TechRec: Online Collaboration Takes a Step Up with Podio

One of the biggest challenges for work groups whose members work remotely is establishing real-time collaboration and the ability for teams to effectively manage projects and tasks.  There are a number of applications in the marketplace that claim to enhance remote worker's productivity and collaboration but few offer the number...

TechRec – Mobile App Series: FoxFi, Addappt, and Bizzabo

Over the last few years, phones have transitioned from a over-powered, pricey toy into a hyper-productive business tool.  Today, over 1 billion of the worlds 4+ billion mobile phones are smartphones and by 2014, mobile internet usage is projected to overtake desktop internet usage. This phenomenal growth and seismic shift...

TechRec: Prevail Against “Dark Patterns” and Delete Unwanted Online Accounts with JustDelete.me

Have you ever tried to close an online account only to discover that it is so difficult to accomplish you finally just give up?  You may be relieved to know that this has very little to do with how tech savvy you are.  Many online organizations employ "Dark Patterns"; interfaces...

TechRec: Beat the Low Battery Charge Blues with Jackery

Did you know that the average mobile device has lost about 14 hours of battery life in the last three years?  As technology has advanced and our mobile devices have become more powerful with increased performance and functionality, battery life has steadily been decreasing. Studies have shown that the average...

TechRec – Mobile App Series: AirSleep, Maaii, and Power Presenter for iPad

As organizations strive to support an increasingly virtual workforce, mobile devices continue to take center stage. These days, employees expect to be able to work from anywhere by leveraging smart devices to access applications and communications.  The number of mobile subscribers worldwide is predicted to rise to 6.8 billion by...