Algorithms already control a substantial amount of what people do in their lives, and this could be expanding in the future. In China, the future for social credit algorithms is now. China has been using social credits over the past several years, as a type of surveillance. The Chinese are developing a system that will […]
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If you have been paying attention to technology innovations over the past several years, you have probably heard quite a bit about using augmented reality and VR. While these technologies might seem whimsical and fun at first blush, you will find that they have the potential to be quite helpful and effective for businesses of […]
Are you considering cloud computing? There are some great products for the cloud from Cisco that are capable of covering a wide range of needs for companies of varying sizes. Whether it is networking, analytics, management, or security, you will find some great options available that might be worthwhile to bring to your company. Let’s […]
People often joke about robots taking over the world one day, but those jokes have inched closer and closer to reality over the course of the past few decades as the growth of robotics in small business really takes off. While we likely won’t have to deal with Terminator-style robots anytime soon, there have been changes […]
Managed service providers (MSPs) have begun to expand their offerings and the role they play in businesses over the course of the last several years. MSPs are striving to meet more of the needs of the businesses they are working with and to make those businesses run better. Rather than simply looking after a company’s […]
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] As of January 2020, Microsoft will be ending support for Windows 7, Office 2010 and 2013. Upgrading from Windows 7 has never been simpler. The Windows 10 software upgrade has a modern desktop that will increase productivity, keep you secure and lower the management cost of your devices. [/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”6083″ img_size=”full”][vc_custom_heading text=”Updating your software […]
If you have always wanted to work from home rather than commuting into the office five or six days of week, the future might be looking quite bright for you. Most will agree that for many types of jobs, the future of commuting is in decline, and the telecommuting future is closer than you might […]
Processing natural language in computers has an entire field of study dedicated to it. This field, called Natural Language Processing (NLP), works to explore the interaction between human language and computers. Essentially, this is a method for computers to begin to analyze and understand human language. Even more impressive is the ability for computers to […]
The Network of Things, or “NoT”, is also sometimes called the Internet of Things, or “IoT” — both names are valid. The NoT is a group of devices all having connectivity to the web — you can think of printers and computers, for example. But in recent years, the NoT has grown to include a […]
Through the use of hardware and software, as well as a quality network connection, it is possible to automate a wide range of office processes today. With office process automation, companies large and small can enjoy a range of benefits. Some of the common areas that tend to be automated include inventory management, email, accounting, […]