear IT providers trying to sell them with words and phrases like “productivity” and “more profits”? If you’re looking for a clearer description of just how Managed Services can increase your productivity, today is your… Continue reading How Managed Services boost productivity