Technology planning is an important part of running business or non-profit or charity. In this Episode Jeff and Rob discuss the importance of a long term view of the organizations use of technology in the context of best practices, which do not necessarily cost much more.
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Read More...Meeting the technology needs of Charity & Non-profits is of particular interest to the 2 Big Telecom Guys. As both of us have been on boards of charities we see the bigger picture both of the organization and their funders. In this episode we talk about the skillsets that can be assisted by outside help in the planning and implementation of their operations from a technology standpoint.
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In Episode 16 Rob and Jeff discuss bandwidth and what it means for you. Various definitions are supplied and then we have a discussion about the various ways you can connect to the Web. Jeff describes the evolution from dialup at 300baud to ISDN ,to ADSL, up to cable and wireless internet and T1 services. While the description of carriers is concentrated on the Greater Toronto area you should find the technical explanations applicable across the globe.
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Read More...Episode15 is all about Mobility and what products are out there in the marketplace to let you run your business or practice from wherever you are, given cell access and wi-fi locations. That can include right in an office with your smartphone as your desktop set. The phone can have all the bells and whistles that a clunky desktop phone has but even more on the smartphone device, and that device can leave with you and go where you go seamlessly.
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Read More...Virtualization is the topic for Episode 14. Rob and Jeff discuss the best integration strategies and tactics to make your business or office run faster, simpler, and with less hassle. Learn how you can have a Virtual-CIO (Chief Information Officer) at hand but not on your premises. We discuss Software as a Service (SaaS), Hardware as a Service (HaaS) and the concept of data protection on-site and off-site, using both physical devices and the Cloud.
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Episode 13 covers the relatively new area ,to small and medium size businesses, of Cloud Computing. We provide some definitions,uses for it and considerations for implementation. SaaS (Software as a Service is one of the uses for the Cloud as well as for scalable storage. This podcast itself is stored in the Cloud on Amazon's S3 Servers to enhance availabilty ,scalability and take the load off our regular server.
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In Episode 11 we discuss the importance of having good backup and security systems. We discover what is available now in backups besides the old tape backup systems. Jeff explains virtualization, real-time backup, and secure offsite backup and we discuss the ways you can implement this technology today before the inevitable crash and burn happens. Learn how computer and network support prevent and protect you from peering eyes,spoof attacks,and viruses.
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Read More...In Episode 10 Jeff and Rob will discuss further options to finding savings in your telecom costs. Using a variety of tools that are readily available you can lower your costs and still get dependable reliable service. If you are a operating branch offices or have multiple locations where your employees and partners work from this will help you . You can integrate your telecom directly into your line of business computer applications and make your customers happier and your team more efficient.
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Read More...The management of companies look to save money. They look to their internal resources to be able to take on IT tasks. These people generally do not have the background nor expertise to handle these requirements. As such the management sacrifices a resource that understands their business, to do a service that can be performed by a service provider, in less time and for less money. The resource, generally if applied correctly can make the company more money than they are capable of saving the money.
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Read More...The economic climate is not improving and more small and medium size businesses are forced to adapt by laying staff off , curtailing expenses and generally being more nimble . In this Episode Jeff and Rob look at some of these issues and discuss opportunities to do more with less, faster and cheaper. Listen for some outsourcing tips.
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