Once with the explosion of mobile communications technology the employees’ behavior has changed. So is the work and life balance. Smartphones and laptops help employees remain in constant contact with their work, but, what about their personal life?
A study conducted by Kelly Global Workforce Index, which obtained the views of approximately 100,000 people in 34 countries covering North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific has analyzed the impact of modern technology in employees’ productivity.
Here are their global findings: Continue reading ‘Modern technology: increased productivity but longer working hours’
An online backup system is one of the most important investments that a business can make and yet a lot of businesses fail to go ahead and get this service. Reasons for this failure include concerns about cost, “never getting around to it” and a lack of understanding about the importance of using an online backup system. Those businesses that end up losing their data will realize the value of this type of system but unfortunately they often realize it too late.
The online backup system is simply a method of storing all of your computer’s files. You already store them on your computer (and perhaps even back them up on an external hard drive) but this isn’t enough if you want to keep your files truly safe. If you rely solely on on-site backup then you run the serious risk of losing your data. This loss may occur as the result of computer failure, theft or damage to the equipment in your building (such as fire damage). If you have an online backup system then you can still retrieve all of your files even though the original files may be lost. Continue reading ‘The Importance of an Online Backup System’
Unified communications is a business and technology trend that has been ramping up for a few years now. The term refers to the streamlining of all types of communications in order to increase the efficiency of sharing information. Any business that wishes to improve productivity should consider learning more about the tools that are available to unify communications.
Defining Unified Communications
Perhaps the phrase “unified communications” is, in and of itself, one of the best ways to define the idea behind this trend. This trend is all about connecting all forms of communication so that you can easily integrate them. For example, you may integrate your voice calls and email together so that you can receive a message in one form (ie voice mail) but easily respond in another form (such as email).
Examples of Major Tools for Unified Communications
There are many different tools and software programs available to create unified communications. Some of the biggest examples include:
• VoIP. One of the first tools to really begin unifying communications was VoIP service. This is phone service which is routed through the Internet. This method of communication allows for easy integration of online information with voice interaction. For example, with VoIP it is possible to easily access and send files to someone with whom you are speaking. Continue reading ‘How Unified Communications Is Increasing Productivity’
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