Plug your Business Directly into the internet with a Leased Line

Is the internet fast enough yet? For many of us, our broadband speeds are satisfactory. Our needs are met, our patience isn’t tested. For some organizations however, the limitations of broadband, even superfast business broadband, remain a frustration.

Leased line Internet

In 2019, the internet is long past the early adoption phase and well into maturity. There are young people entering the workforce who may not even remember the days before the internet. Some might not even remember dial-up connections!

Perhaps those that remember the dial-up days can’t bring themselves to feel discontented with being able to stream 4k video without any buffering. But this could lead them to miss the potential opportunities an even faster connection would create for their business.…

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A Small amount of Backup Power can go a Long Way

As the old saying goes – a little bit of something can do you good. Some level of preparation for a power outage is better than none and can cost considerably less than you might think. People making preparations for power outages often decide to back up their whole electrical load, but is this really necessary?

Backup power electricity

I’ll argue it’s not a firm requirement. Like many things’ situation determines the best response and a thorough and thoughtful analysis can often lead to better outcomes. Deciding on the requirement to backup the whole load can be a much more expensive job; large power-hungry systems can hugely increase the size of any back up solutions, such as a diesel generator.…

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Power Drives Global Business

In today’s modern economy, power is more critical than ever before. While this reliance on power has brought a general robustness to the economy, especially in terms of data storage, as the massive global data giants, Microsoft, Google and Amazon fight it out in the cloud computing space. Small and medium businesses while slow to take advantage of the offering, are now swiftly adopting the revolution.

The big data centres have arrays of diesel generators to supply power in the event of mains failure and arrays of UPS systems to bridge the gap. Outside of western Europe, petrol or diesel generators are a much more common sight with households and businesses replying on them due to poor grid connections.…

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7 Things You Didn’t Know About Starting a Small Business

Going into business is both exciting and daunting, and if you get bogged down in trying to cover all the details before you’ve opened your doors (real or virtual) you’d likely put yourself off starting up.

That said, there are certain things you may not know or have perhaps underestimated about starting a business.

Salon business using POS system

1. Certain tech and equipment aren’t luxuries

Quite rightly you should look to minimize expenditure and avoid spending on equipment and services you may not need, but certain aspects aren’t luxuries; they’re necessities to compete:

Sales and inventory systems – efficient transactions of retail sales are expected now, so investing in modern POS (Point of Sale) systems is important.…

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The Importance of PCI Audits

Data breaches are more prevalent today than ever before. A data security report compiled by Verizon shows that in 2016, there were 80,000 data security issues. Unknown to many businesses, most cyber attackers take advantage of website and system vulnerabilities that are easily preventable. If your business has little to no data breach protection, it is at a high risk of exposing crucial data to malicious third parties.

PCI audit on credit card processing system

One of the easy ways of avoiding data security breaches is being PCI compliant. A PCI compliance audit can help to ensure your customers’ sensitive data, such as credit card information, is safe.…

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A Solicitor’s Advice on Property Disputes

Property disputes are one of the most infuriating processes that anyone can go through. No matter what the situation is, nearly everyone thinks they’re right- which is part of what makes them so difficult to manage. Chances are that at least one side of a property dispute is in the wrong, and the real challenge is figuring out which side this is.

Solicitor advising client on property disputes

That’s why it’s always really helpful to get a solicitor involved; they’ll know all the rules and laws inside out and will be able to help you win your case (if you are in the right, of course). You can check out sites on Property Litigation to connect with a specialist for advice on property disputes.…

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How to Successfully Interview for an Executive-Level Position

One of the most important steps in getting hired for an executive job is successfully sitting through an interview. The interview process gives you a chance to showcase your knowledge and to highlight your strengths, showing potential employers why you are the right choice for the job.

Businsswoman interviews Executive-level job applicant

Brushing up on your interview skills ahead of time is important if you want to increase your chances of getting hired.

1. Learn About The Company Before Your Interview

Well in advance of your interview, begin learning as much as you can about the company. Hiring managers are always on the lookout for candidates who are already familiar with the company.…

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How to Make your Business Event a Success

Organizing events can be a great way to build a community and following for your business. This is especially true if your product or service caters to a very niche. The target group in such narrow niches tend to be highly passionate and events help foster a sense of community among such users.

Busy business networking event

However, organizing a successful event is easier said than done. Successful event management requires a great deal of planning and execution. More often than not, it requires the services of professionals like Getout Events Singapore to ensure a smooth execution. When executed imperfectly, your event can draw in very thin crowds than can backfire and sully your brand.…

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10 Top Skills to be a Successful Product Owner

While being a moderately successful Product Owner isn’t a very hard task, it is quite difficult to accumulate enough characteristics of a great Product Owner. Product Owners have to lead an entire team from inception to the end product, and it is in no way an easy task.

Product Owner and his team

For those who are completely new to this domain, or wish to gain more credibility in this field, there are numerous options to help them out. What one must have for a great Product Owner experience is the CSPO training, which ensures that you are well versed in Agile and Scrum, which is of paramount importance for any such role.…

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Smart Doesn’t Equal Secure: The Orvibo Leak and Security in IoT Devices

By 2025, the amount of IoT devices is expected to expand to a whopping 21.5 billion. 21.5 billion devices that are constantly connected to the Internet while containing information that you may deem personal. It’s scary, but kind of cool. My fridge can know my name! Completely useless but awesome at the same time!

Orvibo AllOne

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However, the carrying of your personal information should ring some alarms in your head. How much do you actually know when it comes to how your Alexa or smart toaster works? Do you know what information it’s collecting? How it’s collecting the information?…

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