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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, […]
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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 […]
September 17, 2013 by Vertical Axion
If you’re on Facebook, and you have a lot of clients and friends there, you know how many people write on your wall when it’s your birthday. Some people may even tweet you, email you, or leave you a nice voicemail wishing you a happy birthday, but often, it doesn’t get much more personal than […]
September 16, 2013 by Vertical Axion
Business communications are a direct reflection of the business. Careful thought is often given to website design, logo layout, and social media posts, but then overlooked when corresponding with email and letters. All business documents should be a clear reflection of your business brand, and represent the culture you want to portray. The world of […]
September 14, 2013 by Vertical Axion
Google Chrome updated iOS yesterday to catch it up to the browser-based version as well as the Android version, and the results are quite promising. Ten days after Chrome’s fifth birthday, the browser has upped its game significantly when it comes to its voice-activated search. Earlier this year, Google announced that they would be working […]
September 13, 2013 by Vertical Axion
Marketing your service or product and finding new customer can be one of the greatest struggles for a business. So when one of these customers is lost, the business cost is so much more. Customer turnover can be greatly reduced by simply focusing on customer service. Implement these 6 habits into your business and watch […]
September 12, 2013 by Vertical Axion
We’ve seen fingerprint sensors on computers for a while, but as far as a built-in security feature that only responds to your fingerprints, there hasn’t been anything substantial until now. Apple is calling it Touch ID, and it comes automatically with their new iPhone 5S. It’s only a matter of time until we see this […]
September 11, 2013 by Vertical Axion
Businesses are at a greater risk of being robbed by their own employees, than by a random individual. Being proactive is the best prevention; create an atmosphere of awareness, direct employee attitudes, and put caution first in all internal procedures. Here are five tips for implementing simple fraud prevention actions. Management should discourage fraud. Expect […]
September 10, 2013 by Vertical Axion
Attacks on web users are becoming all too common. Kaspersky Lab’s senior security researcher, Fabio Assolini, says “[The user] needs to know that an extension can access everything you do in the browser, all the data, passwords and the websites visited. So it’s very important not to install unknown extensions. The situation gets worse when […]
