Software
At the National Achievers Congress 2015 in Sydney this Week, Richard Branson said entrepreneurship was about “creating something that makes a difference to peoples lives” and that if there is something to be frustrated about in the market, entrepreneurs ask whether they can “bring some competition and shake it up.” For company secretary, Carolyne Burns […]
For years summer in Australia has had a reputation as a time for backyard barbeques, beaches and holidays but recently, businesses have begun to view our hottest months in a new light. The increasing severity of storms and cyclones, devastating floods, unexpected power outages, plus the long dry spells that can lead to devastating bushfires […]
Windows 10 is Microsoft’s new Operating System, which was designed as a reaction to the poor reception Windows 8 got in the marketplace. Windows 8 was apparently planned without much thought toward consumer and application developer response. It was a completely new version of the Windows Operating System although it is very similar to Windows […]
Email is one of the greatest aids to business. But it is also one of the greatest time wasters. Most people do not use email efficiently. They do not manage their email – they let email manage them. Some people set aside a time each day to handle email, some try to maintain an empty inbox, […]
According to the latest smartphone sales data from Kantar Worldpanel ComTech, the Android OS has shown continued market share losses for the three months ending July 2015. In Australia the Android share has fallen by 10.5 pts compared with a 7.9 pt increase for iOS. Share losses have also been seen across Europe’s largest five […]
The hype around the Internet of Things (IoT) does not always fit with a business case for management with an accurate cost overview, or prove how a return on investment (ROI) will be achieved. In reality, to deliver on the promise of the IoT, there is a pragmatic first step SMEs need to take when […]
As the costs associated with managing a rapidly growing number of IT security threats, dealing with constantly evolving technology, the training and daily management of an in-house IT staff continue to rise, every smart business will begin to search for alternatives. As is generally the case with outsourcing, the obvious benefit to the company that […]
It’s common for companies to make significant investments in products and services expecting an even more significant return. Disaster recovery, however, is a rare exception: It’s perhaps the only service in which businesses invest hoping it never has to be used. By not planning for the worst-case scenario, SMBs accept an unnecessary risk of losing […]
A survey conducted by Tech Research Asia (TRA) has revealed that the new Microsoft operating system, Windows 10, is seen as a catalyst for significant business change and an opportunity to drive greater productivity. With 75 per cent of businesses intending to adopt the new operating system, the survey involving 301 decision-makers showed that productivity […]
Stock photo, video and audio provider, iStock by Getty Images, has partnered with file sharing service, Dropbox, to create an industry-leading workflow enhancement for customers. The new partnership announced today will provide users with instant access to licensed assets across all their devices. Grant Farhall, Senior Director of Product/E-commerce at iStock by Getty Images said […]
Those operating Windows 7 and Windows 8 will soon be offered a free upgrade to Microsoft’s most recent operating system, Windows 10. Sounds good, but should users jump in with both feet? A new feature called Wi-Fi Sense included as part of the new operating system will allow your PC to automatically connect to Wi-Fi […]
Week 5 of Citrix’s Business Bootcamp will empower you to build a secure IT environment without compromising workforce mobility As you move to the cloud and rollout your subsequent enterprise mobility strategy, there is one critical area you must not overlook – IT security. Enabling employees to access data and work on the move from […]
After seeing 700 per cent growth in its first year, Airbnb’s Business Travel program has expanded further. Airbnb, the world’s leading community-driven hospitality company has introduced a global tools suite aimed at providing greater visibility on employee travel itineraries and expense tracking. The Business Travel program, which helps companies of all sizes cater to their […]
As your small business expands, you may want to look into new accounting software to keep up with the growing number of invoices, bank transactions and other everyday accounting tasks you are bound to face. But most accounting software in the market includes features you won’t need or ever use.
Week 4 of Citrix’s Business Bootcamp is all about taking full control of your cloud-ready, mobile workforce When you stop to think about it, the simple purpose of IT is to provide tools which allow us to work faster and smarter, and that help us achieve our business goals. By moving your business to the […]
We’re moving away from the days when we could have completely separate and siloed systems for the different areas of our business – like accounting, operations, online and in-store. The future is all about connectivity.
The most common threats are targeted attacks. These include spear-phishing emails, exploit of unpatched systems or software and crypto-ransomware attacks. However, part of the challenge with SMBs is awareness.
If you use a Mac and you have a subscription to Office 365, Office 2016 for Mac is available to you from today.
Those at the forefront of their industries often offer unique insights into what will become popular trends in the years to come. While no prediction is concrete in nature, it does help us get a better picture of where the world is heading and what our lives will be like as we use technology even more.
These days any business—small, medium, or large—can access enough data to analyse patterns, trends and find new ways to make better decisions. In the digital age, there’s no such thing as being too small for big data.
