There’s some trouble lurking beneath all this remote access technology. Thanks to advancements in cloud computing and solutions like virtual desktops, it’s increasingly easy for us to “work anywhere.” This level of mobility has serious appeal across industries – attorneys can bill from a cabin in the woods, caregivers can
For many of us, our two biggest business expenses are, far and away: (1) our people, and (2) our rent. Would be nice to eliminate one of the two, right? No, I’m not here to talk a robot takeover (at least not yet); I’m here to talk about this concept
Think of your last meeting. Was everyone checking their phone before it started? Then, once it began, did they leave their phone on the table and throw it a furtive glance every now and then? Did they snatch it up immediately after the meeting ended to see what they’d missed?
In late 2015 – to much fanfare – Microsoft released the latest version of their productivity suite: Office 2016. Most of us were not compelled to rush into a relationship with this new platform; we were content and comfortable with our current setup, and didn’t feel the need to shake
After 25 years in the IT industry… I’ve seen some stuff. While there is certainly nothing cookie-cutter about technology solutions, there are some tried-and-true lessons about technology management that will help get (and keep) your business on the right track. Here’s a compilation of the top 10 lessons in running
As originally published in the American City Business Journals. As more and more businesses incorporate remote workers into their team, the question we’re forced to answer is how we can best keep these employees connected. “Connected,” of course, has two meanings: technical and cultural; having the right tools in
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