The long wait is finally over! In the latter part of 2014, Microsoft revealed that it will convert Lync into a new and improved service branded as Skype for Business. Lync is a business-centered communication service that Microsoft acquired in May 2012. The company planned to make the change to expand its VoIP user base.
Not everyone is on the Office 2013 bandwaggon just yet. Here at Acroment we use Office 2010 and about 20% of our clients are still using Office 2003. If you've been using MS Office for a while, you probably know your way around the software pretty well, but with so many options and features built in, there's always more to learn.
It was my pleasure to be selected to speak today at the Union club on the topic of Apple/iOS Mobile devices. Thank you Don Greenberg from eGenio for recommending me!
Fifty-one percent of small businesses—businesses with between 3 and 99 employees—cite “increasing employee productivity” as one of the top issues they face, according to the 2011 Aflac WorkForces Report.
It’s a common issue shared by many of our clients too, and we’re often asked for suggestions on technologies that can help improve employee productivity.
Every month, we will share some of our favorite small business and technology articles. This month’s post covers how to stimulate IT innovation, evolving Wi-Fi technologies, and useful shortcuts for Windows 8.
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A Small Business Technology Action Plan
This is the first of our monthly blog series—Small Business Technology Action Plan—that centers on solutions for common small business IT challenges. Posts will outline actionable steps small businesses can take to resolve these technology issues.
Businesses with 50-100 employees are at a tipping point when it comes to IT management. Is it better to outsource, or bring it in house?
On one hand, it’s likely your business is big enough to benefit from having a full-time, dedicated IT professional on staff responsible for the ongoing management of your technology infrastructure.
With the recent changes to the Facebook profile, it was a certainty that the way certain programs, websites and apps interacted with the social media giant would change as well. The online world is moving to a space where people share what they're doing, where they're doing it and who they're with.
LinkedIn is an outstanding tool from a business networking perspective. While it's often referred to as "Facebook for adults" it really is much more than that. When used properly it can be a great sales and marketing asset and it's absolutely invaluable from a networking perspective.
As reported yesterday, HP (http://www.hp.com/) has announced their intent to exit the personal computer Business. This move comes as the company struggles to stay relevant in the ever dynamic consumer products marketplace.
For years, HP has attempted to build upon its successful printer business by acquiring other consumer product companies such as Compaq and (most recently) Palm.