Archive for 2018
Hurricane Florence Update: Florence Now A CAT4 Major Hurricane
The National Hurricane Center is now saying that Florence has maximum sustained winds of 115mph, with gusts to 140mph. It is now a Category 4 storm and is expected to hit the Southeastern US coast on Thursday.
Read MoreHurricane Florence: State Of Emergency Announced For Virginia
Hurricane Florence is spinning up to be a Category 4 Hurricane. It’s predicted to make landfall between North Carolina and Georgia this week. Virginia may be impacted when Florence comes ashore at the end of this week.
Read MoreWhat Are the Ongoing Challenges to Legal Technology Transformation?
Experts agree that the legal sector is not really on the cutting edge when it comes to adopting the latest technology trends. In fact, with the long-standing history of traditional values, it is rare to see widespread use of information technology (IT) in the industry. Even in current years, many law firms prefer to stick with hard copies (paper-based) including books, letters, and legal journals. However, as technology advances, this trend may be a contributing factor in keeping the “slow wheels of justice” at the reduced pace for which it is known.
Read MoreIT Services and Computer Support for Federal Government Contractors – The Real Story (Information)
You’re a Small Federal Government Contractor… Does Your IT Services or Computer Support Company Know the difference between Main Street tech support and K Street tech support?
Read MoreHappy Labor Day
You’ve worked hard all summer. This Labor Day before going back to work and back to school, take some time to relax and enjoy one more backyard barbeque, one more trip to the beach, one more night sleeping under the stars, one more bonfire, and create one perfect summer memory. After all, you’ve earned it!
Read MoreManaged IT Services In Frederick, MD Vs. DC (Questions/Answers)
You may think choosing Managed IT Services from a major provider like those in DC may be the right call – but think again. Selecting a local Frederick, MD IT company is the better option. It can be easy to assume that services or products sold out of major city centers like Washington, DC are always the right choice. They’re servicing a larger client base, dealing with higher revenue and larger scale solutions, so they must be the best choice, right?
Read MoreWhat Security Precautions Should You Take If Using Snapchat?
Snapchat is a form of now commonly used social media more recent than Facebook, Myspace, or Twitter. It’s unique in that it allows users to create pictures or messages that are only available for a short period of time before they become inaccessible to viewers. This is considered a convenient self-cleaning of media in addition to its other features. Just like Facebook timelines and Twitter feeds, users are allowed to create original “Stories” as 24-hour feeds of content presented chronologically through the app.
Read MoreMicrosoft Launches $4 Million Global Competition For Female Founders
Microsoft’s M12 has recently announced the launch of the Female Founders Competition, a startup initiative aimed at rewarding startup companies founded by women. It will not only identify top female talent within the startup industry but also seek to accelerate venture capital funding for companies headed by women entrepreneurs across the globe.
Read MoreCloud Migration in the Financial Services Sector (Research/Information)
Financial institutions, such as banks, accountants and wealth management offices are now looking into the viability of moving company and client data stores to the cloud. However, many are clinging to fears about doom-and-gloom Cloud myths. We’re here to set the record straight so your financial services firm can make the Cloud migration confidently.
Read MoreEarly August Azure Outage A Headache For Impacted Users
Outages happen. Technology isn’t infallible, and the right mix of circumstances can compromise even the best-laid plans when we’re dealing with something as complex as a major data center. This is a reality that Microsoft knows and accepts. When things go wrong, there needs to be a backup to your backup.
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