Why are we still waiting?

Raise your hand if you do not have sufficient mobile network coverage in your house. If you are reading this in a public place, and worried that other people think you are doing your yoga exercises a bit late, a swear word will suffice.  Read more at: http://ow.ly/yAZBw

Benefits of Cloud Go Beyond Cost

While cloud computing has been in the public consciousness for a few years, the insurance industry, with characteristic caution, continues to steadily advance onto this latest platform. However, tentative steps taken a year or so ago are now accelerating into bolder moves, as insurers recognize the value and competitive advantage cloud services deliver. “In a few years’ time we believe that cloud will simply become the way things are done,” states a report from Accenture. “Those insurers that move more quickly to embrace it will gain a competitive lead that others may struggle to match.”  see more at: http://ow.ly/yvXvw

Business Phone Systems: Landline Versus VoIP

Businesses have more choices than ever when it comes to choosing a phone system.

While previously the only choice was a traditional landline, also known as Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN), the Internet has given way to several new options. Rather than having an analog system that's run via the telephone company's traditional copper wiring, businesses can now leverage their Internet connection with Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP).  Read more at: http://ow.ly/ynxYX

EE to host mobile calls over Wi-Fi

EE announced today that it is rolling out a new service this autumn that will allow some of its customers to make mobile phone calls over a Wi-Fi connection.

The service, known as voice over Wi-Fi (VoWi-Fi), will enable EE customers to call other phones when there is no cellular signal present, providing they have a compatible handset and access to a reliable Wi-Fi connection.  See more at: http://ow.ly/ylq99

BYOD's Future is in Bringing Together Mobiles and Virtual Desktops

Unless someone has been living under a rock, the fact that smartphone adoption is on the rise is a no-brainer. These smartphones are also entering offices and the 'millennial' crowd wants to use them for official purposes too. Though there are still organisations that restrict the use of a mobile phone inside office premises, on the other end of the spectrum there are enterprises that are willing to allow entry of personal devices.  See more at: http://ow.ly/yg8th

What Makes a Cloud Provider Right for You?

The hype in the tech world is of course always becoming more centered on the cloud.  Many businesses are switching over to storing their data in the cloud, rather than in traditional hardware.  What makes the cloud the perfect solution for MSPs?   Continue reading at: http://ow.ly/yayFc

How Cloud based solutions are helping SME's to compete with the industry leaders and accelerate growth

Cloud computing is providing an unprecedented opportunity to SME’s to leverage the tools, technology and best practices that have traditionally been available only to large players.

This is a truly disruptive development that is completely and irreversibly changing the competitive landscape. SME’s can now gain access to a range of products that are best-in-class and at the same time affordable. They can get access to a wide range of software that is available on the could in a pay as you go model. There are no licensing or infrastructure costs. SME’s only need to pay on a monthly basis, like utility services.  Read more at: http://ow.ly/y5a7Q

Skype Reveals Faster, Flashier iPhone App

As promised, Skype today launched is new iPhone app, which was rebuilt from the ground up, and aligns itself with the look of versions for other platforms.

Skype 5 for iPhone not only sports an updated interface with Windows Phone-style swiping between pages, animated transitions, and tiles for favorite contacts, but it's up to five times faster than the previous app, Skype Product Marketing Manager Eric Lin told PCMag.  Read more at: http://ow.ly/xXERo

Cloud revolution could be "as big as computing itself"

The cloud revolution could be as big as that created by the impact of data processing on business itself, industry experts have claimed.

A report by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), the research and analysis division of the Economist Group, goes well beyond the claim that cloud is a replacement for older computing platforms - and is in reality completely changing business practices.

According to the research, the growing use of cloud will continue to “disrupt markets, spawn new business models and revolutionise information sharing and business management for years to come.”

The Impact of Cloud claims that cloud computing is already making “huge waves” in both enterprise IT and people’s everyday lives,  as consumers use services such as iCloud, Google Drive and Dropbox to change the way they handle their digital content.  Read more at: http://ow.ly/xUNYd

A Layman's Guide To Cloud Computing

Recently during our monthly meeting of our Goldman Sachs 10KSB inspired small business advisory group, one of our members asked me a few questions about cloud computing. The questions asked by a non IT-oriented business owner were very good. However, they also made me realize the current level of understanding of cloud computing by business owners and people that are not directly in information systems related industries. I had been contemplating writing this blog for a while, I now have a compelling reason to do so. Thank you to my advisors for motivating me.  Read more at: http://ow.ly/xSdYB

How the Cloud Can Save You on PC Costs

When you are starting a up a new business you may find yourself shopping for a laptop, tablet, or PC to handle your business computing needs.  Truth is the advent of the cloud can impact your purchasing decision.  Because cloud providers can let you “spin up” VM computers in minutes online they’ve provided an opportunity to rethink what computing power you need to have locally (sitting on your desk, lap, etc).

Here are some things the cloud can empower you to do: http://ow.ly/xPhXS

Consider online backup to safely store files

Hackers these days can break into government, financial and business computers, so why should you trust any cloud-based backup company with your important files?

I get this type of question from many of my clients that are looking at backup options for their home or business computers.  Get more info at: http://ow.ly/xPhuv

3 reasons the cloud may be right for you – and your business

There's plenty of news trending about the cloud these days. Software giants Microsoft and SAP announced an agreement to expand their global partnership by integrating one another’s cloud-based applications. Meanwhile, Dropbox boosted its desire for photo apps and services with the purchase of photo startup Bubbli. Let's not forget the Zendesk IPO, which saw the cloud-based, helpdesk-on-demand company raise $100 million.  See more at: http://ow.ly/xPh9W

Here are 7 reasons to think twice about Google Apps

When businesses decide to adopt cloud computing, a world of different options opens out in front of them. If you don't operate in the IT sector, you can't expect to be an expert' Larger firms have their CTO's advice to draw upon, but many smaller organisations won't have that luxury.  Find out more at: http://ow.ly/xMaDQ

Small business: Embracing the cloud

The outlook may be cloudy, but Steve Corbett reckons that's just fine.  Read more at: http://ow.ly/xPgEq

Here are 7 reasons to think twice about Google Apps

When businesses decide to adopt cloud computing, a world of different options opens out in front of them. If you don't operate in the IT sector, you can't expect to be an expert' Larger firms have their CTO's advice to draw upon, but many smaller organisations won't have that luxury.  Find out more at: http://ow.ly/xMaDQ

Cloud Computing's Second Act Is All Business

In a recent post, Bernard Golden, one of the most respected thought leaders in the cloud space, asked the question: “Has cloud computing been a failed revolution?” He conveys the observation that Google search traffic for the term “cloud computing” peaked in 2011 and has trailed off since then.  Read more at: http://ow.ly/xMa4t