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The Data Security Gap Many Companies Overlook

Companies face many risks when it comes to data breaches. Some occur digitally; some occur when a piece of hardware is stolen from the site. But the one we tend to hear about least often is the risk of disposing of IT assets.

Will Bitcoin Win the Race to Become an International Currency?

In an age where banks are not looking as trustworthy, many are wondering if Bitcoin can take their place.

The 3 Most Important Things POS Software Can Do

Many businesses use point-of-sale software to ring up sales, but what some fail to realize is that these systems have functionality that far exceeds that simple act. Find out what businesses should be using POS software for.

3 BYOD Costs Companies Often Overlook

Bring your own device is often promoted as a cost-saving measure. It can be, but only when companies are aware of all the potential costs.

The Craziest Tech Interview Questions - and What They Might Mean

Tech companies have become known for their off-the-wall interview questions. We look at some of the oddest questions and why companies are asking them.

An Introduction to Transaction Processing

Many different types of businesses invest in a transaction process system as part of IT merchant services or other parts of the software architecture. Learn more about them here.

9 Cool Ways Companies Are Using the iPad

In 2012, Apple CEO Tim Cook famously said that nearly every company in the Fortune 500 was testing iPads. Now, evidence is mounting that many companies - big and small - have jumped on the tablet bandwagon and put the iPad to work.

INFOGRAPHIC: Why Tech Startups Succeed - and Fail

Why do some startups succeed when so many others fail? This infographic provides case studies of startups, and compares those that swam to success against the ones that sank into oblivion.

Raiding the 'Headquarters' of Click Fraud Operations

Click fraud may be a virtual crime, but its effects are becoming increasingly real for consumers and businesses.

Project Management, Cloud Computing Style

Cloud project management software enables collaboration and reduces costs, but it isn't without a few pitfalls.

4 Ways Small Business Owners Can Impact Their IT Budgets

Here are four ways small business owners can impact their IT budgets to remain viable in the coming year - and beyond.

6 Key Trends In Online Business

The challenge for online businesses is to avoid being left behind as new trends emerge.

INFOGRAPHIC: What Do IT People Really Do All Day?

If you work in IT, what you actually do may be a complete mystery to everyone outside the IT department. This infographic describes the most common IT jobs, so you won't have to.

What It Takes to Build a Career in SAP as a Technical Consultant

In recent years, demand for SAP consultants has been growing. Do you have what it takes?

Mobile Payment Systems: We Put Them to the Test

If you're in business and are looking for a mobile payment processing system, there are now countless options to choose from. We test 8 and provide full results.

INFOGRAPHIC: How Technology's Boosting Startup Success

Creating a startup may be cheaper now than ever before - thanks in no small part to new technologies, like cloud computing. Should entrepreneurs seize the day?

INFOGRAPHIC: Why It Sucks to Be the IT Guy

Check out some of the common stereotypes and misconceptions that tend to plague IT employees.

INFOGRAPHIC: The Grinch Who Stole Data

Unlike the Grinch in the Dr. Seuss tale, this one steals corporate data, and when things like credit card and sensitive corporate information disappear, it can mean a very grim season for the companies and individuals involved.

INFOGRAPHIC: Does Moving to the Cloud Really Leave You On Cloud 9?

If you haven't jumped on the cloud bandwagon already, it's probably because you're still looking for a way to compare deploying in the cloud versus on-premise. This infographic takes you through the seven steps of making this evaluation.

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