Category: Tech
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The Evolution of Operating Systems
Fast and efficient digital transactions are taken for granted, these days – whether they be over the counter purchases, a hiccup-free database search, or a smooth download from the Web. None of this would be possible if the operating environments for our computers hadn’t gone through radical changes since their inception. Operating, On…? Concealing the […]
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How Has Technology Improved Through The Years?
Remember Betamax? For a brief few seconds, back in the 1980s, this radical tech displaced VHS as the format of choice for videotapes. “Umm… videotapes? VHS?” I hear you ask. Exactly. Time marches on, and technology marches with it. Old techniques and equipment become obsolete – especially in the digital arena. Let’s take a look […]
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The Top 10 Worst Jobs in IT
It’s not all air-conditioned studios, lattes, and 6 figure salaries, in the world of IT. Some of the work involved with information technology – especially at the support end – can be mind-numbing, badly paid, and often dangerous. A Bad Scene In 2013, InfoWorld conducted a review of the worst jobs in the technology sector. […]
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The Top 10 Best Jobs in IT
IT professionals are the life blood of many companies today. If their operations hinge on telecoms, email, or computing prowess of any kind, they’ll be needing experts in some aspect of information technology. The Good News This year, U.S. News and World Report has done an extensive survey of employment opportunities, including a list of […]
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Your Google Plus Presence: Part 2 – Increasing Your Audience.
In part one we discussed page optimization and the ins and outs of Google Plus posting; how often you should post and how to construct posts that are engaging. In part two we will look at the various methods you can employ to ensure that your audience rises rapidly with quality contacts who will engage […]
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How to Increase your Google+ Presence : Part 1 – Posting
Our blog post this week is a guest post from John Waldron at markITwrite. This will be a 2 part series giving tips and tricks to making the most of your Google+ account. Since a large part of the G+ community is comprised of techie type folks, we thought this might come in handy for […]
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Top Priorities for IT in 2015
As organizations continue the trend of transforming physical processes and business models into digital ones, it’s worth having a look at those issues that will vex or focus the minds of IT divisions and Chief Information Officers (CIOs) in the coming year. Broad Strategic Moves Every year in the US, the National Association of State […]
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The Future of Data Centers
Digital, green and global technologies will likely be the three basic drivers of future markets. Both green and global are dependent on digital, so it’s worth considering what the path for digital may look like, in the coming years. The Emerson Network Power survey, “Data Center 2025: Exploring the Possibilities” is an industry-wide initiative that […]
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IT Services, and Managed Service Providers (MSPs)
In-house tools can make you more efficient at monitoring, patching, providing remote support, and service delivery. But you also need to ensure regular scheduled maintenance of every client system. That’s where a Managed Service Provider (MSP) comes in. What’s a Managed Service Provider (MSP)? A managed service provider (MSP) caters to enterprises, residences, or other […]
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LinkedIn Feature: Monitoring in the Cloud Examined
It’s that time again for a brand new, in-depth 3 part article we post on LinkedIn! So, starting today (March 13th 2015), we are posting up a very special extended 3-part feature exclusively on LinkedIn entitled ‘Monitoring in the Cloud’ Cloud computing is very popular right now. That being said, there are definitely some risks […]