Business technology initiatives tend to be a lower priority among CXO’s in the boardroom. However, these projects should be considered a higher priority, since IT services affect employee productivity and company growth. An IT executive, such as a CIO, can bring in much-needed IT expertise into the boardroom.
The general definition of the Internet of Things is to give any device the ability to connect to the internet. Then, the device exchanges data to cloud software and analyzes the information necessary to carry out your desired functions. Most Internet of Things devices functions using sensors, wireless connectivity, and data analytics software.
Businesses can use technology to run a more profitable and competitive business. It can strengthen product development, gather customer insight, and increase worker efficiency. With thorough planning, business technology projects can reinforce your vision, mission, values, and goals. Consider creating a business technology strategy.
SEO or Search Engine Optimization is the process of getting traffic from the free listings on Google and Bing search engines. These search engines use a special formula, called an algorithm, to determine where a listing will be ranked in the results; the more relevant the listing is to the search request, the higher the listing will appear.
Your employees may be wasting time on unproductive and routine tasks. These activities, such as writing commonly sent emails from scratch, use up precious hours from your week. Doing routine procedures manually, by memory, and from-scratch leaves your projects subject to typographical and omission errors. Look for areas your business can automate.
In a previous blog, we offered advice for monitoring employee computer use. However, you should not forget about the risks to your business inside your office walls. The threats can come from thieves, attackers, competitors, and even your employees. According to a 2007 American Management Association survey, 48% of companies use video monitoring to prevent theft,…
Many businesses need to cut costs to protect their bottom line. Using a landline phone system can be expensive if your company is using many lines for connecting employees. If you add long-distance phone calls to co-workers in another state or country, the costs can add up. High-speed internet is becoming cheaper and more widespread.…
Many cash-strapped smaller businesses see innovative technology as an unnecessary expense. They may think the hardware and software they do business with still get the job done. Plus, some employees do not want to spend the time learning new processes that upgraded software will need. According to a recent Microsoft survey, 90% of respondents said…
Are your employees using company computers for work? It is common for workers to send personal emails, visit social media websites, and watch YouTube videos on paid company time. According to Top Ten Reviews’ 2014 Employee Monitoring Software Comparisons & Reviews, 1/3 of workers waste two hours a week online. Companies have the legal right to…
More people are using PCs, laptops, tablets, smartphones, and video game systems to connect to the internet. Each device assigns an IP address to send packets of data to other computers on the internet. This process is a virtual version of someone addressing a letter to send through snail mail. The usual way to format…