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

April Showers Bring…Laughter!   Q. What season is it when you are on a trampoline? A. Spring-time! Q. When do monkeys fall from the sky? A. During Ape-ril showers! Q. Can February March? A. No, but April May! Q. What flowers grow on faces? A. Tulips (Two-lips)! Q. What's the best day for monkey business? A. The first of Ape-ril! Q. Do you know all about April 1st? A. Yes, I'm fooly aware of it! Q. Why is everyone so tired on April 1? A. Because they've just finished a long, 31 day March!  ... Last modified on Tuesday, 30 April 2013 Continue reading

The following article was published in yesterday's edition of Seacoast Sunday. In today's world, IT security is a very hot topic. We can't be too safe and it's something I write about often in an attempt to reinforce awareness. In the business world one of the very real concerns about implementing proper IT security control is the impact of those controls on productivity and work flow. This is a very valid concern. Technology is supposed to help us be more productive and make our business more successful. Sometimes, it seems as though security concerns around the use of technology want to do the very opposite. How many different user names and passwords do we have to remember? How oft... Last modified on Monday, 29 April 2013 Continue reading