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What Apps Will You choose for Your Apple Watch?
Apps for social networks, airlines, even department stores and more are being created every day for the Apple Watch. Here are some ready-to-launch app and what they do. 1. American Airlines- This app allows the user to receive an alert when it’s time to leave for the airport. The user can also get the gate […]
Improving Your Business’s Wi-Fi Network
We’ve all been there – experiencing drastic rises in our blood pressure as we attempted to complete a high-profile project on an overburdened, limited-access wireless network. Scenarios like this are not good for anybody, but especially not for your business. Frustration breeds low morale faster than the Flash can rescue the pretty girl and beat […]
Reducing the Threat of BYO Devices to Your Corporate Network
BYOD, also known as Bring Your Own Device, is a growing trend in the modern business environment. It has been an issue as younger people, often referred to as digital natives, enter the workforce and bring with them years of experience with technology. Combined with the fact that the baby boomers are now leaving the […]
Things Business Leaders Need to Know About Technology
In history class, we learned about the Industrial Revolution and its impact on the world. Today, we are in the midst of a technological revolution, with impacts as broad as the ones from the revolution brought about by the cotton gin. As a leader, do you know what you need to know about this phenomenon? […]
The Time To Examine Third Party Security
One of the most often overlooked security holes in many companies is through third party providers. Companies may have a comprehensive security policy in place for their internal networks, with provisions for mobile devices and a great data loss prevention strategy, but may leave themselves wide open when it comes to the third party security. […]
The Keys to Successful VoIP Implementation
One system a business should never take for granted is its telephone. Once upon a time, there were no choices about telephones – you got what the local provider gave you, and that was that. Times have changed, and there is more than one telephone company in town these days. Not only are there multiple […]
Microsoft announces Windows 10 consumer launch date, free update
Monday morning Microsoft announced that its next flagship operating system will be available to consumers July 29 as a free upgrade. Most users who have Windows 7 and 8.1 can now reserve their copy. The new OS features a host of features that will be familiar to Windows 7 users as well as others that […]
The First Step To Take If Your Business is Hacked
Do you know what the first thing you would do if your business got hacked? Have you planned for this eventuality or even thought about it? While it’s not a very pleasant thing to contemplate, with the abundance of computer hacks happening every day, it’s not something you can afford to not think about. It […]
The End of Windows Server 2003 Could Spark Cloud Migration
Microsoft is ending support for Windows Server 2003 on July 14, 2015. Losing maintenance for Windows Server 2003 is a concern as Microsoft will not be providing critical maintenance patches to fix vulnerabilities being exploited by the hacking world. Microsoft is ending support in an effort to force users into a more modern operating system; […]
The Impact of Technology on the Franchise World
Most small to medium-sized business owners understand the power of technology to transform their business. Making the right investments in technology at the right time can radically change the face, nature and character of your business. It can make you and your employees more productive, cut development time, improve customer service, and more. In doing […]
A Visionary Approach to Your Security
The purpose of an IT partner isn’t just to fix something when it is broken, it is to keep your people working and your data secure. Astral moves beyond traditional managed services by addressing all the key areas of cybersecurity in today’s complex landscape.
