Retail stores and chains have been keeping up with the fast pace of changing technology. If we look at stores as they have progressed over time, we can recognize the strategies behind the changes in order to transform. Apps Many stores now have apps that can send you digital coupons, collect points, and use those coupons. You can even pay...
According to reports from the FBI, very soon cybercriminals are going to hack into ATMs and obtain financial information from users to withdraw money globally in what is called an ATM cash-out. The cybercriminals would use the financial information to clone cards and withdraw the money. They plan to gain access to the machines by infecting them with malware. So,...
Every business has the option to make their website ADA compliant. If you haven’t already, you can open your business to a potentially new target market of individuals with disabilities. By being ADA-compliant, you act as a resource to people who can’t navigate non-compliant websites. By giving people a website they can easily access and navigate, they can more efficiently utilize your...
Being the owner or manager of a business is a lot of work. Fortunately, there are strategies through technology that can make running your business a little easier on you. From apps on your phone to assistive technology in the office, read on to learn about what you could be doing differently in your business that will help your efficiency....
The digital business transformation is the shift from the traditional way of running your business, to a modern way, with emphasis on technology. It’s called the business transformation because you’re transferring the form in which you do business, to a more technologically inclined form of doing things. Businesses of all sizes are affected by this transformation. It includes the change...
When your business is under attack whether via hacking or a data breach, don’t panic! We know it’s a tough situation. Some people assume that hacking or data breach will never happen to them, but unfortunately, technology is imperfect. Hackers are persistent, and they do reach many people and many businesses, even very successful ones. Keeping focused and working on...
Although summer just began a few short weeks ago, the new school year is right around the corner. As such, it’s time to start creating your school shopping list. For students in elementary through high schools, this is easy: pens and pencils, binders, notebooks, book covers, etc. But for college, specifically your recent high school grad going to university in...
Is your office looking to buy new computers? If so, there are some important things to know and do before you make the switch. If your company is in the computer science industry – graphic design, web development, IT – having the best technology is a must. Employee productivity increases, which means you can sell high-quality products and services and...
Caring for your office tech is of utmost importance. Performing routing IT health checks can improve device performance and security, and will free up storage where it’s needed most. All this will help to enhance productivity in the workplace in the long run. But who has time during the workday to perform a whole cleanup? Surprise, you do! If you...
Earlier this month, we explored a brief history of computers and how they’ve changed over time. Our current standards predict that Moore’s Law is on its way out, which leaves the future of computers fairly uncertain. Currently, computers run on quartz crystals – similar to your wrist watch – but we’re making strides in quantum computing research, which may totally...
It’s remarkable how much computers have changed over time. Back in the day, these machines were big and bulky, and could only process a small fraction of what computers today are capable of. We attribute these changes to Moore’s Law, which states that, as the size of transistors shrinks, we can fit exponentially more in our computers and devices. This...
There are many different types of laptops on the market, and it can be overwhelming to choose one. You want to get the best quality for the work you’re doing, but you also want to stay within your budget. When purchasing a new laptop for work or for personal reasons, there are things you’ll want to know. Read through this...