5G is coming

5G is coming!

5G is the next generation follow up to 4G and like all previous generations, promises to make mobile communication faster and more reliable as more and more devices go online.  Although we have not yet fully maxed out the speed limits of 4G, networks are congested and stretched thin. 5G not only increases the speed and the bandwidth, it also …

4 reasons for slow mobile internet speeds

4 Reasons for Slow Mobile Internet Speeds on your Phone

Have you ever gotten frustrated with your phone because the browser took more than five minutes to load? Before you start blaming your old phone, check out these four reasons that might be the cause of sluggish internet connection. Router location One simple yet overlooked reason why your WiFi-connected phone may be experiencing internet lag is because of your router’s …

Why you need to back up your mobile devices

Why you need to back up your mobile devices

There was a time when mobile phones were used exclusively for calling and texting. Now, they can do so much more. Regardless of your level of tolerance or skill for managing documents in such a small gadget, mobile devices allow you to send and receive email, download and upload media files, store data, and even close business deals. As mobile …

Calling plans

Are common calling plans croaking?

Fewer and fewer people are taking phone calls for granted. That is to say, more and more of us have become discerning when it comes to ringing up our friends, family, colleagues, and customers. And the reason for this is simple: we no longer have to rely on traditional phone companies and pricey calling plans. We can now use VoIP. …

Hybrid cloud

SMBs turn to hybrid clouds for flexibility

Who would have guessed that clouds could be so complex? Yet in a day and age of seemingly continuous technological advances, “cloud” computing has become one of the more intricate and interesting approaches to managing IT resources for businesses. Not to mention one of the most cost effective, flexible, and secure, thanks in part to something known as the “hybrid …

OneDrive for business and O365 basics

OneDrive for business is Microsoft’s cloud storage and sharing solution. Similar to all leading competitors such as Dropbox, OneDrive for business offers you all the standards cloud storage capabilities with the added benefit of one of the worlds most secure data centres. With version control, sharing and collaboration capabilities it is no wonder that OneDrive for business is gaining in …

app virtualisation

The basics of App Virtualisation

App virtualisation is a term that gets thrown around by professionals quite often. Vendors say it’s a necessity for small business owners. But for a service that claims to make your life easier, it’s ironic that small business owners are left even more confused with what app virtualisation actually is. So what exactly is it? How does it help your …

The right mouse for work

Choosing the right mouse for work

Have you been stuck using the same mouse for several years now? If you’re feeling a bit of pain in your mouse clicking hand, then it’s probably time to consider an upgrade. We don’t always pay attention to it, but a good mouse can make a big difference. The perfect mouse will let you work efficiently, be easy to wield, …

Email Security for O365

Email Security Feature for O365

While you can take many security precautions to protect your organisation, a cyber attack is always possible because of human error. Microsoft, however, is trying to change this. In the coming weeks, the technology giant plans to launch a new email security feature for Outlook, but only if you’re an Office 365 user. Here’s how it can help your business. …

Apple Watch

Apple Watch – Taking your productivity to the next level

The Apple Watch is the very first in line of smart “wearables”, while still not perfected as yet the Apple Watch can still dramatically increase your productivity in everyday situations. Remember the ’90s when people had their hands full with Filofaxes and PalmPilots, desperately trying to be organised and productive? Nobody could imagine back then that anything smaller could get the …

Unified Communications Benefits

If you are thinking about implementing Unified Communications Management in your business, it’s worth taking a deeper look into the many benefits. Here are my top 5 reasons why Unified Communications is a must in any business. 1. Incorporate different communication features to enhance collaboration What if you could multitask on different devices to get more done? With the the …