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4 Considerations in Selecting Business Computer Systems

From time to time I get asked by people who don’t work regularly with me as to why I choose to deploy brands such as IBM and Lenovo. The price tags on these devices are often higher than some of their off-the-shelf counterparts. (Let’s not mention the bad 4-letter word please!) I’m often surprised by … Continue reading 4 Considerations in Selecting Business Computer Systems


Symantec Says: Small Business Not Protecting Data When Virtualizing Servers

The good news about virtualization among small businesses is that it is growing in popularity (though small businesses are still learning how to adopt it in their organizations). The bad news is that as they implement server virtualization, small businesses are putting their data at risk. In the 2011 Small Business Virtualization Poll conducted among … Continue reading Symantec Says: Small Business Not Protecting Data When Virtualizing Servers


Microsoft Patch Tuesday Tomorrow – Important Patches Due Out

Come Tuesday, Microsoft is shipping five security bulletins to fix flaws in the Microsoft Windows operating system, the Microsoft Office productivity suite and the Microsoft Server Software that could lead to code execution and privilege escalation attacks. All five upgrades have been rated “important” and the Windows OS updates will apply to all versions of … Continue reading Microsoft Patch Tuesday Tomorrow – Important Patches Due Out


iPads are not just for play

If you think iPads are just for leisure or for entertainment, think again. With nearly 86 percent of Fortune 500 companies in the US report deploying or testing the iPad, this revolutionary device has become a tool for business too! Manufactured by Apple, these easy to hold, easy to transport, and easy to use devices … Continue reading iPads are not just for play


Spotting A Great Niagara Business Leader

Finding a leader is a difficult thing to do. What qualities should you look for and how do you know if they are there? Read on and find out: Integrity: Take an individual without integrity and you get a BAD leader. So, how do you know if your candidate has integrity? Just outline several hypothetical … Continue reading Spotting A Great Niagara Business Leader


Do It Yourself SEO Tips and Tricks

Any website owner would want to generate traffic from search engines like Google, Yahoo and Bing. And why not? After all, traffic generated from search engines are high quality and free! Plus, if you’ve got good ranking, you might as well sit with your hands folded and see the visitors pour in. But of course, … Continue reading Do It Yourself SEO Tips and Tricks


Cash Flow: The Lifeblood of Every Niagara Small Business

Guest Blogger:  Connie Certusi, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Sage Small Business Accounting Solutions Cash flow is the lifeblood of any small business and how it’s managed can mean the difference between your company’s success or failure. Having ample cash on hand will ensure that your suppliers, employees and other vendors can be paid on … Continue reading Cash Flow: The Lifeblood of Every Niagara Small Business


Windows 8 to debut in 2012

Are you ready for another version of Windows? Windows 8 is coming soon; according to Microsoft’s CEO Steve Ballmer. Recently the Microsoft leader was speaking to an audience of software developers in Tokyo where he announced that Microsoft’s next version of the Windows operating system, Windows 8, is all set to debut in 2012. Since … Continue reading Windows 8 to debut in 2012


Sneak Peak at Windows 8

After so much speculation, we were glad to hear that Windows 8 is finally scheduled to hit the market within the next year. According to all the product demos we have seen, it appears that the next generation of Windows is equipped with new user interface that is going to sweep us off our feet, … Continue reading Sneak Peak at Windows 8


Best Well-known Tactics For Finding a $100 Million Idea

So you want to go into business, but are not sure what business to get into? How do you think the pros do it? Successful entrepreneurs don’t just happen on a good idea, you know. As a matter of fact, in a recent article I read, a survey was done of 45 company founds. Each … Continue reading Best Well-known Tactics For Finding a $100 Million Idea


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