It's easy to see why Blockchain is one of the most popular emerging technologies. While the technology behind blockchain was once viewed as having no feasible application in the workplace, it is now taking a seat front and center as a security instrument for a today's business environment. What’s new in the world of blockchain? We'll take a look below.
Remember computer punch cards? Since computing punch cards became extinct, there has been some version of the keyboard and mouse as we know them today. These interfacing tools have become so entrenched into our minds that it is honestly difficult to imagine a computer without them. But this brings up the question: will there ever be a user interface impressionable enough to replace them?
Microsoft Word is a vital player in today's word processing programs, mostly due to the many tools and capabilities that are imperative for users. You can utilize various techniques to adjust Word so that you can get the most use out of it. Let's take a look at these techniques.
With World Backup Day occurring one month ago, it hasn’t been long since we should all have been reminded of the critical value of data backup. Nevertheless, there is never a bad time to discuss the harsh realities of business data loss, and how businesses can circumvent it.
Managing a business requires a great deal of monitoring, and with enough of it, you may be able to amplify productivity via proactive maintenance and management. Below is a look at some of the problems that businesses typically deal with in regard to management and monitoring.
For many companies, the struggle of how they keep in contact both internally and externally is very real. Some businesses are still at the mercy of their telephone providers, which is not an ideal approach to communications. There is certainly a better option for organizations in need of a comprehensive telephony platform: Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP).
The office can be a stressful environment, and sitting still for so long can be hard to handle in terms of both physical and mental wellbeing. Some employees can experience health problems or depression, dissatisfaction, and generally negative emotions. Listed below are a few tips to help your staff avoid the feeling of being unsatisfied by their static jobs.
Data backup is one of the most imperative aspects of maintaining a business, but it’s not something that some businesses even consider until it’s too late to reverse the damage done. In any case, data backup is a vital part of any successful business, but it’s not as simple as implementing a solution and praying it works. Let's go through the proper steps for making sure your business has a successful data backup solution when it’s needed most.
Technology is taking on a new responsibility for today's business. With more value placed on data, and contemporary innovations offering viable options for business use, technology is now front and center for many companies. Below let's review four of the most emerging technologies and how organizations are beginning to utilize them.
How many times have you been irritated about having to reach behind your desk in order to get to the outlet needed to plug your phone into? That irritation could vanish with near-field induction charging, more commonly known as wireless charging. Below we'll look at what modern wireless charging is capable of, as well as what type of hurdles can be avoided with its use.
YouTube may appear to be fairly straightforward, but it’s a less so for business use than for personal use. Listed below are a few features that you will need to be mindful of if you want to utilize YouTube effectively in a business environment.
Your organization's technology solutions may be a major point of contention for your bottom line, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t create value with it. One of the best ways you can create value for your companies' IT is by implementing a better way of managing it. Macro Systems will walk you through what it means to shift from break-fix IT to managed IT services, as well as what questions you should ask to expedite the process.
5G will eventually arrive; it’s just a matter of “when” it will arrive. It feels like we’ve been saying that 5G will arrive soon for a while, but the fact remains that it’s not here... Still, the ambiguity surrounding 5G, or the “Fifth Generation” of wireless networking, can get be bit baffling. Below we will help you clear up any confusion you may have about 5G so you can be aware of what this technology might hold.
The majority of Internet providers will ask you to rent your modem from them; what they fail to mention is that you usually have the option to buy your own modem. What are the benefits of purchasing a modem over renting one, and how can you make the best decision possible while modem shopping? Macro Systems is here to help!
Approximately 16 million students call colleges or universities their home for at least a portion of the calendar year. They are educated by another 1.5 million or so faculty, staff, and other employees. Most of these institutions of higher education comprehend the challenges presented by maintaining networks, particularly the ones that students connect countless devices to. With all this in mind, can a college campus’ network truly be secure, or is it a fool’s errand?
Automation does nothing but help businesses, but can the same be said for the employees that work at these businesses? With more systems depending on some type of artificial intelligence, smart automation could replace up to 25% of the current workforce over the next decade. Let's take a look at the importance of profitability and how AI is likely going to lead in a new era of human existence.
When implement something in your information technology strategy, you accept some level of risk. Comprehending and managing this risk is vital to your organization's success. Below we'll review how to manage your IT risks and what your options are.
2018 included many rumors regarding foldable screens on mobile devices, but no manufacturer has created an OLED display flexible enough to fold in half… until now. In fact, there are numerous manufacturers out there that have committed themselves to producing foldable screens and devices in 2019.
Microsoft Word has been one of the most popular software titles in the history of personal computing. Despite substantial competition, millions of people utilize it every day as their daily word processor. Let's take a look at the history of Microsoft Word, and how it became such a powerful and popular software title.
A friend tells you a story about an app that is really fun or convenient so you download it. After you download and open it up, you receive a pop up asking if you want to allow notifications from that app. You click “yes” just to get to the application and sometime later, you are asleep or working and you get a notification from the company behind the app you downloaded. Then you get another one, and another, and since you’ve click “yes” on 25 little pop-ups, you are getting a constant flow of notifications that you could completely do without. Does this scenario sound familiar? Unfortunately, in our modern world, it probably does.
