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VoIP Security Measures

Voice over Internet Protocol, or VoIP, is a technology that enables you to make or receive phone calls over the Internet. Highly convenient and cost-effective, VoIP is a popular communication medium for businesses nowadays. But without proper security, using VoIP can expose your conversation to the risk of data theft. Potentially this can lead to… Continue reading VoIP Security Measures

Microsoft’s new, free BI product is here

Microsoft has just upped the ante on its data analyst products. The company recently announced that it will now be offering its Power BI product for free. It’s clear that Microsoft doesn’t want Excel to define the company in terms of data analysis. And this move could multiply their reach in the business intelligence sector… Continue reading Microsoft’s new, free BI product is here

Vivaldi Web Browser – A Tool for Tech Savvy Users

Internet browsing is a piece of cake, thanks to the many browsers available for every level of user. Basic users generally surf the Internet to chat with friends or to look up information for personal reasons. Advanced users, on the other hand, might prefer a technical tool to make browsing even more convenient. The ex-CEO… Continue reading Vivaldi Web Browser – A Tool for Tech Savvy Users

4 ways to boost productivity with technology

Does it seem like everyday another PC breaks down or your IT contractor interrupts you with questions about your software budget? In today’s world, technology shouldn’t be slowing down your business, it should be speeding it up. If it’s not helping you, it’s time to admit you have a problem before your employees organize an… Continue reading 4 ways to boost productivity with technology

How to protect yourself against Poweliks

Think your security is taken care of with a frequent anti-virus scan? Think again. While we’ve all become used to the idea that viruses, worms and other malware – however much disruption and damage they cause to our systems – can be detected and removed thanks to the tracks they leave as they create havoc,… Continue reading How to protect yourself against Poweliks

5 Google apps you’ve probably never heard of

Whether it’s checking your bank balance, the weather forecast or a flight delay, we have come to use apps to enable us to carry out routine tasks at the touch of a button and without leaving our phones. The Google Apps suite of programs like Drive, Gmail and Calendar can already help businesses to speed… Continue reading 5 Google apps you’ve probably never heard of

How the iPhone is making health care easier

It’s Monday morning and your daughter has a stomach ache and can’t get out of bed. You have a full week ahead of you with business meetings and chauffeuring around your son to soccer and football practice. When on earth are you going to have time to take your little girl to the doctor? Not… Continue reading How the iPhone is making health care easier

Spanning protects Office 365 data

While what the cloud is about may seem a little foggy to many business users, a great many are already taking advantage of the collaborative power of such cloud platforms as Office 365. There is a big amount of trust and belief that data is safe in the cloud, however, there are security issues to… Continue reading Spanning protects Office 365 data

Social media for business development

Regardless of the industry in which you operate, it’s undeniable that social media has become an essential platform for many businesses of all sizes to easily engage and interact with customers and potential customers, as well as boost visibility. But there’s more to social media than market reach and penetration and it can prove to… Continue reading Social media for business development

5 Tricks to Clean up your Facebook News Feed

You just got a message from an old friend via Facebook. You log on to view it, and suddenly you’re bombarded with selfies from high school friends you haven’t seen in years and photos of one of your employee’s lunch. Before you know it, you’ve wasted a half hour of your life caught up in… Continue reading 5 Tricks to Clean up your Facebook News Feed