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Virtualization is different from the cloud

Posted on Monday January 28, 2019 | virtualized servers, virtualization, storage, scalability, email, cloud computing, apps

Virtualization and cloud computing can be confusing, especially to business owners who are not familiar with them. But when you understand their differences, you'll be able to best take advantage of these technologies.

How to make the most out of your CRM

Posted on Friday January 25, 2019 | purchasing history, integration, customer relationship management, crm, business value, best practices, analytics

Building rapport with customers has never been easier with customer relationship management (CRM) software. You can keep track of contact information, buying preferences, and sales patterns. It's a must-have for all sales and marketing teams. If you want to know how to make the most out of your CRM, follow these tips.

Feature-loaded: Android 9 Pie is here!

Posted on Thursday January 24, 2019 | security features, os, oreo, new gesture navigation, google assistant, app actions, adaptive battery, accessibility menu

Android 9 Pie is the most recent version of Google's mobile operating system. Officially released on August 6, 2018, it is more powerful and secure than the Oreo version. Here are some new features that will make you want to have a piece of the pie.

Why too many VMs is a bad thing

Posted on Wednesday January 23, 2019 | vm, virtualization, virtual machine, sprawl, lifecycle management, creation policies

Desktop virtualization allows you to deliver computing resources to workstations in your network. Those resources are packed into virtual machines (VMs), which can be deployed as easily as any file. However, there are risks associated with trying to manage an overwhelming number of VMs.

Scammers deriving new ways to scam via VoIP

Posted on Tuesday January 22, 2019 | voip, vishing scam, phishing scam, internet telephony, cybersecurity

VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) makes business communications simple and inexpensive. However, scammers are still finding ways to exploit VoIP, such as through "vishing" scams, a new type of phishing wherein fraudsters make phone calls, pose as a business or financial partner, and request private details. The best way to prevent yourself from being scammed is by understanding how the scam works.

Tips on how to best use G Suite

Posted on Monday January 21, 2019 | tips, suggesting, shortcuts, google drive, google, g suite

G Suite is Google's powerful productivity and collaboration platform. The suite includes popular Google apps like Gmail, Docs, Sheets, chat and video-conferencing apps, and so on. Many people are already familiar with these apps, but even those who use it every day may benefit from learning a trick or two on how to further maximize G Suite apps.