Category: IT

Why Every Business Should Be Using More Than Just Email for Communication

Why Every Business Should Be Using More Than Just Email for Communication

When it comes to business communication, few methods are more popular than email. In fact, there are many online businesses that only use email as a primary means of responding to customer inquiries and collaborating with employees and partners. Although it’s possible to be successful using email as your go-to correspondence tool, it can’t be denied that utilising multiple methods […]

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“Black Girls Code”: One of Many Hopeful Initiatives to Create Diversity in Computer Sciences

“Black Girls Code”: One of Many Hopeful Initiatives to Create Diversity in Computer Sciences

There are many great initiatives taking place throughout the tech industry designed to foster an environment of collaboration and a sense of unity and inclusion among peers. While these seem like obvious things that anyone might expect to find in any company, historically, this has not necessarily been the case. The harmonious virtues of a unified and collaborative workforce notwithstanding, […]

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Why Technology Is Vital to the Survival of Your Business

Why Technology Is Vital to the Survival of Your Business

Have you ever stopped to wonder exactly what elements of your business are vital to its survival? While you could say that your team is critical and that top performing managers are critical, there is another member of your team that you probably never thought about! In recent years a new member has probably joined the team, making it more […]

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Should Businesses Abandon the Desktop Computers?

Should Businesses Abandon the Desktop Computers?

Computers have come a long way. Do you remember the DOS based systems which required the programming and floppy disk? Thankfully, the technology has advanced since that time, so much so that the computer from 2 years ago is considered outdated. And with the advancement in the computer has come the advancement in the laptop and the tablet. These advances […]

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Why Tablets Are Making Interactive Displays an Option for Small Retailers

Why Tablets Are Making Interactive Displays an Option for Small Retailers

It is no longer uncommon to see interactive kiosks and displays in major retail stores, where touch screen interfaces allow customers to use applications that help them experience the benefits of certain products that are for sale, or be guided to the right purchase for them. Major brands like Boots, Argos and IKEA have provided some interactive in store features […]

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How to Keep Your Business and Its Data Secure

How to Keep Your Business and Its Data Secure

Digital thieves are constantly on the lookout for businesses to hack and data to steal, so it’s vital that you have security protocols in place to protect not only your business, but also your customers’ data. The information stolen from a business could be used to set up credit cards, hack bank accounts, or it could be sold to a […]

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Why You Must Keep Your Antivirus Software Up to Date

Why You Must Keep Your Antivirus Software Up to Date

We live in a world where man and machine live side by side. Everything we do is dependent to some degree on computers. This is why it is also very important to make sure your computer systems run properly and that they are very healthy and fast running. This is likely to be particularly true for your work. If you […]

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Boosting Holiday Safety with Automation

Boosting Holiday Safety with Automation

Holidays are getting closer and it’s easy to get lost in all the chaos that is related to coordinating all the guests, keeping track of who is bringing what to dinner etc. One thing that shouldn’t be overlooked under any circumstances is the safety of the house. It’s equally important for the hosts and for the guests, who leave their […]

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Things to Consider in Your IT Support Contract

Things to Consider in Your IT Support Contract

Running every aspect of your business to the standard you need can be difficult when you have a small team, or are expanding quickly. For this reason, seeking out areas where you can outsource things to more equipped third party companies makes a lot of sense. IT support can often be a prime area for outsourcing, because whether it is […]

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Security Breaches Destroyed These 4 Businesses

Security Breaches Destroyed These 4 Businesses

Startups start and fail. It happens every day, and yet when a startup fails because a hacker maliciously attacked the business and extorted it or deleted data, well that’s a reason to be extremely disappointed. It’s sad really, and more devastating to entrepreneurs than losing a business to financial losses or a faulty business model. Challenge-based losses can be understood […]

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