There’s More to Backups than Just Backing Up
While doing regular data backups is the norm in many businesses, many forget an integral factor in ensuring that the backup system works – actually testing it. One of the most basic actions a company takes – big or small – with its data is back it up. It’s become a mantra in this age […]
Email Encryption: Why It’s Important
When we create a letter in the analog world, we take the time to seal that letter in an envelope to keep it safe from prying eyes—especially if that letter contains sensitive information. If it’s highly confidential information we might even resort to obfuscation such as using coded text, or making sure that it is […]
The Importance of a Business Continuity Plan
Japan’s earthquake was devastating to many companies, particularly electronics manufacturers. But the losses weren’t limited to Asia; many American companies felt the aftershock. The lesson to be learned: disasters can strike unexpectedly, and can have far-reaching impact. What Japan Can Teach Us about Business Continuity When a powerful earthquake rocked northeast Japan in March 2011, […]
Windows Small Business Server 2011 Standard Comes Packed with New Features
Users of the old Windows Small Business Server 2008 will be glad to know that Microsoft has finally released a new SBS – Windows Small Business Server 2011 – which has improved features designed to make businesses function better. Microsoft has released an upgrade to its Small Business Server Platform – Windows Small Business Server […]
The Ins and Outs of Going Paperless at the Office
Many businesses are now beginning to adapt a paperless policy, as doing so can go a long way in enhancing productivity and making operations much more efficient, while being much more cost-effective at the same time. As companies are not only being more conscious of the environmental impact of how they do business but also […]
Twitter @ Five: Continuing to be a Powerful Social Marketing Tool
Five years is a relatively short time to grow from a virtually unknown website to what is now one of the most effective social networking platforms on the web today. And businesses will be better off taking advantage of all that Twitter can offer internet marketing campaigns. Social networking and “microblogging” site Twitter turned five […]
Cutting Off Wastrels at the Office
Studies have shown that companies can lose millions of dollars in productivity and bandwidth wasted on video streaming and online gambling during major sporting events. It’s best that you have the right systems in place to ensure that office hours and resources are spent on their intended purposes. One of the many challenges businesses face […]
Outsourced Wi-Fi Hotspot Solutions
With the growing need to provide free Wi-Fi for clients and customers, small businesses are faced with the problem of whether to set up the connection themselves, or hire an outsourced company to do the job. Many businesses have seen the demand for free Wi-Fi at their establishments jump drastically, as more and more people […]
Free Video Conferencing Using Skype and Your TV
The Skype-enabled TV was developed by David Dinka and his team as a result of a series of worldwide interviews asking respondents about their communication needs. Common desires was discovered: to be able to communicate with colleagues, family, and friends from somewhere comfortable, and to make video calls on a big screen. Technology continues to […]
Softphones and PABX 101
Softphones – software programs that allow you to make calls through the internet – can be a convenient way to communicate, but they can also pose security risks to businesses. Fortunately, softphones for PABX networks provide all the same conveniences but with more exclusivity and security. Technology has always had a profound impact on the […]