Hiring great people is never easy. I’ve talked a lot about the importance of the relationship between the client and your software developer. But I wanted to turn my attention for a minute to the value of an in-house IT team, and how a trusted developer can support your decision-making process.
Category: Technology
Technology from computer hardware, computer software, Saas, voip, cloud computing, smartphones to help small and medium sized businesses grow
Making Great First Impressions in the Digital Age
‘You only get one chance to create a great first impression’ – we’ve all heard it many times before but for business leaders, making a lasting first impression has been turned on it’s head by the power and reach of social networking.
Successful software starts foundations up
One of the biggest dilemmas facing CFO’s investing in new software is how to strike the right balance between building solid foundations capable of future updates, and the risk of unnecessary future proofing.
An App for Everything – the Rise of the Virtual Assistant
These days it seems there’s an app for everything. We have apps for productivity, apps for information, GPS apps that help us get to places, or to prove to everyone we’re not a Billy no mates by checking in at the pub, music apps, social media apps.
Google to unveil Moto X as it takes smartphone battle to Apple
Google-owned Motorola hopes to challenge iPhone with autumn launch of new low-cost, futuristic handsets produced in Texas
Blackberry announces expansion of BBM chat app to Android & iOS devices
Until now the Blackberry Messenger (BBM) app had been limited to Blackberry’s own devices, but it’s Canadian developers have announced the app is to be offered as a download to run on rival platforms
How businesses can safeguard the security of their data
With the employees increasingly working with a range of devices such as laptops, tablets and mobile phones, David Sturges, Chief Commercial Officer at hosted desktop company, WorkPlaceLive www.workplacelive.com, looks at how businesses can safeguard their company data.
1&1 Services – A Company in which you can have total confidence
Whether you are new to the world of web sites and domains, even the internet and e-mails, or whether you are already experienced in this field but just feel you need a little help or re-assurance, here is a company in which you can have total confidence.
Reviewed: BlackBerry Z10
The first BlackBerry 10 handset, the Z10 is a thoroughly modern, high-quality smartphone with a strong focus on messaging, but will no physical keyboard and lack of popular apps hold it back?
A Closer Look at The Mini iPad
Like many people in this world, you probably have some sort of electronic device from Apple. One of the coolest products on the market is currently the mini iPad, but most people don’t even know the best things about it! What do you need to know about this technological device to get the most out of it? Read on to find out
Moving your IT systems from a cost to profit centre
Speak to any CFO and unsurprisingly their biggest concern when commissioning a bespoke IT system is most probably going to be cost. For most businesses, IT sits right up there alongside people and premises as one of your biggest financial commitments; but is it money well spent and is there anything you can do to move your IT systems from a cost to a profit centre?
Reviewed: Belkin Classic Strap Cover for iPad Mini
As technology gets ever smaller, more and more of us are buying tablets with the iPad and iPad mini selling more than many other units combined. However these devices are very easy to damage and this Belkin case offers protection whilst keeping your iPad Mini light and slimline.
Gmail push notification no longer works with Mail on new iOS devices
Google’s Gmail has provided push notification to iOS users through Mail.app for years, but an announced change has taken effect that will leave users with new devices without push notification in the iPhone’s native mail app.
Reviewed: Dell XPS 10
The Dell XPS 10 Windows RT-equipped convertible tablet will truly last all day and most of the night (and certainly cover the longest flight in the world). It has a very small-capacity hard drive, but if your digital life is truly in the cloud, the XPS 10 can totally be the everyday computer that you carry everywhere.
5 Ways To Use Free SIP Calls In Business
In the current economy, most companies try to cut down on communication costs. With the availability of free advanced instant communications over IP, it’s possible to achieve greater productivity at minimal costs.