BYOD (Bring Your Own Device)
Employees bringing their own devices to work is here to stay. According to a study performed by Gartner Inc.by 2015 enterprises will have to deliver 300% more wireless access points to keep up with...
View ArticleHere a cloud, there a cloud everywhere a cloud – cloud
My previous post about BYOD links me into the bigger picture. THE CLOUD! What is the Cloud? Well that’s simple! ‘In the cloud there are switches, routers and routing tables; BGP, leased lines,...
View ArticleApril Showers bring May flowers
This post is a bit off topic – a rant which just needs to be posted. It’s SPRING! Let us; everyone, dust off that website, acceptable usage, email, personal device – policy.
View ArticleWindows 8 Love it or Leave it?
To upgrade or not to upgrade, that is the question. Whether to stick with Windows XP, Windows 7 or upgrade to Windows 8, the most significant update to the Windows client OS since the release of...
View ArticleMobile Device Management
Smartphones and tablets have made their way into the enterprise and they are here to stay. Whether it’s BYOD or company-owned devices, System Administrators struggle with managing these devices and...
View ArticleWhy would you move to the cloud?
The most commonly cited reasons are based on core business needs and cost savings. But in reality every company should consider carefully any move to the cloud to ensure it is the correct move for them.
View ArticleWindows XP End of Life
Support for Windows XP, the successor to the business-oriented Windows 2000, will end April 8, 2014.
View ArticleGiving Back to the Community
Every summer a local development company - BizStream offers students a free course in real-world web and software development?
View ArticleWhat Happens to Your Company’s IT Team When You Go Cloud?
As your Company evaluates moving to the cloud – as most firms today will inevitably do – your list of priorities will likely include: · Migration plans and operational effects ·...
View ArticleHyper-V and VMware - A simple comparison... sort of
Both VMware and Microsoft have been in the server virtualization scene for a number of years — VMware for more than a decade now, while Microsoft entered into it relatively recently. It is imperative...
View ArticleOffloaded Data Transfer (ODX)
Offloaded Data Transfer (ODX) is a feature that was added to Windows Server 2012 and later versions to enhance the performance of compatible storage area networks (SANs).
View ArticleImproved Technologies in 2014
It’s been a big year for cloud computing and Windows Phone, plus lots of excitement surrounding the Windows 10 Technical Preview. But at the end of 2014, I’d like to share the top three technologies...
View ArticleHyper-V Containers
Microsoft announced late last week that they will be adding Windows Server containers and Hyper-V containers for application virtualization in the next version of Windows Server- informally referred to...
View ArticleIT Help and Advice
Understanding the needs and changes within the IT world; Technology doubles every 18 months (according to Moore's Law.) In 2011 - Under Koomey's law, it's efficiency, not power that doubles every...
View ArticleIT chargeback system
IT chargeback is an accounting strategy that applies the costs of IT services, hardware or software to the business unit in which they are used. This system contrasts with traditional IT accounting...
View ArticleFrom Linear to Circular Information Technology Management: Creating a...
Growing up in the in the linear and analogue society of the late 1970’s and early 1980’s I had three VHF T.V. Channels and 2 UHF channels. Beyond that – there was nothing to see. We had analogue...
View ArticleEstablishing your Technology Vision
Creating or defining your company’s technology vision doesn’t have to be complex, expensive or an expansive endeavor. Whether the company is new and struggling with the role technology will play now...
View ArticleA new direction
Grand Rapids Technology Source has always provided world class consulting services. As we continue to service our customers, vendors and clients alike. As Always we are looking to the future.
View ArticleEverything You Need to Know About Subfolders, Subdomains, Microsites and SEO
It’s not always clear what the best route is for structuring a website for SEO. Grand Rapids Techenology Source can guide you to companies that excell in Web Design and SEO. For example, you might...
View ArticleCloud Transformation
Using multiple cloud vendors has become the reality for many enterprises. Once a company begins to migrate to the cloud, infrastructure lives not only on-premises and in the domain of one cloud...
View ArticleAI across industries and small/medium manufacturers
Smart machines are reinventing how work is done across industries. But may not be suitable for small to medium manufacturing companies
View ArticleA quick guide to AI for small/medium manufacturers
Straightforward and simple statistical methods will often work well when building on small to medium enterprises
View ArticleOpinion / advice on computer security
My thoughts and experiences on hacking, phreaking, to the Dark Web, JBiFrost RAT; IoT vulnerabilities, hacking in general
View ArticleIntelligent Business
Every business will soon be an intelligent business in the same way every enterprise is a digital enterprise. If not, they will simply cease to exist. Artificial intelligence is a revolutionary cluster...
View ArticleFood for thought
Grand Rapids Technology Source provides not only services; but advice and technology insight - usually free of charge. I ran across a Blog post recently, that I agree with and wish to share with my...
View ArticleHeard the buzz about AI and Machine Learning? Here's the skinny.
Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are already tools that can give your business decision-making processes a massive upgrade. Here’s the skinny. AI has been with us for over 50...
View ArticleInsight into Artificial Intelligence
I want to share this with all those who are asking about A.I. technologies, how to use them, how to assess them, in summary – HELP!
View ArticleA.I. Bot Building Guide Do and Do Not’s
This post will walk you through planning, developing, and the common mistakes made in each phase of bot building — conception, training, building or connection. Building a bot is a rewarding...
View ArticleAI and Ethics in the New Year
@page { margin: 0.79in } p { margin-bottom: 0.1in; line-height: 120% } a:link { so-language: zxx } 2020 needs to be the year the AI community stops treating AI like magic, and take responsibility for...
View ArticleRemote Work: Tips and Tricks
There are lots of advantages to working away from the office. Avoiding the daily commute, the cost of gas, lunch out / on the go, and the inflexibility of keep traditional 9–5 hours.
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