7 tech trends to watch in 2013
Changes in technology move faster than most of us can easily keep up but it’s important to be aware of upcoming trends that could fundamentally affect the way the world does business.
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10 tools you can’t live without
Check out a slew of apps to streamline a range of functions, including project management, customer service, social media, and email.
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Make your business more efficient with new technology
Whether it’s hardware or software, a whole range of affordable technology can help you run your small business more efficiently, often from anywhere and on the go. We take a look at a few of them.
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How the Cloud can save you from a BYOD tech nightmare
Bring-your-own-device polices can make employees happy but create technical headaches and security concerns.
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Use the cloud to go global
Global expansion is never easy. The key is to not allow a great business decision to become derailed by a costly and time-consuming IT decision. For many businesses, it could be as easy as looking to the cloud.
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5 ways to control operating costs
Feeling the pinch? We’re all looking for ways to trim budgets and our operating expenses. One pain point that consumers, enterprises and small businesses alike share is energy consumption. If you’re an SMB, your IT systems can have a significant impact on your energy consumption. Here’s how to better manage this.
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Cloud and competitive advantage – a heavenly match?
Still ‘umming’ and ‘ahhing’ about cloud? Consider this: it delivers the freedom to work anywhere at any time – on the road, in the office or at home – so you can continue to reach customers, partners and suppliers while still enjoying a connection to the office. This freedom is priceless.
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3 signs you need to shift to the cloud
Moving to the cloud is not a question of why, but a question of when. Yes, there are many factors to consider before shifting your entire business to the cloud, but here are a few signs that your business should really start looking skyward.
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Why choosing the cloud isn’t just a technical decision
Choosing a cloud solution isn’t just a technical decision anymore – it’s becoming a strategic move for many SMBs, that’s driven by business requirements and goals. Here’s why business owners should look at the technology and envision how it can improve save costs, streamline operations and improve profitability
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Using managed services to get a handle on IT costs
For businesses looking to make or save money, there’s no shortage of technologies ready to help. Just as important as the technologies themselves however, is how they’re delivered.
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Managing the challenges technology creates in the workplace
There’s no denying technology has improved many aspects of our daily lives, especially in the ways it’s made running a business easier. But it also means we’ve become much more contactable, and created a number of other challenges that need to be met.
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Six ways to make IT implementations a success
According to Gartner, a staggering 75 percent of all IT implementations fail. Use these tips to ensure it doesn’t happen in your business, wasting valuable time and money.
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How to prepare your business for cloud computing
The IT industry may shout that cloud computing is the way of the future and that all businesses should move their IT to the cloud. The reality is that any IT solution should be investigated and planned, whether it’s within your office or accessed via the internet. So, what factors will you need to consider?
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Managing email in today’s digital business world
Email dominates communication in today’s business environment, and many contain vital pieces of information that assist in tracking key events, employee behavior and information exchanges, making it important that SMBs understand and comply with regulations surrounding using email as formal records.
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Mobility and the cloud – what’s the connection?
As mobile devices catch on, it’s the best time for your business to embrace the cloud.
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Top 10 IT security predictions for 2012
WatchGuard Technologies’ security analysts have announced their 2012 security predictions. Here are their top 10 predictions for the year ahead…
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Is your business ready for a new IT system?
If you have a growing business, one of the most important characteristics of your IT system is its scalability and ability to grow along with your company.
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Meet the startup growing globally in the cloud
Been reading about how cloud computing is good for small business but want to hear it from someone who’s been there, done that? Read all about it from the CEO of Kaggle, a one year-old startup.
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10 predictions for technology in 2012
As the IT community sees explosive demand for mobility, collaboration and social networking technologies, Quest Software has put together a list of 10 predictions for technology in 2012.
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Tread carefully with new financial year IT deployments
Whilst the start of a new financial year is the preferred time for many businesses to purchase and deploy new IT equipment, Kroll Ontrack warns organisations need to pay close attention to ensuring sensitive financial or confidential company information is permanently wiped from old computers and systems.
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