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Cloud Outsourcing - The Coming Revolution in Business Services
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Traditional models of outsourcing have required a high level of trust on behalf of the customer. Using cloud technology is reducing that risk at the same time as allowing significant savings. To date much of the discussion about cloud computing has been around the replacement of in-house infrastructure and software with cloud-based alternatives. The real power in cloud technology will be realised when entire non-core business processes are sent to the cloud, taking advantage of the technology and virtual teams. Cloud outsourcing flips the trust in favour of the client and facilitates access to expertise at a lower cost.

Non-core business functions often include accounting, payroll, human resources and the IT department itself. The investment by businesses in the infrastructure, software and people to run these functions is a significant drain on profitability. For many businesses the barrier to outsourcing these functions is the fear of losing control … Read More

Christopher Gillum by — May 13, 2019 in Technology in Business

The Value of Local IT Support Outsourcing
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Having a great IT department is essential for any business that is utilizing the online market. It is the difference between having customers at your online store or website every day all day long. Many of us do not understand the intricacies of IT and do not have the training to effectively manage our websites or merchant services. Outsourcing IT departments is a great way to have somebody on call whenever you need them. But outsourcing an IT specialist isn’t enough. There are thousands of companies online that will charge your company to oversee all of the IT you need. Going with a local company is one of the best ways to ensure that your business is going to have all of the IT support it needs.

Online IT support can cost a business thousands of dollars a month or more. When you go with a local company, … Read More

Christopher Gillum by — March 22, 2019 in Computer Technology

Overall, I see the US Naval Research well suited for priming the pipeline of future technology, and yet, just because they are presently, well it is not time to rest on our laurels because there are other potential enemies afoot developing their own weapons systems. Weapons which may challenge us in the coming decade or two, and once you get behind in the technology race it takes years to catch up. In my humble opinion and without ego, I believe that the US Navy should have the strongest force in all the oceans in this solar system, and I am not exaggerating when I say that either.

What the US Navy Needs for the Future
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Okay so, not long ago, I was challenged on specifics of exactly what I mean by that statement so let me give you 8 new technologies we will need to maintain our naval superiority moving forward in the twenty-first century. For … Read More

Christopher Gillum by — March 12, 2019 in Future Technology
What’s the Big Deal About Windows 7?

Users who have been faithful to Microsoft for a long time will remember how poorly Windows XP was received on its initial release. Those transitioning from Windows 98 found that a lot of their software and hardware was not 100% compatible with the new operating system. It ran much more slowly and used much more memory; users had absolutely no reason to migrate. However, with the release of Service Pack 2, XP finally became a much more secure and reliable operating system. Much in the same way, Vista was initially unable to exceed users’ expectations for increased performance. Just like its predecessor, it ran slowly and took up a vast amount of system resources during simple background processes.

What's the Big Deal About Windows 7?

Though it was considered a general disappointment at the time in comparison with XP, Vista made critical changes in operating system structure essential to supporting modern hardware standards. It introduced new driver … Read More

Christopher Gillum by — February 25, 2019 in Uncategorizes
The Main Social Media Predictions For 2019

The Main Social Media Predictions For 2019

One thing you should know about social media is that changes are always being made to the algorithms and the way that things work. Now that it is a new year, it is necessary to understand some of the different aspects of social media a bit more, including how much privacy is offered, how many advancements have been made, and even how people are using it to discuss important topics, including politics and mental health issues. Some predictions have been made on how social media will continue to be used over the next 12 months and you should be fully aware of those potential trends and changes.

There Will Be a Rise in the Use of Nano-influencers

You should expect to see many brands relying on nano-influencers to help them spread the word about their business to others. In the past, many brands have relied heavily on influencers with the … Read More

Christopher Gillum by — February 15, 2019 in Modern Technology