Having first hit the market in March 1987 – at a time when its system requirements were a whopping 512K of RAM (!) – PowerPoint recently celebrated its 33rd birthday. It’s built quite the following over the years as well, to the point that it is estimated that some 30 million PowerPoint presentations are given around the world every […]
Don’t panic: how to recover lost data from your PC It can happen to anyone. You’re diligently working on a deadline and – BAM! Your computer crashes, wiping out your hard work. And who among us hasn’t accidentally deleted a crucial file or mistakenly erased an important email? It’s a sinking feeling that can hit […]
Software-Defined Networking (SDN) is a set of technologies designed to help companies get the best performance out of their network infrastructure. While there are those that still claim that SDN won’t improve the performance of smaller organizations, there are, in reality, major benefits to be had for much smaller companies. SDN has two major advantages […]
While COVID-19 is making risk management a priority for organizations around the world, it’s not the only threat to your business operations in 2020 and beyond. The hard truth is that there is a wide range of risk factors that can interrupt your business operations. From major natural disasters to disruptions to your third-party suppliers, […]
As the Fourth Industrial Revolution unfolds, IT is dramatically changing the manufacturing industry. For some, this is a scary prospect – because where there are computers, there are hackers and viruses. However, while there are undoubtedly risks, IT should be associated with greater output and profits, not costly shutdowns. Just a little planning can ensure […]
For the past several weeks it’s been business as unusual for pretty much everyone. With millions working remotely, some for the first time, employees and managers alike are adjusting to our collective new normal. Technology like video conferencing software, instant messaging and real-time document editing have certainly made this transition easier, but there’s one important […]
As modern medicine embraces technology, keeping patient data secure is now becoming one of the industry’s most pressing challenges. This is not an issue that can simply be left to your IT department to take care of – security needs to be a company-wide concern, and one that has strong buy-in from the top down. […]
Modern manufacturing is all about innovating with digital prototyping and technologies like 3D printing – all of which require a high degree of raw computing power. Workstations are ideal for providing this resource, where their large processing power can crunch complex formulas and graphics, while a screen provides a valuable visual interface for an engineer […]
The competition for students’ wandering attention is steeper than ever. Snapchatting has replaced note passing, and push notifications distract from even the most interesting lessons. For most students, cell phones and electronic devices are the center of their budding universe. But that can actually work to a teacher’s advantage. The classrooms of tomorrow embrace tech, […]
Business success will only come if your people have the right tools for the job. And when it comes to computing hardware, a one-size-fits-all approach will simply not cut it. Just as a tradesperson needs the specialized tools relevant to their trade, so office workers require the right computing equipment for their particular roles. Professionals […]
