The Blockchain and The Byzantine Generals Problem
Twenty years ago, nobody would have predicted the impact that a popularized global information network would have on society–and even though the internet has only been around for a little over two decades, we still have yet to max out its potential, with wearables, connected home devices, and other Internet of Things (IoT) components just recently becoming popular. Nevertheless our dependence on the worldwide web is easily demonstrated. For example, in 2014, it was calculated that $1.2 million dollars worth of business was done every 30 seconds online, and Pew Research released a report showing that only about 13 percent of Americans don’t use the internet. You would think that…
10 Things to Consider While Choosing the Cloud Server
Today, cloud computing and AWS has become one of the most talked-about topics within the field of information technology. There are several IT giants like Amazon, Microsoft and Google who are presenting some wonderful examples of this latest form of computing technology. A substantial part of credit for this ever expanding field of the cloud hosting services certainly goes to these IT giants. Cloud computing has made it easier for businesses to outsource their infrastructure. AWS is a great option to allow businesses to increase their effectiveness and focus on their core business. It is a secure, affordable and reliable platform that makes cloud computing accessible to businesses which would never…
4 Things a Business Needs to Understand About Data Breaches
Data breaches have become a fact of life for businesses. Ruthless hackers infiltrate systems, injecting malware and stealing vital information from companies. You must protect your organization from them. When you can’t, you must behave proactively to lessen the damage. Here are four things a business needs to understand about data breaches.
The Benefits of Mobile Device Management
Today businesses and companies develop and evolve faster than you read this article. They expand and so require more and more technical support to ensure that work it done properly and in time. For this reason more and more businesses today use mobile device management systems or at least consider doing so. Mobile device management systems were created and developed to simplify usage of several mobile devices at a time, regulate file transferring between them, improve cooperation between workers and departments, and many other reasons. But the main point of their existence is to let users of different devices synchronize them and use same set of files and documents from…
Get Your Business Online And On The Path To Success
If you’re planning to operate your business entirely online, you need to consider exactly what this means. First, you need to be aware that will be almost completely reliant on technology. If you think about it, this is just common sense. If your tech ceases to function, your business effectively ceases to exist, and it’s as simple as that. Your website and shop will quickly lose traffic and a disaster like this can take months to recover from. Throughout these months, your brand is dead and buried. When you get back online, you’ll be starting again from square one. It’s not a pretty picture, is it? Well, fear not because…
On a Construction Job? Here’s How to Protect Your Equipment
Protecting construction equipment: secure ground, tighten site security, increase lighting, maintain records, and ensure staff training.
Four Ways To Protect Your Online Marketing Efforts
Whether you do all of your business online or you are only on there to market your business, it’s important to protect yourself and your efforts. You don’t want someone stealing your ideas, hacking your Facebook account, or using your email address to spam the world. There are a bazillion ways to protect yourself online, depending on what you are doing with your internet access. Your marketing efforts may cause you to need something as protective as a Trademark or a Copyright, but those can be daunting and sometimes unnecessary depending on your business, products, or the words you use in your advertising. Rather, here are a few if the…
BYOD Is the Hot New Business Trend, But Is it Safe?
BYOD. It means “bring your own device” to work. Successful businesses understand the benefit of allowing for personal devices in the workplace. BYOD means businesses are spending less on hardware because the employee is providing their own. And, the Good Technology State of BYOD Report found that employees are happy to supply their own devices. This is likely due to a preference for their personal devices, which often times are actually more feature-rich compared to the lacking features of bulk equipment. Businesses that furnish equipment to their employees often have to think about budget first and features second, but BYOD eliminates this from the equation. Unfortunately, the BYOD model isn’t…
The Ultimate Guide To Starting A Business
More and more people are turning to business as a way of life. The reasons for this are many, and it is one of the most lucrative ways to make a living. If you get all of the separate elements right, running your own business can be extremely rewarding. The rewards are not just financial, either, but of many different kinds. There is also the positive feeling that comes from having built something from the ground up. Of course, the world of business is also full of challenges and potential setbacks. The main things to remember in relation to these is that they are not necessarily an issue, as long…
Is Your Construction Site Security Lax? Here’s How To Improve It!
Because construction sites are such busy places, it can sometimes be hard to keep on top of security. As a result, some thieves take advantage of that fact. They could steal plant machinery and power tools in broad daylight if they wished! Of course, it doesn't have to be that way. There are some practical steps that you can take.
Don’t Let Valuable Company Data Get Lost – Protect It With a Battery Backup
Now that technology has become so pervasive in our personal and professional lives, it's easy to ignore just how much we all rely on it – including your company. If you're in the business of industrial automation, telecommunication, or data collection, your business depends upon computers and their databases running constantly. But how can you expect them to work should an unexpected power outage interrupt your power supply.
Grow Your Business & Save Money In The Process
As a business owner, you should constantly be looking for ways to take your venture to the next level. Improving the company can take many forms. Ultimately, though, your main goal is to increase profits. After all, finance is the only barometer of success that truly matters to the future of your operations.
