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Communication Technologies That Have Revolutionized The World
Communication technology has improved beyond all recognition over the last couple of decades. Innovators have successfully made the world a smaller place by linking people together. It is now possible to communicate with almost anyone on the planet in a matter of seconds. So, we wanted to take a look at some of the technologies that allow that to happen.
A Guide on How to Select a WordPress Theme for Your Startup
As the year comes to a close the world of business is gearing up to a greater usage of internet technology. The new year is definitely going to see more technology being developed for business owners to have an easier time running their enterprises. However, there is one thing that will become more of a staple for all businesses and that is a website.
Four Social Networking Sites Your Company Should Use
If you think social networking is just for high school and college students who want to post selfies and for older users to stay connected, you're missing out on the best aspects of those sites. Social networking websites have a number of benefits for both small and large businesses.
Public, Private, and Hybrid Cloud Computing – Which One Is Best for a Startup?
If you are a startup, you would definitely be looking for an answer to the question of whether to choose public, private or the hybrid cloud computing options. You might have many questions regarding each of these options like which one is best, which is affordable, which one is more compatible with your business and more.
Why Spam Facebook Likes Should be Avoided Like the Plague
Having a lot of likes on Facebook can appear to be a good thing. All kinds of businesses implement complex strategies just to get their audience to click on the like button. This must mean that likes are an indication of popularity, right? So how could having more likes be bad?
The Connected World
In the modern world the majority of us are connected to the internet for most of our waking hours, sometimes without even realising it. With the huge number of networked, embedded computers in devices all around our homes and work it can be really hard to disconnect. Even on the move, smartphones, tablets and netbooks give us constant access to updates and information, drastically changing the way we form relationships in the world. At home: In the home, the growth of streaming services such as Netflix and YouTube has promoted the development of televisions with web access. Advances in game consoles are also moving towards a very online experience offering…
Key Cloud Hosting Solutions for Small Businesses
Cloud hosting is the new buzz in the arena of technology. It has turned out to be one of the most practical and effective solutions for hosting a small business website. The major reason behind this is that these web hosting solutions can fit your budget and needs well. It is a “Software as a Service” model that can let a small business save significant amount of IT cost. You just have to outsource the maintenance of your hardware and software for hosting your website. All the headaches related to managing your IT operations, hardware and software updates and personal costs will no longer bug you. With cloud hosting, you…
3 Ways the Internet Changed Consumers
The internet revolutionized shopping. Businesses must be transparent and adapt to instant transactions. Comparison shopping is now putting consumers first.
Google CIO Ben Fried: "Data Is Incredibly Important"
Tech companies tend to focus on creating the next new and shiny big thing. Space-age gadgets and ingenious apps might get the headlines, but according to Google CIO Ben Fried, their importance pales in comparison to data. “People think about the next app or the next little bit of technology to solve the next problem,” Fried said recently in a Daily Telegraph interview, “but really the long-term benefits come from thinking about the importance of data, securing it, sharing it and governing it.” Fried’s philosophy certainly sheds light on why Google has become such a data mining powerhouse. Tools like Google Analytics are helping smaller companies understand who their customers are,…
What’s Streaming in Worldwide Fiber Optic Internet News?
In April 2013, Google and the city of Provo, Utah announced that the search giant would be taking over the city’s $39 million fiber optic network for a single U.S. dollar, according to Mercury News. Because of its status as a worldwide Internet power, attention is on Google as it moves forward with plans to install or take over fiber optic networks in U.S. cities. However, Google is far from the only player in the fiber optic field, especially when the worldwide stage is considered. The U.S. Picture It is sometimes easy to forget that Google isn’t the only player in the American fiber optic network game. In fact, Google…
Where in the World is the Fastest Internet?
The U.S. might be technologically advanced in some respects, but they're not doing too well when it comes to broadband Internet speeds. According to The Register, the U.S. is ranked ninth in the world. That's a pretty good improvement over the last time speeds were checked, with a 27 percent increase overall. However, it still lags behind for a so-called tech giant.
Don’t Let Technology De-Humanize Your Business
New technologies may increase overall efficiency and reduce operating costs, but taking away the human element from your business may do more harm than good. As businesses begin to replace human employees with technology applications such as credit card readers and tablets because of increasing wage costs, businesses must still remember the importance of great customer service—which begins with a human connection. Think customer service doesn’t matter? One company that has felt the sting because of a lack of great customer service is Sears, which reported a $3.1 billion loss in 2012, according to Ashley Lutz of Business Insider. The business has an 86 percent unsatisfied, one-out-of-five star rating on…