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While it is impossible to predict the future, it looks as if 2016 is shaping up to be a year in which new phone releases take center stage. This also means consumers need to be educated and savvy about buying a new device this year. You might have your heart set on a certain brand, but there will be a lot of competition on the market, and other models might sport different features and possibly a lower price tag. We take a look at some of the new phones scheduled for release in 2016.

There are numerous strains of malware out there, but one particularly unpleasant one is ransomware. While this malicious software has been around for some time, recently a newer, nastier upgrade was discovered. Posing a threat to businesses of all sizes, the program, called Chimera, has upped the ante when it comes to scaring its victims out of their hard-earned cash. But what exactly is this malware, and what do you need to look out for?

Online security has probably never been such a hotly debated subject as it was in 2015. From recent numerous high-profile attacks on Sony and others, to this year�s leaking of data stolen from the extramarital-affair-facilitating website Ashley Madison website, have pushed cyber security firmly into the spotlight. So what can we expect from 2016? Experts predict that this year will only see cyber crime increasing yet further. Here�s what you need to know.

There are over 600,000 Windows Phone applications that have been produced to date. Yes, many of these apps are of bad quality and outdated but, if you look through the Windows Phone Store carefully, you'll find that it has everything you need for your day-to-day business activities. There are apps for you whether you're looking to stay productive when you're away from the office, schedule meetings with business contacts, or store files securely in the cloud. Here's a list of our top recommended Windows Phones business apps.

Is there anything worse than an unproductive meeting? The feeling of those minutes and even hours slipping by you as you sit "brainstorming" with co-workers, only to leave the room with a big fat nothing. The frustrating part is that, when run effectively, meetings can result in great ideas, and can add huge value to your company. But how do you make that shift from pointless meetings to productive ones? That's where Do.com comes in. Here's how to make the change in your organization.

One of the biggest, buzziest phrases making the rounds in corporate circles at the moment is "big data". But what does big data actually mean? What is it and, more importantly, what can it do for your business or organization? The good news is that it's not just another tired old buzz word that actually has very little meaning ("pushing the envelope", we're looking at you!) Using big data within your company can actually help you increase profit. Let's take a look at how.

In one of the company's most subdued releases, Apple recently unveiled a new smart battery case for its iPhone 6 and 6s. The product promises to help extend your iPhone's battery life, and can give you up to an additional eight hours of Internet use or 10 hours of talk time. But before running out and buying one, read on and see just what you can expect from this new product.

We all know that data is valuable. After all, the more we know about the inner workings of our business and how our customers behave, the better. But knowing that data is crucial in helping to move your organization forward, and knowing exactly how to use that information to do so are two very different things. Here are some ways to overcome the hurdles and add real value to your business by harnessing the power of data.

While it is highly likely that you have an insurance policy that will cover your small or medium-sized business in the event of a disaster, chances are you don't have business interruption insurance. The majority of smaller companies tend to overlook interruption policies, believing (or at least hoping) that regular insurance will be enough to protect them. But in the face of rising natural disasters, you may want to think again.

Earlier this month, social media platform Twitter alerted a number of its users to the fact that their accounts may have been hacked into by something, or someone, known as a "state-sponsored actor." While a warning of this kind is certainly not unprecedented – for some time now, both Facebook and Google have also been contacting any of their users who they think may have been targeted – it suggests that attacks of this type are becoming more widespread.