Archive for January, 2013
Top 5 Ediscovery Trends of 2013
The world of eDiscovery is ever-changing, with new discoveries and research done every day. eDiscovery is a young and growing practice, so there has yet to be an industry-wide agreement to a standard, since a new law can throw companies off course. Because of the amount of ESI (electronically stored information) being produced, the development [...]
Full StorySIP Trunking: Cost Savings is Just the Start
It’s common knowledge in the industry today that SIP trunking provides a huge cost savings, allowing your business to enjoy advanced telephony features and functionality while avoiding the need to invest in expensive BRI, PRI or PSTN gateways. But cost savings are not the only benefit that SIP trunking has to offer–let’s explore some of [...]
Full StoryCheapskate’s Guide To Conserving Printer Ink
Ink is the single most important factor that determines the cost of your printing. Here is a checklist that guides you through some simple steps to save ink. 1. Invest in the right printer The right printer may not always need to be an expensive printer. A printer must suit your needs: whether high [...]
Full StoryThreats to Business Continuity for SMEs
Risk management and business continuity are topics that get a lot of attention in the media, but one mistake that many SME leaders make is to assume that the issues being talked about don’t refer to them. Only around one third of companies with a turnover of less than $20 million have a current and [...]
Full StoryShifting Attitudes Towards Cloud Computing and Cloud Storage
2013 will be an important year for the adoption and acceptance of cloud computing within corporate IT strategies. In the past, there was much debate over as security, reliability governance, compliance and other issues when it came to the adoption of cloud solutions. But now, the cloud computing market has matured and IT professionals are [...]
Full StoryHOW CLOUD COMPUTING WORKS; THE INS AND OUTS OF HOW THE CLOUD IS PUT TOGETHER
The concept is easy, though the execution is another story. In simple terms, you are using the internet to connect to a provider’s database or programming. You rent these services on a per use or subscription basis, and can access them at any time. And, if you are dealing with a good provider, that should [...]
Full StoryRapid Technology Change Challenges Human Capital Management
Human capital management (HCM) is a set of integrated practices related to people resource management. Typically, the two main categories of processes are Core administrative support and Strategic HCM support. The core processes (e.g., benefits administration) are fairly straightforward, and will change over time as required. But today, in a rapidly changing technology environment, Strategic [...]
Full StoryMost Important US Laws That Dictate Disclosure of Data Stored In The Cloud
The US government’s recent actions against Megaupload and its founder Kim Dotcom have stirred much debate around the legalities of storing sensitive information in the cloud. Since the US is the hub of activity within the cloud technology space, I thought it might be a good idea to outline some of the most important legislations [...]
Full StoryOnline Backup & Recovery Predictions for 2013
Our friends at Zetta have just released their list of industry predictions for the coming year. This is an in-depth, well-written analysis that touches many areas which are of primary concern amongst SMBs. Definitely worth checking out. Click here to view Zetta’s Online Backup & Recovery Predictions for 2013
Full StoryCellphone Data Tracking Leads To Fewer Traffic Jams
All over the world, we’re seeing an increasing trend where people are moving away from rural communities in order to seek out lucrative work opportunities in urban centers. This creates special challenges for urban planners and municipalities who need to deal with roadway traffic patterns which are outgrowing existing infrastructure at a rate faster than [...]
Full StoryTransformational vs. Disruptive Technologies … and the Opportunities Created
Technology surges forward. We have to come to realize that we are facing two different views of technology: one is transformational – changing something significantly or completely, and the other is disruptive, changing the usual order or process with an entirely new approach Disruptive technology is unique: it basically blows up and redefines how we [...]
Full StoryNavigating the world of NoSQL Databases for Analytic Applications
When it comes to data management systems, the debate over SQL vs. NoSQL has been extremely popular over the past few years. Although people use the terms SQL and NoSQL, the debate itself is actually more about relational databases (SQL) vs. non-relational databases. As businesses and developers continue to look for the best system that [...]
Full StoryData Center Network – Top of Rack (TOR) vs End of Row (EOR) Design
When putting together a data center network and associated network switches, you may be faced with the choice of a top of rack (TOR) or an end of row (EOR) design for your system. Both have different approaches to how servers and switches are arranged, as well as to how cable management systems are arranged, [...]
Full StoryBenefits of Cloud Contact Centre Solutions for 2013
It is a truth universally acknowledged that this year is set to be the year of the Cloud – the year in which business completes the task of moving its essential IT and telecoms applications to the web. 2012 was a harbinger of this trend, with business and IT blogs buzzing about the rising phenomenon [...]
Full StoryOutsourcing May Not Be Ideal For Mainframes
A recent worldwide CIO survey revealed that the downsides of mainframe outsourcing may actually outweigh the cost savings. The survey sought input from 520 CIOs seated at major corporations, including Europe, Asia and North America. Conventional wisdom within the IT space is that outsourcing is the most ideal way to gain access to specialized expertise [...]
Full StorySecurity May be the Number One Priority in ALL of Society, Not Just Business & Government
For all the focus on security in IT enclaves, the cloud, medical information, etc., technology progresses at its continuously accelerating pace. I have noted a number of times we are an electronically connected society, and with that, we need to be more mindful of what we do and how we do it. Now that consumer [...]
Full StoryRemote Managed Services: Defining One of the Most Complex Technologies
Gone are the days when the toughest technology to figure out was the programming of a VCR. In today’s technology-driven world, business leaders are constantly faced with an overload of information about the latest innovations and must-follow best practices. If you’re not an IT expert, it can be difficult to know which information to trust. [...]
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