At IND, we aim to empower our partners with knowledge so they are better equipped to find the best solutions for their business. Our resource library is full of informational resources to help guide you through the complex IT world.
You are doing everything you can for your organization. You have a website and a blog.
We all love our gadgets. And when new ones appear, we can’t envision how we lived without them
The country’s technology leaders never stand still and they’re always improving their products. It’s why major players such as Apple, Microsoft, and Google stay at the top of a competitive industry. The Power of the Retina Display One recent example of a company who is doing this right is Apple
Workers who trudge into an office every day envy people who work from home. After all, the work-from-home crowd does not have to fight rush-hour traffic, hear office gossip, or smell the day-old fish that their fellow employees are microwaving in the office cafeteria
Interested in a smartphone that flashes LED lights at you when you have an incoming call? How about a mug that looks like a crayon? Good news.
Challenging Google at anything demands confidence. The folks behind OpenStreetMap appear to have that quality in abundance. Maybe that’s why there are rumblings that the eight-year-old OpenStreetMap is poised to become the most-used map service on the web.
We can already compute on the go, due to our tablet computers and smartphones.
Many people use Gmail currently, and that is not surprising. It’s simple to use, free, and Google knows how to make a good product. If you use Gmail you may possibly not be using it to its full potential
Do you know what VoIP is? VoIP is short for Voice over Internet Protocol, and it is a technology that allows people to make calls via the Internet rather then use a traditional landline. VoIP is very cost effective and can save businesses, of any size, between 30 and 50 percent on their phone bills
The Internet has evolved the way we get our news, watch movies, and pay our bills.
It’s been a little while since Windows was thought to be cool but the Kinect may change all that. The Kinect is a voice and motion-sensing device that was originally designed as a feature for the Xbox gaming console. A version of the device also works with Windows-operated PCs, and shortly after its launch in February, people started discovering innovative ways to use it
These days, whenever you post an open position on the Internet, countless people reply.
There aren’t many people who look forward to going on business trips. They are an inconvenience and expensive for the company.
So many kids grew up anticipating the day when humans would travel the globe with jet packs or be able to teleport. IND Corp. Parsippany, NJ.
Adobe Photoshop lets organizations edit the images they need to create professional-looking marketing materials. IND Corp. Parsippany, NJ.
The more we rely on mobile devices the more we rely on one small technology. Batteries. Have you ever reached for your smartphone to look something up or to get directions and found that it has died?
When it comes to online search engines, Google is still king.
Cloud computing has certainly caught on. People can access data that’s stored in the cloud—databases located far away from their own computer drives. They can store their favorite songs, access powerful word-processing software, and send their business proposals to the cloud.
Thanks to improved technology, an increasing number of employees are able to complete most or all of their work from home.
You are a busy person; you really are always focusing on several projects and trying to hit deadlines. It’s hard enough to find the time to fit a trip to the gym in, let alone play games on your smartphone. You would like smartphone apps that will conserve time, not waste it, but you don’t have time to hunt for them. Well, you are in luck; below is a list of 5 smartphone apps that can actually make your like simplier
Do you remember a time when you took your dog for a walk without texting, or enjoyed a game with your friends without checking your email? It was called downtime and it was good for you. In this age of connectivity it appears as if that may be a thing of the past
Are you gunning for a raise or a promotion? Perhaps you only want to stand out for job security. Either way, this can be done by impressing your supervisor, but how?
As technology changes cyber-criminals adjust to it. Recently MIT’s Technology Review published an article regarding the biggest technology security threats of 2012
Can you imagine life minus the computer? It wasn’t that long ago that people didn’t have them, yet today we carry them around inside our pockets in the form of smartphones. George Dyson, a science historian, asks how we went from having no computers to having so many in such a brief time period in his book, Turing’s Cathedral .
New vehicles like the Ford Edge, Lincoln MKX, and the Audi A6 let passengers to connect to the Internet right from the front seat. These Internet connections over Wi-Fi or 3G networks allow motorists to enjoy streaming video, audio, spoken text messaging, and current traffic information
In the middle of our own Biggest Loser competition, IND’ers brought home-cooked healthy dishes (under 300 calories) for lunch today – YUM!
You hear the term “nanotechnology,” and what do you think of?
Global warming? Poverty
Do you manage a workplace in which employees feel free to share new ideas? Do your workers come to you with new plans or solutions about how to run company meetings more productively? Have your employees ever provided ideas for a new marketing plan or suggested topics for the company’s blog?
Are you burned out on social media? Then you will not be thrilled to hear that a new social media site is gaining traction.
Finding employment nowadays is not an easy task.
You’re on Twitter, and you’re simply tired of reading about what your brother-in-law ate for breakfast. You are interested in following the tweets of people who actually have something interesting to say
Microsoft is everywhere; their products are used the world over. And, Bill Gates, Microsoft’s chief, is one of the most widely known names in the field of technology. That said, Microsoft is missing one thing, it has never had a “cool” image
Mouse-free computing allows us to access the Internet; send texts, and emails all without a mouse. IND Corp. Parsippany, NJ.
If you’ve got a smartphone it is probably an essential part of your life.
Windows 7 is a large improvement over previous Windows operating systems.
It’s time to put a popular misconception to rest: “isn’t WordPress just a blogging platform?” While this used to be the truth, according to an article by Tech Crunch, around 22% of newly published websites are built on WordPress . What’s more impressive, one of the most popular publishers is using WordPress as their platform.
In the last few years iPads, smartphones, and Kindles have been some of the most in demand gadgets on the market. However, not all tech is created equal. Companies can’t predict what will become popular, no matter how much they love it.
It is easy to fall into the wrong idea that you already possess enough safeguards in place to protect your small business. It is likely you stay current with the latest antivirus software, but is that adequate? You also probably feel that since you’re not a huge corporation, you don’t have to worry about cyber criminals hacking into your system
Our last blog post explained the reasons why having a vibrant business culture is crucial for your brand. The positive effects of a healthy culture are numerous, while the result of letting the culture of your company diminish can be very negative indeed. In our previous post, we touched on the way to measure the cultural health of your business, but how do you strengthen that culture when necessary
Often, in business, concentrating on the strategy of the company is the main objective. Is that because it is the most important aspect to focus on
You opened your own catering business because you love to cook. You went into the bakery business to sell cookies and cakes
If the rumors are true, Microsoft is stepping up considerably to join the fight against cyber crime. Allegedly, Microsoft is developing a real-time feed that documents current cyber threats and provides necessary steps to protect against them.
Businesses that have struggled in these tough economic times have found some relief in the cloud. The cloud can save an organization a lot of money. Never the less, the cloud is not perfect for everyone, specifically when it comes to security concerns
Congress is voting on two proposed pieces of legislation that would affect not only your personal freedom but also have dramatic and damaging effects on many businesses. Check the link below for more information, and how to get involved: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203735304577167261853938938.html
The benefits of storing information in the cloud are numerous. Backing up important data, freeing up space on your servers, and having your data easily available to your employees are only a few
Disasters can happen to any organization and they come in many forms and severities.
The name Segway is associated with tech failure.
As a small business, there is a good chance you have to manage projects and people that are not always located in one area. So how do you manage these projects and off location employees while still having the ability to share updates, documents, and assign tasks? Project management solutions Fortunately, numerous companies offer top-notch project management tools for small business owners
Have you ever thought your company should go paperless?
iPhones do a lot more than make calls! We are able to stream movies and TV shows, update our social sites, and listen to music.
It’s something we already take for granted: when we touch an icon on the screens of our electronic devices, we expect something to happen. And not just anything, either; we anticipate our gadgets to do exactly what we want it to do, when we want it done, and all at the touch of a fingertip
Will digital currency one-day replace paper money? It sounds like something out of sci-fi, but it is probably not as far-fetched as it sounds.
The Tokyo Motor Show showcased many of the most exciting concept cars of 2011. Many companies had efficiency in mind with their eco-friendly designs while others pushed their ideas to the limits of creativity. Here we will examine a few of the more intriguing and eccentric designs of 2011
There’s a significant distinction between Android smartphones and Apple’s iPhones. Android phones, powered by Google, allow for an impressive amount of customization
Phishing scams are at the top of cyber criminals’ moneymaking lists. It’s disconcerting that the important data of organizations such as Sony are under threat from phishing scams. But unlike the widespread belief, these scams affect small enterprise owners as much as they affect the big corporations
Isaac Asimov once said, “The only constant is change.” This is not only true in life, but in business as well. One trend that has changed in recent times is the popularity of telecommuting. Even though many people have differing opinions concerning this, it has not been around long enough, on a large enough scale, to see its true impact on business.
Thailand, the center of the worlds’ hard drive manufacturing supply has been hit hard by recent flooding. Analysts are warning that this could dramatically impact hard drive supply and price in the last months of 2011 and at minimum through Q1 2012. We wanted to bring you this information so you could hopefully avoid delays […]
With only a few weeks left until we’re in the heart of the holiday season, it may seem like there are only two “must-have” items for that tech-savvy person on our shopping lists: either a smartphone or a tablet. However, thousands of would-be perfect gadget gifts are going unnoticed. Advertisers are emphasizing big-ticket gizmos when plenty of gift-worthy devices are left under the radar instead of the tree.
With the convenience and security of online shopping, you’d think everyone would be shopping from home this holiday season. IND Corp. Parsippany, NJ.
The Intel 4004 arrived on the scene in 1971 and was the first CPU on a single chip! Happy Birthday. IND Corp. Parsippany, NJ.
It is a given that you will need to get some assistance from your IT service provider sooner or later. However, it is hard for them sometimes to help you due to their busy schedule, trying to solve a lot of people’s difficult problems. When requesting IT support, know that they cannot read your mind, and it’ll help them to solve your problem if you are able to provide as much detailed information as you possibly can in the initial request. Here are some tips to make the process more streamlined for both of you. Write an Informative Email Subject Line Often, the IT department will get inundated with requests ranging from those that require immediate response – “my computer is smoking and smells like burning plastic” – to those that can handle a one to two hour delay in response – “I want to send this 150 MB file but it just won’t upload to my email.” Using a detailed subject line will let them know the basics up front and help them prioritize the request appropriately. For instance, the subject line “Installed ___ got error _____” will help them immediately know what your issue is all about. Basically, do not write “Computer problems!!!!!!!!!!” This is not helpful as it provides no real description of the problem. Details, Details, Details It is important that you include a detailed description including as much information as possible.
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Have you noticed how the face of business has turned online. In the past getting your name out as a business was easy, hire an ad agency, get a billboard, simple
At the recent PhotoPlus Expo in New York City, held between October27-29th, numerous exhibitors gathered to demonstrate their latest and greatest accomplishments in technology. From new developments in cameras, lenses, printers, clothing, gear, gizmos and gadgets, the Expo had it all. But if you consider yourself more of a novice or weekend “photog,” you might […]
You likely have read a lot about the world becoming more and more connected. We don’t only mean with people but within our own lives also. Having our devices more connected makes life easier. Device connectivity can prevent you from interrupting your work, for example, by transferring a document you are working on at home […]
In 1985’s Back to the Future, we travel through time with Marty McFly in a nuclear-powered DeLorean. Marty is able to do what man has wished to do since the beginning of time: control his destiny. In the first movie, Marty goes back to the past in order to save his parent’s marriage, and consequently […]
Are you a perfectionist? Many of us are! Perfectionism can help to keep us motivated, work harder, and achieve more, but does it always help your performance or can it hinder you too? If you find yourself focusing too much on getting the perfect outcome or debating and changing things repeatedly, you might be walking […]
As new technology pops up around us daily, it’s human nature to want to know which is the most innovative and revolutionary in the gadget world. Well, the T3 Gadget Awards quench that thirst. The awards, voted on by more than 960,000 online users, were given out last week. Since the tech community is primarily […]
Becoming “greener” is a hot topic these days, not only amongst the general public but also in high-tech companies. Many businesses are looking into green tech as a way to save energy , save the environment, or to simply save money. One of the first things you must know when looking into conserving energy is […]
Apple is known for its forward thinking, cutting-edge and revolutionary inventions. From the Apple IIe to the iPad, Apple has always been at the forefront of computing and communicating. However, it has set the bar so high that even Apple finds itself hard to beat. A good example is the recent release of the iPhone […]
Many industries have changed because of the cloud. Massive quantities of information can be stored and shared easily in the cloud. And with the popularity of tablets people can access it quickly. This has improved the way creative people do business, below are a few examples if this. PortfoliosThe size of someone’s portfolio used to […]
We all love computers. Don’t deny it, you’re on one right now. The main reason computers are so popular, obviously, is because of the value they offer. This value isn’t only present in what a computer offers, but also in what a computer costs. Even simplified netbooks costs a few hundred dollars. This makes these […]
Workplace education programs (WEP) can result in positive growth in company morale. Companies can utilize this in small ways with informative handouts, education breaks as a group, or by providing full or half day classes to employees. Either way, learning new things keeps people inspired and exercises their minds. Employees will feel as if you […]
The latest and most notable technological jump has, undoubtedly, been the recent leap in remote computing technology. Access to gadgets like tablets and smartphones is widely accessible and extremely popular with tech users. But what does this mean for the personal computer? With the recent shift towards portable personal computing, is there still a place […]
In the age of connectivity, the rules of social manners have either gotten more complex or have been thrown out all together. In social situations these days, you are often bombarded with phone calls, texts, emails, updates from Twitter, Facebook, or other numerous other social media feeds. It may seem like a wise practice to […]
Though Social Media has made much of professional networking an online act, the primary way that businesspeople connect on a personal level is through face to face networking. Knowing how to network effectively is important, no matter what level of business you operate at. Here are some key tips to help you find success in […]
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When large companies alter their service plan it usually comes as a surprise to the consumer. They may change pricing, put new limitations, or get rid of certain services altogether. While these transitions go smoothly for many companies others make changes so abruptly and drastically that it can cause quite a stir. The way in […]
Work time distractions are all around us, especially with the immense accessibility of the Internet. The World Wide Web has been a growing force over the past 30 years, giving easy access to all kinds of information and distractions. Though, weren’t workers distracted in the office before the Internet? The truth is, there are all […]
In the past few years, our options for accessing entertainment have grown considerably. This increased access has changed the way these industries function. Brick and mortar stores like Blockbuster, Borders, and even the iconic Virgin Megastore in Times Square are disappearing as people head online to get their entertainment. Many companies are going this route […]
We all know about good habits to form in the workplace, such as paying close attention to detail or keeping your workspace tidy. We don’t often hear about the bad habits though. Research has found that it takes 21 days of repetition to make or break any pre-existing habitual act. While breaking a bad habit […]
Technology is consistently changing our lives. It happens so rapidly and seamlessly that we hardly notice. It wasn’t long ago that stores used a manual machine to make a carbon imprint of your credit card whenever you made a purchases. Those machines are nearly obsolete thanks to WiFi technology and tablets. A person can now […]
Most of us create several emails every day, to our friends, clients, coworkers and employers. It’s important to note that how we write these emails communicates more than we might realize. Taking time to choose your words carefully is important in order to avoid any unpleasant miscommunication. What would your boss think if you ended […]
Usually when people file lawsuits it’s very serious business, but every so often lawsuits are filed that are rather ridiculous. Below are a few interesting and amusing tech industry lawsuits which have been filed in the last ten years. Pentium Hives? – In 2002, a Dutch woman filed a lawsuit against the government and Intel […]
Connected products are generally thought of as tablets, smartphones and laptops. These devices offer a quick and trustworthy connection to the Internet and other such connected devices. However, even more gadgets fit into the connected cannon, like HDTVs, gaming consoles and even most Blu-ray players. Access to the Internet is, relatively speaking, easy and […]
Join us at our next breakfast seminar on “The Cloud”, featuring a strategic look at the business value, risks and rewards of cloud technologies. All attendees will be entered into a drawing to win an IPad 2! CLICK HERE for more information and registration.
As access to information worldwide grows, governments and authorities fear how uncensored access will affect the people they govern. Due to this fear governing authorities develop different procedures to deal with this. Some choose to monitor or restrict access to certain sites; others choose to completely control all types of communication-technology in order to regulate […]
Google has recently received a small amount of press because of their restriction of users creating profiles under pseudonyms. Currently, Google doesn’t allow fake names, and this has some people upset. One of the appealing things about the Internet is that is seems to offer umbrella anonymity. Anyone can be whomever they choose, but is […]
We see new technologies enter into our lives everyday. It appears as though as soon as we buy a new computer, an even better, more powerful version is released. It is difficult to stay ahead of the technology curve. You might not realise that there are a few technologies that have with stood the test […]
We are all familiar with finding annoying spam messages in our e-mail inbox, labeled by subject lines promising cheap Rolex watches or urgent cries for help from friends mysteriously trapped in Europe. But what do you do when the tables are turned and it’s your friends who are getting spam messages from your personal e-mail […]
Most of us set goals in our personal lives. It keeps us motivated and each accomplishment gives us the drive to keep reaching further. We do this in our home life so why not do this in our work life too? Somewhere around 30% of our lives are spent at work. Some people are unfulfilled […]
An app is only as valuable as it’s function. There are certain things that can determine the value of the function, whether or not the app is useful, whether or not the app works accurately or even whether or not the app is fun. Take ‘Angry Birds,’ for instance. This app has value because of […]
Do you remember DOS, with its uncomplicated black screen with the patiently blinking cursor? Its full name is Disk Operating System and last week marked its 30th birthday. To celebrate, I thought we should consider the changes it has undergone in the past three decades. DOS could be past its prime but is it gone […]
Gadgets, for the most part, are designed to make our lives easier. We have smartphones to keep us entertained, tablets to keep us connected, and even digital blood monitors to help keep us healthy. But are there devices out there that are designed to help keep us cool? Moderating body heat is an essential part […]
People all over the globe watched as the space shuttle Atlantis took its last trip into space last week. This marked the conclusion of NASA’s space shuttle program but the thousands of technologies that were born from the program will remain with us far into the future. We use technologies from the space program […]
Business cards are an essential and longstanding cornerstone of effective networking. The format is as standard as the medium, a small stock-paper card with basic contact information and, if you’re feeling saucy, a witty catch phrase. However, more and more creative thinkers are handing out extremely memorable business cards that toss out old networking […]
The way businesses are organized has changed as technology has grown. We often see companies reorganizing their teams into virtual teams, often known as geographically dispersed teams (GDT). This enables people in different countries to collaborate on a single project. Like most things in life, there are advantages and disadvantages to this style of team […]
Are we in the midst of a 1990s-style tech bubble? Some analysts think so. Try this: Head over to Google News and enter a search for ‘tech bubble.’ You’ll get a large amount of results. Fresh results. But let’s pause for second. What, exactly, is a tech bubble? Here’s Investopedia’s definition: […]
QR codes have been appearing in more and more environments lately. Maybe you’ve seen them on the side of buses, on posters, in magazines, or even on business cards. These sophisticated bar codes were first implemented to track car parts, but have recently been valuable in generating brand awareness and loyalty. What is a QR […]
