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Ditch your wallet for Android Pay

Sci-fi movies have predicted a lot of modern technology, the touchscreens of Minority Report, the virtual reality headsets of Back to the Future, you name it. But for some reason, no matter how far into the future we go, everyone still has cash. There’s something visceral about Harrison Ford pulling out his wallet and showing… Continue reading Ditch your wallet for Android Pay

Office-wide Windows migrations, made easy

Despite a varied range of software such as Office 365 and Azure, Windows remains Microsoft’s darling. And although the most recent version has achieved widespread adoption and critical acclaim, its creators are hungry for more installs and more users. The try and lure more users, Microsoft has released a new tool to analyze and report… Continue reading Office-wide Windows migrations, made easy

Microsoft secures its Edge browser

Thanks to Microsoft’s latest announcement, cyber-criminals will have a harder time breaking into Windows systems. By dropping the Edge browser into a separate virtual container, workstations put distance between themselves and those who would do them harm under cover of the internet. For business owners interested in getting a taste of virtualization before fully investing… Continue reading Microsoft secures its Edge browser

Facebook at Work boosts communication

Facebook has been looking for new ways to diversify the services it offers. One such example is Facebook at Work — launching today. The new product is a way for enterprise firms to stay connected and share information just like the Facebook of yesteryears. There has been a need for the use of social tools… Continue reading Facebook at Work boosts communication

Cyber-crime and social engineering

For as long as there have been cybercriminals, there have been social engineers, or people who use tricks and scams to force other people to volunteer sensitive information. There are several ways to use social engineering to acquire valuable information like account passwords and bank accounts, but avoiding these scams comes down to one thing:… Continue reading Cyber-crime and social engineering

HaaS: consistent equipment for businesses

Having the proper equipment is important to a business. It improves the efficiency of the business and helps it to flourish. However, for the business to prosper, office equipment must be in line with current trends. Purchasing the equipment is expensive, and most companies are opting to get their IT from Hardware-as-a-Service (HaaS) solutions as… Continue reading HaaS: consistent equipment for businesses

VoIP, an adaptable technology

Voice over Internet Protocol ensures businesses benefit from cutting-edge communication systems. VoIP is easier to install, configure and to maintain, and most importantly it can easily be adapted to assimilate post-purchase features. If you’re considering migrating to a VoIP solution, or if you just want to shop for the most recent developments in the service,… Continue reading VoIP, an adaptable technology

Branded search results for your business

SEO is meant to increase traffic to a website so that more users interact with its content. However, there is more than one way to approach SEO. The right approach should also account for users who already know your brand, and make it easier for them to access your website and share it with other… Continue reading Branded search results for your business

Big data: lowering hospital readmissions

The medical industry is one of the most data-rich business sectors of the 21st century. Patients that receive care have hundreds of data points associated with their medical history — but how is this data being handled? In most cases, not carefully enough. By adopting one of business’s more popular solutions, your medical facility could… Continue reading Big data: lowering hospital readmissions

VR tech helps promote business growth

It’s been reported that Facebook is about to ship out its Oculus virtual reality headsets, and Google has its own version in the works. By taking all of this into consideration, it’s safe to say that the VR landscape is about to experience growth — and small- and medium-sized businesses should take advantage of this… Continue reading VR tech helps promote business growth