http://alurasolutions.com/five-myths-about-online-backup-that-just-wont-go-away/
“The great enemy of the truth is very often not the contrived lie but the persuasively persistent myth.” ~ John F. Kennedy The above quote from President Kennedy endures today because the truth often requires significant change, and change can be difficult for many people. This is particularly true within the IT field, where the [...]
http://alurasolutions.com/grow-smart-actionable-ideas-for-small-business-owners/
As a small business owner, it's vital you take care of the day-to-day operational details while keeping an eye on the big picture. Keeping up with the daily demands of business and planning for future growth can be a tough task; how can you manage both aspects when you may be overwhelmed by what's required [...]
http://alurasolutions.com/you-need-a-policy/
Writing recently on a Microsoft-sponsored blog, Kim Komando says every company that uses computers — from the smallest to the largest — should have a written policy on computer and Internet use. (Read Kim Komando’s article) That being said, here’s a checklist provided by Human Resources Solutions that can be used to develop a policy [...]
http://alurasolutions.com/why-is-good-digital-citizenship-important/
In a recent blog post, Vala Afshar, chief marketing officer for Entersys Networks, suggests businesses could learn a lesson or two from K-12 educators when it comes to teaching their employees about the importance of practicing good Digital Citizenship. With the introduction of technology into curriculum, educators have faced a dilemma regarding use of the [...]
http://alurasolutions.com/going-green-what-your-business-can-do-to-save-money-and-the-earth/
Minneapolis-based restaurateur, Kim Bartmann has made a living of being green. Not only does she serve sustainable cuisine at her establishments, she’s embraced green construction methods and low-waste efforts. She opened Minnesota’s first LEED-certified restaurant in 2006 and the city's second one in 2011. She has solar panels on one rooftop and encourages composting and [...]
http://alurasolutions.com/before-you-adopt-a-byod-policy/
If your company is considering a BYOD policy, there are several key factors to consider. On the surface, it has the potential to be a win-win-win proposition. However, depending on how the policy is implemented and managed, it could present a major gamble. Compliance mandates and security issues are two large hurdles businesses should be [...]
http://alurasolutions.com/why-you-should-consider-a-byod-policy/
Remember the good ‘ol days — back in 1998, say — when companies issued pagers to their employees in the field so they could summon them in an emergency? It was a clean and simple. But with the introduction of the iPhone in 2007 — and the iPad a few years later – the technology [...]
http://alurasolutions.com/how-it-innovations-help-grow-virtual-learning/
A dozen or more years ago, the idea of home schooling usually conjured up visions of a conservatively-dressed mother sitting at the kitchen table, patiently teaching arithmetic to her offspring. Today, there's a new era of virtual learning that has moved far past that niche to encompass real-time exchange of information, ideas and knowledge for [...]
http://alurasolutions.com/how-hurricane-sandy-forced-it-professionals-to-rethink-cloud-computing/
Rebuilding the East Coast after Superstorm Sandy on Oct. 30 will be an expensive proposition… New estimates of the cost of the storm now reaches about $30 billion in “economical loss,” according to the NY Governor's office. And just protecting New York City from future disasters through the use of barriers would add on about [...]
http://alurasolutions.com/upgrade_win8_yes/
Windows 8 is by far Microsoft’s most significant improvement in its operating system since the leap from 3.1 to 95. What’s not to like about it? It looks good, performs well, and won’t break the bank. Here are my Top 10 Reasons you should upgrade to Windows 8: 1. It’s relatively cheap Microsoft charges $39.99 [...]
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