“ How dependent are you on technology, externally? If your small business lives and dies by its technology infrastructure or systems, ITaaS is a recipe for disaster. In a small business, everything rides on revenue and an ability to pivot quickly. If you’re reliant on a third party, you must consider what would happen if […]
“ Unlike automation, which solves repetitive or predictable issues, technology autonomy solves unique and unpredictable issues. We rely heavily on AI and machine learning to manage human error. Unfortunately, most products and specialists focus on data collection. Autonomy applies a much different approach than legacy automation. We want the technology to do the heavy lifting. […]
“ Unifi UNS and UEWA certifications are terrific, modern approaches to wireless and network architecture. They blow away the legacy programs, which focus on theory rather than real-world use cases or examples. Ubiquiti understands its users and offers enormous value to its administrators and engineers across the globe. I would highly recommend newcomers start with […]
“ YouTube is one of my greatest resources. It is truly the wealth of human knowledge, in full-motion videos that are searchable and easily consumed. Nothing compares to real people sharing wisdom and opinions for all to see and comment on. It’s what we should rely on as the default means of record-keeping. Nothing else compares. […]
“ Look for open-source and end-to-end encryption. The most popular options are Signal and Wickr. I prefer Wickr because of the company’s mission statement and longevity in the space. Knowing that the source can be independently reviewed is massively important. It’s also important that the end-to-end encryption is designed in a way that makes use […]
“ The Lenovo Duet is one of the biggest leaps in tablet/ChromeOS and desktop computing in a very long time. It gives us a glimpse into what is to come from Microsoft and Apple. It perfectly merges the portability of a mobile device, a simplified/connected operating system and the power of desktop publishing. Over time, […]
“ When looking at a product, you should always be designing for set functionality, like an appliance. When the environment is static, it’s far easier to have strong security. Open-ended functionality, open architecture or long lists of variables end up crippling security protocols and create a breeding ground for hacks and potential security breaches. It’s […]
“ There’s no better pleasure than flipping through an endless magazine of personalized news, articles and information. I find myself gaining new interests and more information by using Flipboard during downtime than I ever could with social media apps. For my money, Flipboard is king when it comes to news aggregation, user experience and a […]
“ The use of automation through technology, data science and AI makes employees and entire business units more effective. Knowing where and when to apply these tools is important. It’s also important not to dilute your brand or value-add by overusing automation. Far too many companies overly automate, reducing their potency by not staying true […]
“ Creating a company culture that supports helping each other and identifying ways of improving allows new people to rapidly learn from their mistakes. It also allows new personnel to have face time with different departments and different individuals as well as involvement in the processes and workflows of different co-workers. Culture is everything. It […]
