Technologies to Watch
It has been some time since my last post, and I apologize for the extended absence. The technology world, of course, has kept moving along.
There have been some interesting developments in hosted technology. The Microsoft offerings in this area are of particular interest. Their Online Services product allows smaller organizations to be able to utilize Exchange, SharePoint and Live Meeting without setting up a server onsite. Another technology from Microsoft, Live Mesh, makes keeping the same document on different devices up-to-date seamless. If the document changes on one device, Live Mesh automatically updates the file on other devices via the internet. The files are also available from a website.
On the hardware side, “netbooks” or ultraportable notebooks are a technology to watch. These small machines run Windows XP or UNIX so provide all the features of a larger notebook, but are extremely portable and inexpensive. Great “netbooks” are priced at under $400 with Windows XP. Some are better than others, though, so be careful if you decide to purchase one. If you have questions, I have done extensive research on these devices and tested a couple of the best myself.
When I last posted, I was writing about telephone service and new options available in that area of technology. If you are looking to save money, switching to VoIP service is something you should consider. I have created a complete guide on my website, SimplicityForce.com.
I will try to continue to post to this blog on a somewhat regular basis. If you have any questions in the meantime, feel free to contact me for Live Advice.