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The Modern Microsoft Partner and What it Means for IT Professionals

I just got back from the Microsoft Australian Partner Conference 2016 (also known as Microsoft APC) which this year had the theme of “Define your future”. A title which really resided with me and the future of my company Avantgarde Technologies with the overwhelming Microsoft push for “cloud first” solutions. Microsoft APC is a non-technical conference targeted at Microsoft Partner business managers to make smart decisions regarding the strategic direction of their business. As expected, Microsoft at every opportunity installed upon us their cloud offerings Azure and Office 365 giving the Microsoft Partner community stories about accelerated business growth and…

Business, Tech

A Quickstart Guide to Using WordPress

Getting Started To get started with WordPress, head on to WordPress.com. Create a username and password and pick a web address. The address is always in the format youraddress.wordpress.com. Make sure the “youraddress” portion is relevant to the main theme of your site/blog. Select the kind of plan you want. You can always start with a free basic plan and upgrade to something with more juice later. Next thing you need is a profile and profile picture also known as Gravatar. Create a personal profile by clicking the round icon at the top right corner of your WordPress account. Upload…

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Cover Your Assets! Why Cybersecurity Insurance Has Got Your Backside

Are your financial assets really safe? The fact is that security threats are increasing all over the globe and occurring on a daily basis. Cyber criminals are no longer only targeting large corporations, but also individuals and small businesses. A recent PWC report ‘The Global State of Information Security Survey: 2015’ indicated that cyber security incidents grew at a faster pace than mobile phones in 2015. Figures released in a Dell study titled ‘Protecting the Organization Against the Unknown – A New Generation of Threats’ further emphasize the importance of enhanced cyber security. According to the study, nearly three quarters…

Tech, Travel

Great American Road Trip Tech: Apps You Need to Download Before You Hit the Road

In the U.S., one of the most popular ways of traveling is by road, with nearly all Americans taking some kind of trip by road during the summer months. And as the numbers continue to rise, so too do the number of apps that are available, helping you to plan and prepare your trip with ease. From bad weather that might disrupt your journey to getting money back on hotels you don’t need, these are some of the best free road trip apps available: Roomer You might like to plan your road trip before you set off but sometimes things…

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Turn to the Internet to Organize Your Life

Do you at times feel like your life is spinning a tad out of control? If so, there are in fact ways to get things under control, though they do take some time and effort on your part. One of the best things you can do in life is getting yourself organized. Speaking of that organization, it also involves life at home. Whether you have too many possessions, no time to organize them the way you want, perhaps even not enough room for them, your home life is a mess. In order to turn that scenario around, taking time to…

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