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One of the biggest trends in the modern office is employees bringing their own personal devices to work (BYOD). Many businesses are making changes to their IT infrastructure to make room for BYOD. With BYOD growing in popularity, it's appropriate for businesses to ask where this trend is heading. What will a fully evolved BYOD office of the future look like?

There's no doubt that modern technology is amazing. We have the ability to access information and install automated systems that was only a dream was possible in years past. The advent of certain technologies have actually threatened the existence of certain products, and even entire industries. Is paper susceptible to the same threat?

Running an IT company involves a lot of analytic thinking, problem solving, and seeing how the different pieces work together to achieve goals. It takes a lot of patience, skill, and vision. So do jigsaw puzzles.

If your business has an IT technician on staff, then you know how busy they are, and how good they are at attending to every computer issue. In-house IT techs are known for quickly fixing IT issues, but as good as they are, even the best tech is not 100% reliable. Where in-house technicians fall short, outsourcing your IT services can make up for it.

We get it. You are busy, and always on the run. While busyness can be a good thing in certain contexts, one downside of living on a tight schedule is that it makes you miss important phone calls. Now, with VoIP Presence, you'll never have to miss another important phone call again!

In our environmentally-conscious culture, the business that can adapt, will flourish. Implementing green practices will ensure that your business is positively influencing your environment. Going green will not only contribute to the health of our planet, but will also contribute to the health of your business. Here are three reasons why your business should go green.

Last week, as Apple Inc. fans waited in anticipation for the new iPhone announcement, Apple delivered two different exciting models; the iPhone 5c and iPhone 5s. These products promise to introduce some great features and style to users this Fall. Let's take a look at how these new devices can liven your everyday office routine.

The latest nasty virus to hit the Internet is called Trojan:Win32/Crilock.A, a ransomware that first showed its ugly head on September 10th, 2013. This virus is capable of locking you out of your computer and stealing your sensitive information. Here's everything you need to know about this new ransomware and how to stop it.

Without proper upkeep, computers will eventually breakdown, and when a computer crashes, it will take your data with it to its silicone grave. Even a not-quite-dead-yet computer running poorly will cost your business money by freezing up and causing downtime. To prevent downtime and crashes, you will want to make sure you're doing these four easy PC maintenances.

"It looks like you're writing a letter. Would you like help?" No matter how many times we told him "no", Clippy just didn't seem to get the hint. Microsoft's animated office assistant, Clippy, was last seen in 2003. Where has his journey taken him over the last ten years?

Your audience won't believe their eyes when you pull out this trick! Instead of listing sources and thanks at the end of your next PowerPoint presentation, why not animate them, movie credit style? This post will guide you through the steps how.

The use of mobile technology has been launching businesses into a new realm of competition. By enabling business owners and their employees to work from anywhere they need, mobile technology has the potential to dramatically increase the productivity of your business. Before purchasing new devices, however, you'll want to consider these four specifications in relation to your business.

When it comes to successful marketing, the more information that's considered will net you better results. To a marketing department, this valuable information will come from a variety of sources and be transferred throughout your company's IT network. Therefore, having a strong intranet is one of the best things you can do for your marketing strategy.

Sometimes it's hard to remember why you've hired a managed IT service because the problems that you would otherwise face are out-of-sight and out-of-mind. Hiring a company like Computerware can save your business lots of time, money, and headaches. Here are the five essential services that a managed IT service provider can contribute to your company.

The value of advertising your business on the Internet has been rising, and it's certainly not going to decrease anytime soon. As a business owner, you have to allow yourself to be found by potential customers. Most customers are searching Google for products and services to invest in. Now, with a Google Places account, you can meet them there.

In the endless quest to save expenses around the office, there are many new products that make promises to save you money; sometimes, the easiest option to save money is to downsize. According to research from Gartner Inc., you can save 25% of your IT costs by simplifying your company's IT network.

Everyone's got one, and they're bringing them to work. The mobile device revolution is certainly not going anywhere anytime soon. Now it's extremely easy to access social media logins, bank account information, order pizza, and make major life decisions at your fingertips. There are certainly advantages to your employees bringing their own devices to work (BYOD), but business owners need to be aware of the risks before allowing BYOD in the office. Here are five unexpected consequences of integrating a BYOD culture in your office.

One technology misstep a business will make is to think that having one good anti-virus program is all they need. Having strong security software is just one part of the security equation; the habits of the user are equally important and are often neglected. An inexperienced user can void even the best security software.

Insurance companies will write a policy for anything that makes them profit. For example, British Insurance has collected over $3 million from Californians who have bought alien abduction insurance. You likely have insurance protecting your company's assets from every kind of threat, even the extraterrestrial kind, but do you have an insurance policy for your company's data?

Technology is upgraded when a better solution is discovered that will save you money. As a business owner, this is the preferred way to save money, instead of having to make dreaded cuts. One technology that you can easily upgrade to, will put extra money back into your budget, are your printers.