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May 2, 2014 by Vertical Axion
Sometimes, it seems like the whole world is on Facebook, and it’s certainly true that if it were its own country, it would be far and away the largest, most populous nation on the planet. Because of that, we sometimes forget that Facebook is essentially a giant fishbowl. Things you post on your wall can […]
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May 1, 2014 by Vertical Axion
How Big Is It? Here is gaming by the numbers: Worldwide, there are 1.2 billion gamers. Yes, that’s billion with a “B.” If gamers were their own country, they would be the third largest nation on the planet, behind only India and China. They’ll likely catch India sometime in 2015, and China not long after. All […]
April 30, 2014 by Vertical Axion
It seems like bugs are a common occurrence in cyberspace recently and the latest affects the world’s most popular web browser, Internet Explorer. Software giant Microsoft recently confirmed that a previously unknown, unpatched flaw exists in their flagship web browser. The flaw has been termed ‘Operation Clandestine Fox’ and it potentially allows attackers to install […]
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April 29, 2014 by Vertical Axion
It has been claimed that over 30,000 websites are hacked every day, and there’s little reason to believe that it will stop increasing any time soon. Fortunately, network security has been both maturing and improving since the commercialization of the internet really took hold, so there are many things you can do to keep your […]
April 28, 2014 by Vertical Axion
Americans used to admire technology and had great respect for the companies responsible for bringing that technology to the consumers. Over the years, this respect has faltered and in many cases, turned into complete distrust. What made Americans change their minds? While it is difficult to pinpoint that exact moment when tech companies went from […]
April 26, 2014 by Vertical Axion
If you own your own business, you know that overhead costs have a way of creeping up on you. A little bit here, a little bit there, and before you know it, your profits are down, your expenses are up, and you can’t quite put your finger on why. Big businesses have the same problem, […]
April 25, 2014 by Vertical Axion
If you’ve been brainstorming some ways to make potential customers stand up and take notice, then instead of trying to peer forward into the future to see how you can use bleeding edge technology to give you an advantage, why not go old school? Everybody is looking for their edge in the realm of technology, […]
April 24, 2014 by Vertical Axion
It’s probable that you’ve been delaying the inevitable. That dreaded day when you’d have to sit down and come to grips with what all the buzz about cloud computing actually means for your company. I’ve got good news. Mostly, it means profits. Let me show you how: 1) A Cloud-Based Workforce Is a More Flexible […]
April 23, 2014 by Vertical Axion
As a business owner, you’ve invested a lot in the technology driving your business. From the computers you use to run your back office to the automated manufacturing machines making your products, you rely on technology every day. What happens when the technology fails? Have you thought about what happens when the unthinkable happens? Do […]
April 22, 2014 by Vertical Axion
Problem: we are sometimes too clever for our own good. With the technology we have available today, simply better employed, we could put approximately half the world’s working population out of work. That is to say that the total goods and services demanded by the current global population could be produced by roughly half as […]
April 21, 2014 by Vertical Axion
Do you ever think about where your food comes from? When you shop in the grocery store, or buy a meal out: either at a fast-food restaurant or a sit-down establishment: do you think about the industry behind what you’re eating? If you don’t, you’re not alone. Most Americans don’t realize food is a major […]
April 19, 2014 by Vertical Axion
Most Americans have seen Scott Adams’ comic strip Dilbert. Dilbert is the quintessential techno-geek. If a new technology comes out, he’s going to be first in line to get it. New technology relies on the Dilberts of this world; if a product is going to be successful, it has to get out into the hands […]
April 18, 2014 by Vertical Axion
Today’s busy consumers have many technological options available today, and the range of things the average smartphone can do definitely has an impact on the evolving relationship between your customers and your company. Does your customers’ growing reliance upon smartphones have implications for the success of your business? Understanding the complex ballet of the consumer and […]
April 17, 2014 by Vertical Axion
Game theory is probably one of the most powerful training tools in existence. Actually, it’s probably one of the most powerful business tools period, but that’s well beyond the scope of this small article. For the moment, let’s focus on training, and I’ll show you how you can use game theory to take your training […]
April 16, 2014 by Vertical Axion
You need many people and organizations to create and maintain any business, from the janitor who cleans your building to the celebrity who endorses your brands. This concept translates to relationships with other businesses. There are other businesses in your area that may be able to help support you while you support them. This not […]
April 15, 2014 by Vertical Axion
What exactly is meant by the term “open data”? More specifically, what does it mean for your small business? Open data is the concept of certain data being freely available to anyone who wants to use it, without concern for patents, copyrights, or other methods of control. It is not a new concept; it was […]
April 14, 2014 by Vertical Axion
Sometimes, you just have to know when to quit. Yes, we’re talking about your business, and I know you’ve poured your heart and soul into it. You’ve probably logged too many hours to count into making a go of it, and for you, it was more than “just” a business. It was also a labor […]
April 12, 2014 by Vertical Axion
Building a company app can open up all sorts of doors for you. It can lead to new marketing frontiers, provide better and more up to the minute information to your customers, provide information tailored to your customers based on their purchase histories, and provide you with more detailed and complete information about who your […]
April 11, 2014 by Vertical Axion
You’ve probably been hearing about it. There’s a bug…a security hole on the internet in the secure socket layer called “Heartbleed.” You may not understand some of the words I just typed. You may not think it matters, but this one matters. This one matters very much indeed. Read on and I’ll tell you why: […]
April 10, 2014 by Vertical Axion
Once upon a time, the adult attention span was twelve minutes. An average adult could stay focused on a task for twelve minutes without becoming distracted. In today’s modern, 24/7, always-on world, the average adult attention span is down to five minutes. Five minutes, and the decrease has occurred within the last decade. There are […]
Although widely known in IT circles for the last couple years, the “death of XP” [as it’s been dubbed] yesterday still caught most computers users unaware. Moreover, the words “XP is Dead” is scaring the bejezus out of people. We are going to take a few minutes and break down what it means for you, […]
April 9, 2014 by Vertical Axion
Biometric technology is a technology of the now. It’s already fairly well developed and advanced. Not to say that additional advances aren’t coming, but you won’t have to wait five or ten years, or longer, to see how it is already shaping business. It’s an idea whose time has arrived. Here are the two biggest […]
April 8, 2014 by Vertical Axion
There are some in management, not many, but some, who live and breathe the notion of the Mission Statement. These people tend to be almost evangelical about it, preaching the gospel and importance of having one. More than that, they let everyone who will listen know what their company’s Mission Statement is, and why it’s […]
April 7, 2014 by Vertical Axion
In order to understand why “re-shoring” makes sense, you’ve first got to understand why off-shoring made sense. Off-shoring (along with “downsizing” and “rightsizing”- probably two of the most despised terms in business) began in earnest in the 1980′s, due to reforms made by the Chinese government, beginning in 1978. Those reforms took time to take […]
