In light of the Holiday Season and "giving" spirit this time of year, many businesses look for ways to give back to the community and/or those who are less-fortunate. At The Launch Pad, we too strive to give back and have a great way to do just that - while...
What is Data De-Duping (De-Duplication) and what does it mean to your business?
In the technology world of increasingly large amounts of data, the challenge of how to manage it has become a hot issue for many organizations. The obvious problem of where to store the data is compounded by logistical issues of how to back it up, the performance problems with large...
Mobile Security in the Cloud – Is the “Portal in Your Pocket” really a liability?
Every day, I read several tech blogs, newsletters, and IT industry publications and I would estimate that 90% of them are talking about "the cloud" in some capacity. Many of them are pretty standard and sound about the same as articles from 2-3 years ago; what is the cloud, who...
The Launch Pad Continues to Grow – Welcome Christina Laethem
Joining The Launch Pad team as our Client Solutions Liaison, Christina is a huge addition to our service team and we are excited to have her on board! Get to know Christina... Quick Background: Christina was born and raised in Michigan, and received a BBA in Management Information Systems /...
Mobile Acceptance: “Cutting the cord” and enabling “Deskless” technology for business use
Is your business using mobile or "smart" devices (i.e. iPhone, Android Phone, Tablets, and/or notebooks) and experiencing as much productivity from them as desktop computers? Are any of your employees using their personal devices for professional use? Or, do you allow your employees to use company-issued devices outside of work...