IBM Creates Brain That Works Like a Computer

September 19th, 2014

IBM’s latest project is called SyNAPSE, and its purpose is to create a computer with a system architecture that closely resembles a human brain. This, it is believed will be the Next Big Thing in computing, allowing us to take processing to heights greater than anything we’ve been able to imagine to date.

Understanding the “Hybrid Cloud”

September 18th, 2014

Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the IT jargon waters, here comes another new buzzword to boggle your mind. In this case, however, the term is fairly straightforward and almost user friendly. If you’ve been hearing the term around the office and have been nodding sagely while secretly having not the first clue what it actually meant, then you’re in luck.

How To Go Viral

September 17th, 2014

A very smart man named Seth Godin once said that it takes three to five years to become an overnight success. There’s a lot of truth to that. In terms of your web based presence, getting even a single piece of your content to go viral is your ticket to success.

How To Analyze The Competition

September 16th, 2014

If you’re not analyzing and studying your competition, then you’re probably giving away a powerful strategic weapon, because odds are they’re analyzing and studying you.

You’d be amazed at how few small to mid-sized companies actually do rigorous competitor analysis.

Hackers Cheat Goodwill – Are You Vulnerable Too?

September 15th, 2014

The more things change, the more they stay the same. This is a story we hear repeated far too often in the press. A company, or in this case, a non-profit, seemed to believe itself to be immune from hacking because it’s performing a worthy mission.

How To Travel Smarter

September 13th, 2014

Business travel is a fact of life for many of us. Some people dread it, others love it, most of us simply endure it. Here are some ways to make it cheaper, more effective and more endurable.

Booking Flights And Accommodation

When you are searching for those bargain flights online, remember to browse privately or clear your cache after each search.

How To Spot A Facebook Scam

September 12th, 2014

A fool and his identity are soon parted. Don’t be a fool, and don’t fall for Facebook or other scams. Facebook isn’t the only place you’ll find these, but the social media giant has ushered in a new wave of them. It’s aA wave of Tsunami-sized proportions; you almost can’t help tripping over them on the world’s most popular social media site.

New Ninjasphere Makes Your Office “Smart”

September 11th, 2014

You’ve been hearing about the internet of objects. You’ve been hearing about Kickstarter and other crowdfunding sites that are empowering individual inventors and ushering in a new wave of innovation. The Ninjasphere is just one of the fantastic new products that have been invented, crowdfunded, and are now in production.

The Latest Fruits From Apple

September 10th, 2014

Taking a page from the playbook of the late Steve Jobs, Tim Cook set the Apple world on fire with their latest product announcements. The event was attended by legendary musician Bono, who joined Cook on stage at various points during the announcement.

The Doors You Leave Open are Making You Vulnerable

September 9th, 2014

We may not mean to, but all too often we set ourselves up for failure or attack. In this case, we’re talking about basic network security. You might be thinking that since your network login is password protected, you’re covered. You might make the assumption that since you’ve had your IT guys put up a decent firewall and closely monitor incoming and outgoing traffic for anomalous patterns, you have nothing to worry about.