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With the fourth quarter of 2009 upon us, we thought it was time to look back at technology trends that our clients have been “falling for.”  It’s clear that companies with a forward-thinking approach and solid grasp of technology trends have a distinct competitive advantage.  We’ve found that the following technology trends have positively shaped their business.  Haven’t checked them out yet?  Don’t worry, these same technologies can give your company the tools it needs to do business in this challenging economic environment.

Cloud computing or Software as a Service (SaaS)

To some, it seems like we’ve come full circle—from the world of mainframe computing to distributed PCs and now back to cloud computing where a third party hosts and supports your business software.  Some examples of cloud computing include the basics like hosted Exchange and antiSPAM email filtering or more sophisticated applications like ERP, CRM or HR management systems.  The benefits to you:

• Shift large-scale software expenses from a capital budget to an operating expense
• Better security
• Improved uptime
• Ubiquitous access across desktops, notebooks and mobile devices.

One IT Radix client who shifted to our hosted Exchange solution was able to improve its mobile workforce access to information, eliminate wasted time deleting junk email while at the same time add two new important features to their email usage—encryption and archiving.  Having email encryption and archiving allowed our client to bid on and win a large contract because they immediately had the required technologies in place, unlike their competitors.

Virtualization

The initial goal of virtualization is to reduce server sprawl while at the same time enable needed business functionality.  We’ve seen virtualization expand to the desktop as well—making it possible to run legacy applications, improve security and more.  One of our engineering clients invested a bit more upfront on server hardware, but was able to upgrade both their basic file server and their accounting system on a single server using virtualization.  This easily saved our client $5k or more on server hardware.  In addition, virtualization is a fantastic green IT solution, reducing electrical and HVAC requirements and upgrades, not to mention the ongoing savings on actual utility expenses.

Mobility

It’s easy to forget that only a few years ago the typical office worker was bolted to a desk and connected to data by wires, cords and cables.  Over the last few years, wireless technology—including 3G cellular data networks and widespread Wi-Fi—has opened the door to an anytime, anywhere business model.  Several of our clients are using business-specific applications on devices such as an Apple iPhone to conduct business basically anywhere.  Some things to consider:

• Is your sales team positioned to collaborate, share leads and land the deal at any time and any where?
• How can your business processes be optimized and extended by mobile computing to give your SMB the dexterity to run circles around your larger, more inflexible competition?
• How is your firm positioned to work from anywhere, to minimize lease and utility expenses, and to obtain state and local tax benefits for reducing carbon emissions?

Technology is constantly changing.  These are just three of the technology trends that have helped our clients continue to grow and enhance their products and services and in some cases, “rake away” their competition.

Want the same benefits as our clients, just ask your IT support provider of choice.  They’ll make sure you “fall for” the right technology for you!

With the fourth quarter of 2009 upon us, we thought it was time to look back at technology trends that our clients have been “falling for.”  It’s clear that companies with a forward-thinking approach and solid grasp of technology trends have a distinct competitive advantage.  We’ve found that the following technology trends have positively shaped their business.  Haven’t checked them out yet?  Don’t worry, these same technologies can give your company the tools it needs to do business in this challenging economic environment.

Cloud computing or Software as a Service (SaaS)

To some, it seems like we’ve come full circle—from the world of mainframe computing to distributed PCs and now back to cloud computing where a third party hosts and supports your business software.  Some examples of cloud computing include the basics like hosted Exchange and antiSPAM email filtering or more sophisticated applications like ERP, CRM or HR management systems.  The benefits to you:

• Shift large-scale software expenses from a capital budget to an operating expense
• Better security
• Improved uptime
• Ubiquitous access across desktops, notebooks and mobile devices.

One IT Radix client who shifted to our hosted Exchange solution was able to improve its mobile workforce access to information, eliminate wasted time deleting junk email while at the same time add two new important features to their email usage—encryption and archiving.  Having email encryption and archiving allowed our client to bid on and win a large contract because they immediately had the required technologies in place, unlike their competitors.

Virtualization

The initial goal of virtualization is to reduce server sprawl while at the same time enable needed business functionality.  We’ve seen virtualization expand to the desktop as well—making it possible to run legacy applications, improve security and more.  One of our engineering clients invested a bit more upfront on server hardware, but was able to upgrade both their basic file server and their accounting system on a single server using virtualization.  This easily saved our client $5k or more on server hardware.  In addition, virtualization is a fantastic green IT solution, reducing electrical and HVAC requirements and upgrades, not to mention the ongoing savings on actual utility expenses.

Mobility

It’s easy to forget that only a few years ago the typical office worker was bolted to a desk and connected to data by wires, cords and cables.  Over the last few years, wireless technology—including 3G cellular data networks and widespread Wi-Fi—has opened the door to an anytime, anywhere business model.  Several of our clients are using business-specific applications on devices such as an Apple iPhone to conduct business basically anywhere.  Some things to consider:

• Is your sales team positioned to collaborate, share leads and land the deal at any time and any where?
• How can your business processes be optimized and extended by mobile computing to give your SMB the dexterity to run circles around your larger, more inflexible competition?
• How is your firm positioned to work from anywhere, to minimize lease and utility expenses, and to obtain state and local tax benefits for reducing carbon emissions?

Technology is constantly changing.  These are just three of the technology trends that have helped our clients continue to grow and enhance their products and services and in some cases, “rake away” their competition.

Want the same benefits as our clients, just ask your IT support provider of choice.  They’ll make sure you “fall for” the right technology for you!

Current technology trends, found in your favorite wholesale electronics shop, is providing exposure to new possibilities in a rapidly growing and affordable way that we have never seen before. All you have to do is browse the newest gadgets found at your neighborhood wholesale electronics store and you will see what I mean. Instant availability of music, video, and travel information is laying the groundwork for what will be a technological revolution. Some believe the revolution has come and gone; in reality, the renaissance is just picking up steam.

The devices that you find at your neighborhood electronic wholesaler(s) are more than mere toys; they are more than items of pleasure. Instead of being the end in themselves, the devices will be tools with which huge steps forward in education should be achieved. How is this possible? In some ways, this is analogous to the creation and rapid widespread use of the home personal computer. At first, the home PC only supported simple games and basic spreadsheet applications. Very quickly though, the personal computer became the nerve center of the home, with a lot of educational and communications software available.

In the modern electronics product space, one of the obvious first directions to be taken is in music appreciation. For the first time in the history of man has this much music been made accessible to such a large population. Understandably, the initial inclination is to decide to listen to music that one has listened to all his life. Consider the potential though. This is an opportunity to educate and expose people to all music styles – not just modern pop trends, but classical, jazz, ethnic, and other genres. Having a thorough knowledge of the development of music will provide more depth to the development of new music in the future. Youngsters now have an opportunity to become easily well versed in the music of Mozart and Beethoven, for example; they have the tools available to learn and become enriched by the music from the masters in ways that earlier generations could never do.

Look at the latest offerings in wholesale electronics. At your favorite electronic wholesaler(s), the devices that use mp4 and other music formats are cheaper than ever before. The product, of course, does not have to be just for music appreciation. Lectures, discussions, lab observations – all that and more can be put on a small, inexpensive gadget. Move forward with the possibilities

Like everything else that changes and has trends, so does technology. In a sense, that makes it no different from fashion, cars or anything else that comes and goes. Yet unlike those things, technology is always evolving. Newer and better all the time, smaller, faster, higher capability and capacity than the last. Here I will list what is predicted to be hot sellers for 2009 in the ever changing world of technology, while everybody’s pocketbooks/wallets are hurting.

This year, it has been predicted to have booming PC sales, and if its anything like last year-laptops will also have a rising sales. With more and more people trying to have their own small businesses during these tough economic times, they will seek out the latest and fastest PCs. They also will seek out all in one printers to help complete their new at home offices and to save space. We’re likely to see prices drop though, as stores will be forced to lower them in order to survive. It will be a good year for the buyer and bad for the stores.

With the DTV switch coming up and analog going out, we can expect to see Digital TVs prices dropping as well. Like all technology, once it comes main stream, prices drop. Also cable company’s may lose even more customers as more stations and sub-stations will be popping up.

Smart phones and PDA’s may flop, with issues from Blackberry and Iphones people may get turned off. Also with their high prices for services don’t help the wallet.

Mp3 players becoming more mainstream, Ipods might lose the lead. With their high prices and issues known with the newer models, might help lesser known brands gain in sales.

Video Game consoles will likely do well, Xbox and Playstation both have lowered their prices and Wiis are selling very well. Also two new consoles are coming out this year from lesser known GP2X and Zeebo.

Microsoft’s Windows new OS, Windows 7 is in BETA stage and might come out as soon as this year.

Open source software and freeware will be more in demand as people don’t have the money to splurge on pricey software.

Social Networks will still be popping up with no end in sight, the companies who run them can make good money on it.

Blogging and citizen journalism will be growing and making a larger splash in the media world. Perhaps even hurting TV, newspaper and radio in news.

And that’s the prediction for the trends of technology this year 2009. Nobody knows for sure what this year will hold, but we sure can hope for the best.

With the fourth quarter of 2009 upon us, we thought it was time to look back at technology trends that our clients have been “falling for.”  It’s clear that companies with a forward-thinking approach and solid grasp of technology trends have a distinct competitive advantage.  We’ve found that the following technology trends have positively shaped their business.  Haven’t checked them out yet?  Don’t worry, these same technologies can give your company the tools it needs to do business in this challenging economic environment.

Cloud computing or Software as a Service (SaaS)

To some, it seems like we’ve come full circle—from the world of mainframe computing to distributed PCs and now back to cloud computing where a third party hosts and supports your business software.  Some examples of cloud computing include the basics like hosted Exchange and antiSPAM email filtering or more sophisticated applications like ERP, CRM or HR management systems.  The benefits to you:

• Shift large-scale software expenses from a capital budget to an operating expense
• Better security
• Improved uptime
• Ubiquitous access across desktops, notebooks and mobile devices.

One IT Radix client who shifted to our hosted Exchange solution was able to improve its mobile workforce access to information, eliminate wasted time deleting junk email while at the same time add two new important features to their email usage—encryption and archiving.  Having email encryption and archiving allowed our client to bid on and win a large contract because they immediately had the required technologies in place, unlike their competitors.

Virtualization

The initial goal of virtualization is to reduce server sprawl while at the same time enable needed business functionality.  We’ve seen virtualization expand to the desktop as well—making it possible to run legacy applications, improve security and more.  One of our engineering clients invested a bit more upfront on server hardware, but was able to upgrade both their basic file server and their accounting system on a single server using virtualization.  This easily saved our client $5k or more on server hardware.  In addition, virtualization is a fantastic green IT solution, reducing electrical and HVAC requirements and upgrades, not to mention the ongoing savings on actual utility expenses.

Mobility

It’s easy to forget that only a few years ago the typical office worker was bolted to a desk and connected to data by wires, cords and cables.  Over the last few years, wireless technology—including 3G cellular data networks and widespread Wi-Fi—has opened the door to an anytime, anywhere business model.  Several of our clients are using business-specific applications on devices such as an Apple iPhone to conduct business basically anywhere.  Some things to consider:

• Is your sales team positioned to collaborate, share leads and land the deal at any time and any where?
• How can your business processes be optimized and extended by mobile computing to give your SMB the dexterity to run circles around your larger, more inflexible competition?
• How is your firm positioned to work from anywhere, to minimize lease and utility expenses, and to obtain state and local tax benefits for reducing carbon emissions?

Technology is constantly changing.  These are just three of the technology trends that have helped our clients continue to grow and enhance their products and services and in some cases, “rake away” their competition.

Want the same benefits as our clients, just ask your IT support provider of choice.  They’ll make sure you “fall for” the right technology for you!

With the fourth quarter of 2009 upon us, we thought it was time to look back at technology trends that our clients have been “falling for.”  It’s clear that companies with a forward-thinking approach and solid grasp of technology trends have a distinct competitive advantage.  We’ve found that the following technology trends have positively shaped their business.  Haven’t checked them out yet?  Don’t worry, these same technologies can give your company the tools it needs to do business in this challenging economic environment.

Cloud computing or Software as a Service (SaaS)

To some, it seems like we’ve come full circle—from the world of mainframe computing to distributed PCs and now back to cloud computing where a third party hosts and supports your business software.  Some examples of cloud computing include the basics like hosted Exchange and antiSPAM email filtering or more sophisticated applications like ERP, CRM or HR management systems.  The benefits to you:

• Shift large-scale software expenses from a capital budget to an operating expense
• Better security
• Improved uptime
• Ubiquitous access across desktops, notebooks and mobile devices.

One IT Radix client who shifted to our hosted Exchange solution was able to improve its mobile workforce access to information, eliminate wasted time deleting junk email while at the same time add two new important features to their email usage—encryption and archiving.  Having email encryption and archiving allowed our client to bid on and win a large contract because they immediately had the required technologies in place, unlike their competitors.

Virtualization

The initial goal of virtualization is to reduce server sprawl while at the same time enable needed business functionality.  We’ve seen virtualization expand to the desktop as well—making it possible to run legacy applications, improve security and more.  One of our engineering clients invested a bit more upfront on server hardware, but was able to upgrade both their basic file server and their accounting system on a single server using virtualization.  This easily saved our client $5k or more on server hardware.  In addition, virtualization is a fantastic green IT solution, reducing electrical and HVAC requirements and upgrades, not to mention the ongoing savings on actual utility expenses.

Mobility

It’s easy to forget that only a few years ago the typical office worker was bolted to a desk and connected to data by wires, cords and cables.  Over the last few years, wireless technology—including 3G cellular data networks and widespread Wi-Fi—has opened the door to an anytime, anywhere business model.  Several of our clients are using business-specific applications on devices such as an Apple iPhone to conduct business basically anywhere.  Some things to consider:

• Is your sales team positioned to collaborate, share leads and land the deal at any time and any where?
• How can your business processes be optimized and extended by mobile computing to give your SMB the dexterity to run circles around your larger, more inflexible competition?
• How is your firm positioned to work from anywhere, to minimize lease and utility expenses, and to obtain state and local tax benefits for reducing carbon emissions?

Technology is constantly changing.  These are just three of the technology trends that have helped our clients continue to grow and enhance their products and services and in some cases, “rake away” their competition.

Want the same benefits as our clients, just ask your IT support provider of choice.  They’ll make sure you “fall for” the right technology for you!

Current technology trends, found in your favorite wholesale electronics shop, is providing exposure to new possibilities in a rapidly growing and affordable way that we have never seen before. All you have to do is browse the newest gadgets found at your neighborhood wholesale electronics store and you will see what I mean. Instant availability of music, video, and travel information is laying the groundwork for what will be a technological revolution. Some believe the revolution has come and gone; in reality, the renaissance is just picking up steam.

The devices that you find at your neighborhood electronic wholesaler(s) are more than mere toys; they are more than items of pleasure. Instead of being the end in themselves, the devices will be tools with which huge steps forward in education should be achieved. How is this possible? In some ways, this is analogous to the creation and rapid widespread use of the home personal computer. At first, the home PC only supported simple games and basic spreadsheet applications. Very quickly though, the personal computer became the nerve center of the home, with a lot of educational and communications software available.

In the modern electronics product space, one of the obvious first directions to be taken is in music appreciation. For the first time in the history of man has this much music been made accessible to such a large population. Understandably, the initial inclination is to decide to listen to music that one has listened to all his life. Consider the potential though. This is an opportunity to educate and expose people to all music styles – not just modern pop trends, but classical, jazz, ethnic, and other genres. Having a thorough knowledge of the development of music will provide more depth to the development of new music in the future. Youngsters now have an opportunity to become easily well versed in the music of Mozart and Beethoven, for example; they have the tools available to learn and become enriched by the music from the masters in ways that earlier generations could never do.

Look at the latest offerings in wholesale electronics. At your favorite electronic wholesaler(s), the devices that use mp4 and other music formats are cheaper than ever before. The product, of course, does not have to be just for music appreciation. Lectures, discussions, lab observations – all that and more can be put on a small, inexpensive gadget. Move forward with the possibilities

Like everything else that changes and has trends, so does technology. In a sense, that makes it no different from fashion, cars or anything else that comes and goes. Yet unlike those things, technology is always evolving. Newer and better all the time, smaller, faster, higher capability and capacity than the last. Here I will list what is predicted to be hot sellers for 2009 in the ever changing world of technology, while everybody’s pocketbooks/wallets are hurting.

This year, it has been predicted to have booming PC sales, and if its anything like last year-laptops will also have a rising sales. With more and more people trying to have their own small businesses during these tough economic times, they will seek out the latest and fastest PCs. They also will seek out all in one printers to help complete their new at home offices and to save space. We’re likely to see prices drop though, as stores will be forced to lower them in order to survive. It will be a good year for the buyer and bad for the stores.

With the DTV switch coming up and analog going out, we can expect to see Digital TVs prices dropping as well. Like all technology, once it comes main stream, prices drop. Also cable company’s may lose even more customers as more stations and sub-stations will be popping up.

Smart phones and PDA’s may flop, with issues from Blackberry and Iphones people may get turned off. Also with their high prices for services don’t help the wallet.

Mp3 players becoming more mainstream, Ipods might lose the lead. With their high prices and issues known with the newer models, might help lesser known brands gain in sales.

Video Game consoles will likely do well, Xbox and Playstation both have lowered their prices and Wiis are selling very well. Also two new consoles are coming out this year from lesser known GP2X and Zeebo.

Microsoft’s Windows new OS, Windows 7 is in BETA stage and might come out as soon as this year.

Open source software and freeware will be more in demand as people don’t have the money to splurge on pricey software.

Social Networks will still be popping up with no end in sight, the companies who run them can make good money on it.

Blogging and citizen journalism will be growing and making a larger splash in the media world. Perhaps even hurting TV, newspaper and radio in news.

And that’s the prediction for the trends of technology this year 2009. Nobody knows for sure what this year will hold, but we sure can hope for the best.