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October 18, 2013 by Vertical Axion
If your phone is lost underneath your couch or the low battery has forced it to turn off while it’s sitting on your kitchen counter, that’s one thing. That just means your phone is out of sight, and that’s completely different than being lost. A good app will force your phone to emit loud noises, […]
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October 17, 2013 by Vertical Axion
Internet collaboration can be a special challenge for teams charged with problem solving or general innovation. Virtual teams could be located at multiple, remote locations and even working at varying times. With a team such as this, how can you run an effective brainstorming session? Online brainstorming, or also coined “electronic brainstorming” or “brain netting”, […]
October 16, 2013 by Vertical Axion
Customer Relationship Management, or CRM, is a designed to optimize the customer experience. A great customer experience is proven to improve loyalty and decrease marketing costs. An effective CRM program will allow a business to focus on the most profitable customers and tailor revenue activities to that specific group. Benefits of using CRM include increased […]
October 14, 2013 by Vertical Axion
While the cookie is not likely to change throughout the entirety of the Internet, Microsoft has some plans in store for it. In fact, they want to replace it completely with their own brand of tracking technology. The company is thinking about replacing the tracking cookie it uses now with a type of technology that […]
October 12, 2013 by Vertical Axion
Smartphones are a standard in the workplace, personal life, and at all public or private events. The common use of a smartphone is encouraging businesses to implement BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) policies. But with this prevalence comes a lax approach to the phone use; the user forgetting to be considerate or just implementing some […]
October 11, 2013 by Vertical Axion
Earlier this year, new domain names were announced, ranging from “.cloud” all the way to “.cricket” and “.blog”. If you already have a great domain name, this probably doesn’t concern you too much – but if you’re interested in changing your domain name, now’s a great time to consider a .online, .web, or .website URL. […]
October 10, 2013 by Vertical Axion
In the next few days, the new US $100 bill will begin to circulate as the past bill is phased out. While this is excellent news for those who have trouble verifying the validity of these bills, counterfeiters will not be too happy. Luckily, the Federal Reserve Board was one of the essential offices that […]
October 9, 2013 by Vertical Axion
Even the most stable websites aren’t immune to crashes, especially if they’re targeted by a hacker testing out his skills. However, outages aren’t limited to just small businesses. In the past few months, we’ve seen The New York Times go down twice, along with a glitchy Amazon. Google even went offline for approximately five minutes, […]
October 8, 2013 by Vertical Axion
In the upcoming fiscal year, the cloud budget could be as much as 30% of the overall IT budget in many businesses. The demand and versatility of using the cloud has made it a new standard for today’s business. The effectiveness and efficiency of traditional security mechanisms are no longer solely dependable. Similar security principles […]
October 7, 2013 by Vertical Axion
If you haven’t heard, Facebook has recently introduced a new type of search the company has deemed “Graph Search”. If you have an active Facebook account, you can now search for not only people, but photo captions, check-ins, comments and even status updates from friends and strangers alike. This is in addition to the original […]
October 4, 2013 by Vertical Axion
Just yesterday, Adobe announced that it had been the target of a successful hacking attempt that put millions of accounts in danger of breach. Adobe’s Brad Arkin, security director, explained that not only were accounts stolen and compromised, the hackers were also trying to gain access to all of Adobe’s products illegally. These products include […]
A few days ago, Yahoo announced that they would roll out a new tool that allowed people to claim accounts that were going to be up for grabs after the purge. Yahoo believed they had fixed the issue that allowed emails with private information to slip through the cracks, but in fact, they had not. […]
October 3, 2013 by Vertical Axion
An informational technology employee or contractor is hired to oversee and manage the technology of your business. This specialized area is critical, but may not be well understood, except by the individual in that field. A lot of business leaders are experts in their industry, and depend on the IT specialist to make the technology […]
October 2, 2013 by Vertical Axion
Photoshop Elements and Premiere Elements have been re-released and are now geared more towards hobbyists and those who aren’t all that great at graphic design, including small business owners and those who wish to learn more about Photoshop. Photoshop Elements and Premiere Elements, both on their 12th version, now incorporate cloud-based functionality. In addition, the […]
October 1, 2013 by Vertical Axion
Cloud computing is a synonym for distributed computing, allowing for a program to be available on multiple connected computers, all at the same time. Cloud-based technologies are the future, moving from the old mentality of buy, own and depreciate to the new buy it as a service. A study conducted by Skyhigh Networks revealed that […]
September 30, 2013 by Vertical Axion
Today’s business environment is vast; spanning multiple geographic locations and numerous cultures. This greater diversity increases the need for effective communications skills. Even within a common language the meaning can be easily shifted or misrepresented. Internet and modern technology have opened up marketplaces and workforces. More people are both conducting business and working from remote […]
September 29, 2013 by Vertical Axion
Even passwords we think are secure aren’t, a new Google study shows. In fact, passwords that may seem hard to guess to us may be the first passwords a hacker tries when trying to enter your account. Google’s new study of over 2,000 people aimed to figure out what passwords were being used, and the […]
September 27, 2013 by Vertical Axion
The terminology of online security threats continues to change, and the creative naming can be both ambiguous and explanatory. The most recent concern being Watering Hole Attacks, which are an increasing risk with the growing use of personal devices and cloud services. Quickly evolving internet attacks find creative ways to plant malicious code and malware […]
September 26, 2013 by Vertical Axion
The ultimate goal of problem solving is to overcome obstacles and find a solution to resolve an issue. This is a mental process of discovering, analyzing, and use of a little bit of creativity. The psychological how-to’s of problem solving suggest we need to “identify, define, strategize, organize, and evaluate.” Although, there is often a […]
September 25, 2013 by Vertical Axion
The hashtag has become the flagship symbol for Twitter, and other websites are also incorporating the popular pound sign, too. Facebook most notably has started allowing categories to be tagged via hashtag, and rumor has it other social media websites are considering the same thing. As far as Twitter is concerned, their hashtag works. You […]
September 24, 2013 by Vertical Axion
Abbott and Costello provide a humorous portrayal of poor communication in their timeless classic “Who’s On First”. Mr. Costello is trying to understand whom the player on first base is; Mr. Abbott tries to explain “Who” is the name of the player. The confusing dialogue is incredibly enjoyable from the outside looking in. However, these […]
September 23, 2013 by Vertical Axion
Just a few days ago, a free update came to the iPhone, and if you’ve downloaded it, you’ve probably noticed just how much it changes the iPhone. While you’re exploring all of the new features and start getting used to the new interface, here are a few of the more prominent features that you may […]
September 19, 2013 by Vertical Axion
As the Cloud market begins to shifts and change, so do the people who provide Cloud services. Nirvanix, one of the first Cloud service market providers based out of San Jose, has started to tell their customers to move their data elsewhere due to lack of funding. The small company reported just a few days […]
September 18, 2013 by Vertical Axion
Stress is a person’s response to an environmental condition or stimulus; it is the body’s way of reacting to a challenge. For years, we have been informed of the negative effects of stress, and are pressed upon to manage the stressors, to reduce our stress. Recent studies have found that the stressor is not the […]
