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Are tablet specifications confusing you?
“AMOLED”, “1.2 GHz Snapdragon processor” these are just two specifications that Android tablet manufacturers use to attract customers. To the unwary buyer, these numbers and words sound top of the line when they sometimes aren’t. It’s important, when buying an Android tablet for your business, to be aware of what the technical specifications mean and how useful they are. Here’s an overview of what the main technical specifications of tablets are, and what they mean. Screen There are two important screen measurements: size and...
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Android Tablets have a lot to offer to businesses, they are a versatile platform that are essentially an extension of your office. Many software vendors have realized this and have started to develop business software that will make your tablet even more useful. As with most computers, there are a wide variety of tablets out there with somewhat confusing specifications. Here’s an overview of what the main technical specifications of tablets are, and what they mean. Screen There are two important screen measurements: size and resolution. The...
read more4 useful BI SaaS solutions
Business Intelligence (BI) has traditionally been the domain of big companies. It was costly to implement, required highly skilled employees who were in short demand to conduct it, and the software was incredibly complex. That’s all changed in the past few years due to the advancement of cloud technology. Many vendors now offer Software as a Solution (SaaS) apps that small businesses can use to conduct BI in their organization. Here is an overview of four Business Intelligence SaaS apps that you could use in your business: KPI KPI (Key...
read moreBusiness Intelligence Apps For SMBs
As our devices and workflows become more and more technically advanced, the amount of data available to a company of any size has increased exponentially. For small businesses that have been using spreadsheets like Microsoft Excel, this data could quickly overwhelm your Business Intelligence (BI) efforts. To avoid this, many software vendors have introduced Software as a Solution (SaaS) apps specifically for small businesses. Here is an overview of four Business Intelligence SaaS apps that you could use in your business: KPI KPI (Key...
read moreBeware! Your network may not be secure
Everywhere you look business owners are inundated by issues pulling their attention in a multitude of directions. One issue almost every owner has managed to get under control is network security. These businesses are secure from external threats and because of this, believe their systems to be 100% safe, however, they may have missed the possibility of internal threats. In recent years the majority of security threats and compromises have come from within the company. A common threat to companies is the logic bomb – malware that targets...
read moreSecurity threats come from inside
It’s common to see companies showing confidence in their security systems. Their networks are protected from external threats, which can often lead to a false sense of being secure. With this attitude, they may stop thinking about security and fail to establish internal measures within their networks, and this is a grave mistake. In recent years the majority of security threats and compromises have come from within the company. A common threat to companies is the logic bomb – malware that targets IT systems and deletes data. As a logic...
read moreInternal threats can harm your network
Security of data and networks, an issue that companies are taking seriously. They’re going to great lengths to protect themselves from external threats and are, for the most part, safe from them. And yet, there are still stories about how businesses are being infected by malware. If they’re safe to the external environment, where’s the threat coming from? In recent years the majority of security threats and compromises have come from within the company. A common threat to companies is the logic bomb – malware that targets IT...
read moreCritical BCP elements not in your plan
Business Continuity Plans (BCP), plans on how to provide a stable service, or recover after adverse actions, have become top of mind with many managers. Businesses have adopted such plans, or are in the process of implementing one, but owners may have missed some crucial elements that could result in an ineffective plan. Here are six key non-IT functions and processes that need to be in place to ensure your company is ready to effectively execute your BCP. Easy to use plans Many continuity plans have been developed mainly for the IT...
read moreWhy your BCP may not be up to snuff
Respect him or not, Mao Tse-tung had it right when he said, “The only real defense is an active defense.” Businesses have taken this literally and have adopted Business Continuity Plans (BCP) to ensure that when a disaster strikes they are ready with an active plan. Many of them are prepared technology wise, but the other buttets may not be so ready. Here are six key non-IT functions and processes that need to be in place to ensure your company is ready to effectively execute your BCP. Easy to use plans Many continuity plans have been...
read moreMountain Lion’s handy business features
In late Q2 or Q3 of this year, Apple is scheduled to release a new version of OS X, Mountain Lion. While it’s still a few months from reaching retail and online stores, there’s a developer’s preview available. The preview has introduced a number of potentially great features that will be in the retail version and are beneficial for businesses using OS X. Here are four features of Mountain Lion that small business employees will find useful: Enhanced communication and social media If you use OS X to access and monitor your social media...
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