Pros and Cons of Using Linux as Business Operating System

November 7, 2017


An operating system is the central command that manages other activities on the computer. Majority of businesses are familiar with and run their computers on Windows operating system, though in some industries, iOS, an operating system in Apple computers is preferred. The third less known option you can consider is Linux. Linux is not a well-known name like Windows, but it contains powerful features that can be beneficial to businesses of all sizes. So, what is Linux and how it can be advantageous to you?

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Are There Breaks in the Supply Chain That Can Hurt your Business?

November 1, 2017


Things are moving pretty fast now, aren’t they? Consumer demand has risen, as have costs and the amount of competition out there. That means your business is likely losing out somewhere – but where? Today, we’ll get an overview about the challenges surrounding managing a supply chain.

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Board Portals That Encourage Director Adoption

November 1, 2017


When it comes to technology adoption at the workplace, everyone wants change, but nobody wants to change. Technology adoption at the workplace, especially at the board level, is a major challenge to organizations working to improve communication and efficiency at the board level. Given the busy nature of board work, directors are understandably reluctant to give up the system they’ve learned how to use and struggle through a whole new way of doing things. They see lost hours of productivity that would be better spent on real work than struggling with new technology.

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How Digital Environment is Changing Building Design Process

October 30, 2017


“It’s a digital life – we need a digital built environment” says BIM specialist John Eynon. Everything around us is becoming digital, but what about our buildings – and the processes we use to build them? As technology becomes more advanced in everyday life, we have also seen advancements within the construction industry that could reshape the industry as we know it. The industry is known for incorporating digital technology into their processes, but what about architects? How are architects increasingly using technology to design innovative buildings of the future, so that the industry can keep up with the everchanging times?

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Mac vs. PC – Which Platform Should Your Small Business Choose

October 18, 2017


Mac or PC? This age-old question is something entrepreneurs consider carefully, as the choice of one over the other can influence the success of their business. After thorough deliberation, the odds weigh in Apple’s favor, as more business professionals are choosing Mac over its Windows alternative.

In March of this year, JAMF released its Annual JAMF Trends Survey, which asked 300 IT professionals about the platforms their places of work support. The results showed Apple scored higher than Windows, with 91% of responders reporting their teams support Mac and 99% support iPhones. The study cited Apple’s user-friendly interface and customer service as the reason why the majority of those surveyed say it’s easier to support Macs.

How did this happen? If you recall the Mac vs PC commercials of the early noughties, Mac admits PC is better at spreadsheets and other business applications.

A lot has changed in the last decade. Let’s delve into the reasons why Mac often beats out the PC when it comes to business.

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Benefits of Supply Chain Management in Modern Businesses

October 15, 2017


Supply Chain Management (SCM) is a vital part of every business, whether large or small. SCM is the active management of the entire supply chain activities that maximize customer value. It deals with the movement of raw materials needed to create a product, inventory management, storage of materials and keeping track of finished goods from where they were processed to the consumers’ destination. Other areas that SCM is interrelated to are procurement, logistics and information technology. Companies should use strategic Supply Chain Management, to optimize the distribution of various products and materials.

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3 Ways Technology Has Advanced Business

October 12, 2017


With the coining of the term ‘millennial’ comes a generation that is still in the process of transforming the business landscape. The powerful technology that is now available at high-street prices means that many longstanding, traditional business models are being either scrapped or being adapted to the digital age. Digitization has somewhat provided a business equality model for small businesses and entrepreneurs: the gap between small businesses and large enterprises has narrowed.

Technology is changing how business is conducted, and its scalability. Increases in use of the internet for business has provided access to more resources, and a wider audience of contacts and customers. This means that small businesses have been able to grow and develop faster than before. Here are three examples of how digitalization has advanced small businesses.

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How a Well-Designed Website Can Help Grow Your Business

September 27, 2017


If you are running a business and you do not own a website, then you need to think about starting one as a matter of urgency. There are so many possibilities that having a website can open up for your company, that you are losing out if you don’t have one. You don’t need to have a big complicated site to get the results you want, in fact, the opposite will probably be better for your customers. Here are some of the ways a website can help your business.

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How to Optimize the Speed of Computer Network

September 27, 2017


The network can be defined as a collection of computers, mainframes, network equipment such as servers and other peripheral devices connected with the aim of allowing sharing of data. A perfect example of such interconnected devices (network) is the internet. Internet connects millions of devices into the World Wide Web to access data.

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5 Tips for Buying Software on a Budget

September 14, 2017


Gone are the days when everything technological comes with a hefty price. Today’s mass production of technological software and hardware made it very affordable for many people to buy them. Different software products provide various functionalities and conveniences for many people that they can use for personal or business uses. Legitimate software vendors offer several ways to cut the product cost and allow you to access or get it without shelling too much money.  Many brick and mortar business and online vendors that serve as third party sellers also provide some mechanisms to allow people to buy these software products in the fraction of their actual cost.

Here are some of the ways to purchase software on a budget:

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