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Implementing BI for small businesses

Companies are using business intelligence tools to assist in their business operations. Whether it’s collecting, analyzing or virtualizing data, or creating reports, business intelligence systems can do all this and much more. They also allow companies to make strategic business decisions to increase efficiency at an affordable price. That’s why many small business owners are… Continue reading Implementing BI for small businesses

Office for Mac 2016 unveiled by Microsoft

With the release of Office for Mac 2016, Microsoft brings a long overdue refresh to its flagship suite of productivity applications for Mac users. As well as design changes that deliver similarities to the Windows versions of the applications, the latest upgrade – currently free of charge while it remains in preview stage, prior to… Continue reading Office for Mac 2016 unveiled by Microsoft

Google has a new mobile payment platform

As the latest technology permeates the business world to an ever greater extent, consumers are increasingly turning to mobile payment platforms for the ease and convenience they offer in settling up without fumbling around for coins, notes and cards. And businesses that adopt these new technologies are the ones that are cleaning up with increased… Continue reading Google has a new mobile payment platform

4 things to consider before selecting an MSP

Incorporating technology into business operations can be a challenge, because technology is always on the move, and many businesses simply can’t keep up. Small businesses often put their faith in a single IT guy to look after their tech needs but, chances are, he won’t have the time or expertise to be able to deal… Continue reading 4 things to consider before selecting an MSP

Effective business continuity planning

Devising your business continuity plan can be complex. The whole process of discovering which are your business’s critical assets may feel like unravelling a knotted ball of yarn. In other words, it can be a tricky and time consuming process. But what if there was a way to speed up the ordeal? If you know… Continue reading Effective business continuity planning

Now your Android Tablet can also be a robot

It’s a beautiful sunny Thursday afternoon as you lounge on your beach chair in the Bahamas. You feel the warm ocean breeze on your skin while you attend a work meeting at your office in upstate New York. You tease your coworkers about the snowstorm they’re experiencing as they…wait a minute. How can you be… Continue reading Now your Android Tablet can also be a robot

Windows 7 features for better usability

When it comes to the most widely used operating system, Windows 7 is at the top of the list. In addition to its functionality and business-oriented programs, Windows 7 has many useful features that are unknown to general users who only care about word processing and Internet browsing. These features are very handy and they… Continue reading Windows 7 features for better usability

Improved internet security with 3 easy tips

Are you concerned about internet security? Did you know there are a few simple ways to get increased protection that require only minimal investment of time? We’re not just talking about changing your passwords regularly or installing antivirus software. There are a few other methods that are less often talked about – here are three… Continue reading Improved internet security with 3 easy tips

Make your email subjects more productive

Email is not your job. Repeat: email is not your job. Too many of us spend our days slaving over our inboxes, while our real jobs get neglected and we sacrifice the opportunity to be truly productive. But there is a solution, and it starts not with the message itself but with the subject line.… Continue reading Make your email subjects more productive

Business continuity testing process

Disasters can happen at any time, which is why it is important for your company to have a business continuity plan. In the event your business gets hit with an unforeseen disaster, you’ll be able to minimize damage, downtime, and impact to your business operations. If you don’t have a contingency plan to protect valuable… Continue reading Business continuity testing process