Posted on Friday March 11, 2016
It's easy to see why Office 365 is an attractive solution for small and medium-sized businesses already familiar with the Office interface. More and more companies are making the move to the cloud, but many have yet to complete their transition and still rely at least in part on on-site SharePoint systems. When you're ready to migrate, the move from SharePoint to Office 365 presents numerous security challenges to prepare for - not least because breaches are far more likely to be caused by localized issues than insufficient protection on Microsoft's part. Here's what you need to do to ensure you've got security covered when you make the leap to migrating from SharePoint to Office 365.
Posted on Thursday March 10, 2016
Business Intelligence (BI) has conventionally been the preserve of big business, given the need for specialist knowledge meant hiring pricey experts was often the only way to leverage its value. But the rise of self-service BI tools has leveled the playing field, allowing small- and medium-sized businesses to get in on the game too. And with small businesses now producing far greater volumes of data than in the past, there's never been a better time to put BI to use in your organization. Make your first steps towards smarter business planning by dispelling some popular beliefs about BI - here's what you need to know.
Posted on Wednesday March 09, 2016
Let's face it; your office landline is a thing of the past. As the means of communication becomes more digitalized, Voice over IP (VoIP) services is rapidly taking over. Gone are the days when you would miss an important call and not even be aware of it. In fact, VoIP systems have become such a popular and cost-effective means of communication that businesses have started to install these technologies in the workplace. So what do you have to consider before implementing your own VoIP system? Here are some things to look out for.
Posted on Tuesday March 08, 2016
From hosting websites, email, applications and online file storage, the cloud has become a popular alternative to traditional IT services for business. In fact, it is almost impossible to find a data center that doesn't employ cloud-based services of some kind. But incidents of cloud hacks and server failures can lead some business owners to be wary of a service that still has much confusion surrounding it.
Posted on Monday March 07, 2016
We may expect to find computers everywhere these days, from our offices, schools and airports to our pockets and wrists, but until now there's not been much call for computers in our hospital operating rooms. But new technology is making waves in healthcare circles and could even save lives by helping surgeons and physicians make life and death decisions. This is why investors and governments are looking into this area as way of improving healthcare and patient outcomes. So let's take a look at some of this miraculous medical teach.
Posted on Friday March 04, 2016
If you're not an IT professional or have an in-depth knowledge of technology, computer terminology can seem like a foreign language. While you certainly don't need to be fluent in geek speak, having a basic understanding of it can help in a number of ways. For example, it can help you purchase the right equipment when searching for new hardware or more clearly explain a technical issue you're having to your IT provider. Here are a few computer terms that can help you along.