On March 15, Microsoft will be retiring Windows Messenger Live and is replacing it with Skype, which Microsoft purchased in 2011. When users update their Skype account and sign in using their Window's Live credentials, all messenger contacts should be available for instant message, video calls, land-line calls, screen sharing and video...
Happy New Year – Six Things You Should Consider Before Cleaning Out Your Old Tech Equipment
As the end of the year approaches, many businesses are looking to start the new year with a clean slate by cleaning out the old in order to make room for the new. For some this will include taking an inventory of all computer equipment that isn't being used or...
The Sky’s the Limit: Signing Your Business onto the Cloud – Part VI
In our newest blog series, we are discussing the 3rd wave of the cloud conversation – how to manage mission critical business applications in the cloud to increase productivity and realize a greater reduction in the cost of running your business. In first five installments of the series, we covered...
Seven Costly Security Mistakes That Could Tank Your Small Business
If you were to take a poll of what keeps small business owners awake at night, it's likely that getting hit with a security breach would be near the top of everyone's list. In today's mobile technology environment, security is complex. Even the most diligent organizations can overlook security mistakes...
TechRec – Keep Your iPad Connected Anywhere
A couple of weeks ago Apple announced it sold it's 100 millionth iPad and reports show that nine out of ten sold are Wi-Fi only. Obviously the lower price point not to mention the cost of carrier data plans are the major driving forces behind choosing the Wi-Fi only model...