Energy and resource development was a big data industry long before big data became all the rage. If you work in the industry you also know how challenging it is to connect your remote locations, and your remote teams, to…
Read moreThere are many reasons why moving an entire business to a new location isn’t at the top of anyone’s list of favourite hobbies. It costs time and money. It requires boxes, packing tape, and a significant amount of elbow grease….
Read moreWhether you’re starting a new business, expanding into an additional location, or just moving the location of your existing office, planning is absolutely essential. Decisions made during the moving process will be instrumental in contributing to employee productivity, so it’s…
Read moreYou’ve already heard the buzz about cloud computing. ‘The cloud’ is everywhere these days. A simple Google search of the term “cloud computing” generates a staggering 220 million results. But do you know what the cloud is or what it…
Read moreWe’ve already taken a look at the pros and cons of videoconferencing, and given the soaring popularity of these tools, it’s clear the advantages far outweigh the disadvantages for most small businesses. But getting started can be a challenge. It isn’t…
Read moreFriday, Oct. 26 was a big day in the tech world: Microsoft launched its all-new operating system, Windows 8, and most new computers on store shelves will be running the new operating system. Microsoft is spending upwards of $1.8 billion…
Read moreHave you bought software in a box lately? Chances are, you haven’t. Increasingly, applications – or simply “apps” – that traditionally came on a CD or a DVD in a shrink-wrapped box are now accessed and purchased online. Microsoft Office…
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