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Technology Advice for Small Businesses

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VMware releases all-new vSphere 6

For businesses, maximizing profit while reducing costs is one of the most important goals. Since many companies nowadays hugely rely on technology, investing in virtualization could be a worthy decision in the long run. VMware is a software company that has offered cloud services and virtualization software for businesses since 1998. VMware has recently announced… Continue reading VMware releases all-new vSphere 6

Connecting with strangers on LinkedIn

From an early age, we’re all taught to be wary of strangers. Don’t talk to them, don’t smile at them and, whatever happens, do not accept candy from them! As we become adults, we know it’s okay to talk with strangers and meet new people. But as technology has evolved, there’s a new type of… Continue reading Connecting with strangers on LinkedIn

How Apple made FaceTime and iMessage safer

We have become acclimatized to ever-present threats to the security of the information and files we share and store online. But we all still want our data to be as secure as possible and, following high-profile breaches such as the celebrity photo leaks of 2014, if anything the issue of online security is even more… Continue reading How Apple made FaceTime and iMessage safer

How to boost productivity with your tablet

Increasing productivity is one of the most crucial goals for small businesses, and this is where technology comes in. Tablets are merely leisure tools in the eyes of many users, good for games and movies but not much else. But actually these can be valuable productive tools in the office, too. The business community is… Continue reading How to boost productivity with your tablet

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

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

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

How to virtualize for newbies

Virtualization…the very sound of the word may have you excited about the new opportunities it holds, or your heart pounding in fear of a foreign technology that sounds far too scary. Whatever the case, virtualization isn’t going anywhere. Thousands of businesses are taking advantage of its ability to cut costs and free up office space.… Continue reading How to virtualize for newbies

4 tips for mobile marketing

Nowadays, the advancements of mobile technology emphasize just how crucial mobile marketing is in boosting any company’s profitability. People are increasingly using smartphone devices for everyday tasks, from checking the time to making online payments. As a small business owner, you might want to adjust accordingly, and jump into the whole mobile approach to reach… Continue reading 4 tips for mobile marketing

Protecting VoIP Systems

One of the most important factors for a successful business is communication. With the advancement of technology over recent years, Voice over Internet Protocol has been devised to respond to people’s needs. Yet even with VoIP’s huge plus for convenience, the system is always vulnerable in the eyes of skilled data thieves. For business credibility,… Continue reading Protecting VoIP Systems