Tech

It wasn’t that long ago when the idea of bringing your own smartphone or tablet to the workplace or using them to shop online from the comfort of your lounge was unthinkable.

Computer manufacturer Dell has gone private with one of the biggest leveraged buyouts since the GFC in a move that will end a 24 year run on the markets.

It’s hard to keep track of all the incredible apps that are being released every day. Here’s a quick roundup of the latest Android apps that might be handy for your business.

The importance of using technology to improve your business can not be overstated and doesn’t necessarily require any major upheaval or stress.

Smartphones are the most popular mobile device. Consumers have them in arm’s reach throughout the day as they are out and about.

Getting your business on social media is incredibly important for promotion and engagement with your audience. However, sometimes it can go wrong.

Social media can really boost your profile, raise awareness of your services and aid the overall growth of your business. Here are five infallible tips that will put you on the path to social success.

The site search box holds a wealth of information that can help improve your online store and create a better user experience for your customers

Lady Gaga faced public ridicule earlier this week when YouTube stripped her of 156 million views deemed spam. This is a warning for any small business considering buying online popularity.

While you might think that it’s common sense to determine what is and what isn’t appropriate interaction at work, it never hurts to have a little reminder. And some things might have changed.

Twitter is the world’s fastest-growing social platform according to a comprehensive new study.

Industries as diverse as software, real estate services and even manufacturing are moving towards the subscription economy. Here’s why you should take advantage of this.

The CSIRO launched the Digital Productivity and Services Flagship this week at an event in Sydney, with the aim of helping Australia improve productivity, particularly in the services sector.

We are merely scratching the surface when it comes to how SMBs will be able to leverage technology to boost profitability and agility.

Just when you thought you were on top of all things social media, Twitter goes and buys Vine – an app that allows you to capture and share short, looping videos.

While much of the online advice focus is on social media networks such as Twitter and Facebook, it’s just as important for SMEs to start thinking about YouTube. Here’s a look at the simple ways to get filming.

As we head towards the end of the first month of the year, all SMEs should have their social media strategy in place for 2013. If not, now is a great opportunity to think about what your core message is and how to promote this through social media activities.

You’re on LinkedIn. You have a Facebook page and Twitter account. That’s great. Why not take the next step and consider marketing your business on Instagram? It’s a fun and easy way to connect with customers and personalise your business.

With more and more data being created every second, it’s not going to be long before we run out of space, or we see our hard drives break down due to over capacity. But scientists at the EMBL-European Bioinformatics Institute have discovered a new way to store information using DNA.

2013 is going to be a big year for communications technologies, with the further rollout of the NBN and mobile taking over search. With that in mind, MyNetFone identifies top telco trends for SMBs to watch in 2013.