The Antithesis to, “What’s Eating Gilbert Grape.”
October’s look at what Pendello President, Mike Jackson, is currently reading or listening to:
Smart Homes. What are they and are they safe?
Smart Homes are defined as,
“a residence that has appliances, lighting, heating, air conditioning, TVs, computers, entertainment audio & video systems, security, and camera systems that are capable of communicating with one another and can be controlled remotely by a time schedule, from any room in the home, as well as remotely from any location in the world by phone or internet.”
on Monday, 08 October 2018 Posted in Security, Online Security, Technology
Read moreMicrosoft Ignite, the infamous Microsoft Conference which gathers over 30,000 attendees and announces incredible news. Ignite was held once again in Orlando, Florida and the report again did not disappoint. There was so much news that all press received a 27-page booklet detailing all announcements. Although all announcements were exciting in their own right, there were a few that really tickled our fancy, and we hope they get you jumping for joy as well.
on Monday, 01 October 2018 Posted in Microsoft Office 2016, Microsoft Office, IT Solutions, Business Tips, Productivity Tips
Read moreAs of last week, Apple had released massive changes to their operating system. This update is one of logic and usefulness unlike many updates in the past that were not always helpful but leaned more on the sparkly side. This round appears to be very well thought out and baked. The changes, in fact, have not only been suitable for the new devices but also seem to be great improvements to the older technology as well.
on Tuesday, 25 September 2018 Posted in Productivity Tips, Technology, Wearable Technology, mobile security
Read moreThe must-have technologies for a successful small business
For anyone who has ever started a business, you know just how challenging the process can be. Many times, the concept of owning your own business is hugely glamorized. Many dream of having a beautiful office, making your own hours and instantly finding great success with the launch of your idea or product. What people do not think about is the day-to-day grind that can quickly flip a small business to no-business. Which is why over 50% of small businesses do not make it more than 5 years. Below are three technology musts to help make the day-to-day world of small business as efficient as possible.
on Monday, 17 September 2018 Posted in IT Support, IT Solutions, Business Tips, Data Security, Business, Technology
Read moreWhat is Artificial Intelligence and how can the small business owner benefit from it?
Artificial Intelligence or AI is the “it” technology. Everyone is talking about AI but without fully understanding what it is many think it is unattainable for their business. We see companies like IBM, Facebook and Google using it and believe that it is extremely out of reach for the average sized company. Let’s take a look at AI and debunk that notion and dig into how this incredible technology can benefit companies of any size and specifically, small businesses.
on Tuesday, 11 September 2018 Posted in The Internet of Things, IT Support, IT Solutions, Business Tips, Productivity Tips, Business, Technology, Data
Read moreWhat are they and how do they work?
Security is a top priority in business. Everywhere you turn someone’s data is being compromised. One of the highest recommended tips for security is to use a password manager, and luckily, it is one of the simplest methods as well. Although it is easy, many still hesitate as they do not fully understand what it is and where the passwords are being stored. Let’s take a high-level look at what password managers are and how they work.
on Wednesday, 05 September 2018 Posted in Security, mobile security, Online Security, Business Tips, Data Security
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