Two Questions That Every (Technology) Executive Should Ask
Every day, we’re being asked to do more with less. There are more deadlines, fewer resources and the time constraints can make completing projects on time seem like a miracle. In the technology and marketing worlds, we sometimes refer to periods of heightened activity as sprints, but in a fact-paced environment, it seems like the sprint never ends. As a technology leader, I am responsible for ensuring that my team has a healthy workload. As a result, I strive to create as much breathing room as possible for the team – this keeps...
read moreGoogle “Cable”: What is your TV going to look like in 10 years?
This week, The Wall Street Journal once again announced that Google is thinking about offering a paid Cable TV-like service in the next couple of years, shaking up rivals in the Cable TV market such as Comcast, Verizon and AT&T (See the free article in Wired). Google announced this effort back in 2010 as part of a larget effort to become an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Earlier this year, it broke ground on a high-speed network (Google Fiber) in Kansas City and at Stanford University. Speculation is mounting on the types of services...
read moreData Breaches are on the Rise – Don’t Become a Statistic!
Do not let your business become a statistic this year - according to a 2010 Ponemon study, data breaches for businesses are on the rise. We’d love to hear your thoughts on this topic. Our security experts at Etnacom will also contribute to the discussion. Let’s get some thoughts rolling! Why are businesses are neglecting simple security controls to protect their data? What do you think should be a business’ first line of defense? What do you think businesses (both small and large) should do to protect their data? As a business...
read moreVMWare View: Remote Administration with the iPad
Falling right in line with using iPads to do business, I came across this article where the VMware View app will allow remote administration from the iPad. For any system administrator that uses an iPad, this app will expand the access to virtual systems while out of the office. The app uses PCoIP (PC over IP) protocol, which “is optimized to deliver acceptable streaming quality.” The app is free at this point which makes it a must have. I know every security professional is wondering about connection security; VMware claims that the...
read moreGoogle Apps for Business on Your iPad
Our first post in our iPad for Business series is on how to utilize Google Apps for Business on the iPad. Most iPad users are probably aware that Google Apps can be used on the iPad, but may not be sure on the extent or variety of ways that it can be used. This post clarifies that functionality. First, the basics. It’s no secret that Google’s services are extremely compatible with the iPad. Not only does Google offer multiple iPad apps for its services, but many Google browser sites have customized views specifically for the...
read moreRequest for Input – iPad Blog Topics
Having just purchased an iPad a few weeks ago, I am eager to educate the small business community on how an iPad can be most useful when performing everyday business tasks. Some of us are on the road constantly, while others are just looking for a mobile device or want to use the newest technology. Despite the amount of information out there showing how the iPad can be used for business, and the hours I spent in the Apple Store trying the product, I found that I really didn’t have a sense of what the iPad’s capabilities were (with...
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