This month, we are pleased to debut a new feature section “Protecting You!”  The focus of this new section will be to highlight technology that will help you remain safe in todays connected world.  We will also use this space to highlight threats that are emerging and pose a real danger to your business and your data. First up this month is protecting your mobile devices.  Nearly everyone carries a smartphone or tablet with them these days.  If you allow mobile devices to connect to your company e-mail system, you want to be certain that you require the use of security policies that enforce, at a minimum, that users have to enter a 4 digit PIN in order to access there de... Last modified on Tuesday, 30 April 2013 Continue reading

Ultra-Small Bluetooth Location Stickers     With Stick-N-Find, never lose your keys again, find your remote control, track your luggage or keep a virtual leash on your pet fluffy so that you get notified when they go too far away. About the size of a quarter and 0.16 inches thin, you can stick these just about anywhere!  Stick them to any device, person or animal and find them with your smartphone. With an Apple iOS or Android app, you can view your misplaced items on a radar screen and decide if you would like to have it buzz, flash or do both. Or create a “virtual leash” with the sticker – if that sticker moves away more than a selected distance, your phone will al... Last modified on Tuesday, 30 April 2013 Continue reading

Turn Your iPhone into a Thermal Imager!     Thermal cameras are invaluable tools for spotting heat leaks and winter proofing your home. The Mu Thermal Imager is a compact, affordable accessory that turns your smartphone, tablet, laptop or computer into a thermal camera! The device is the first of its kind to offer the resolution (19,200 pixels) and software capabilities to make it useful for DIY home improvements and professional construction. Up until now, thermal cameras of this quality have cost anywhere from $2,000 to $22,000, or up to $150 a day to rent – the Mu Thermal Imager will have a MSRP of less than $325 and it’s currently available on IndieGoGo&nb... Last modified on Tuesday, 30 April 2013 Continue reading

At the peak of their expansion, Starbucks was opening 7 new stores every day and adding 15,000 employees every week. How did a small coffee shop in Seattle end up with over 17,000 stores and revenues of more than $10 billion, selling $4 coffee in a fancy cup? How did Starbucks build such an incredible organization that has over 135,000 employees? How do they get their new employees to show up on time and excel at delivering exceptional customer service, especially when many of them are young, unskilled, and lacking little if any experience in business? If you knew the answers to those questions, do you think it might help you expand your business or on a personal level … help you to become m... Last modified on Tuesday, 30 April 2013 Continue reading

     It looks like Spring has finally sprung here in New England!  I hope you are enjoying the improving weather and had a pleasant winter season.      As we all look to spend more time outside, we want to give you a good reason to take a little time out of the office and learn some valuable information that will help your business be more safe and secure at the same time.      With Spring upon us, we are launching our 2013 Educational Series.  First up is a seminar on Backup, Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity to be held on Wednesday, May 29th at the wonderful Portsmouth Harbor Events Center in downtown Portsmouth.   &nbs... Last modified on Tuesday, 30 April 2013 Continue reading