Technology decisions are business decisions. That’s the premise behind TechSpective’s Enterprise Technology section, which covers the intersection of enterprise and organizational technology with the strategic, operational, and financial realities that determine whether technology investments actually pay off. Topics include enterprise AI strategy, procurement automation, hybrid work and IT infrastructure, agentic AI governance, cybersecurity as a business risk, and the organizational dynamics that separate successful technology adoption from expensive disappointment.
Is it time for you to dump Windows XP, or maybe to abandon Windows altogether? Windows 8 has improved significantly with the 8.1 upgrade. Nevertheless, for many users, Windows 8’s modern-style interface—incorporating major changes like Live Tiles and the removal of the […]
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When the topic of cloud storage comes up, Box is usually mentioned as one of the chief players along with rival services like Dropbox, SkyDrive, Google Drive, SugarSync, and others. However, storing data in the cloud is one of the
Box strategy holds lessons for other businesses Read More »
SaaS (software-as-a-service) and cloud services are still a relatively nascent industry. There is a strong temptation as companies evolve to try and do it all, but trying to be all things to all customers typically leads to doing none of
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You really, really need to dump Windows XP. No, really. Windows XP was great, and many users still love the operating system, but…it’s more than a decade old. At the rate technology evolves, that makes Windows XP a near-relic. Although
Windows XP holdouts: 3 reasons you must upgrade now. Yes, now. Read More »
OneNote is one of the best applications Microsoft has developed in recent years. With yesterday’s update of the OneNote Windows Store app, it just got better, with the ability to capture notes using the Share charm and scan physical documents with your device’s
OneNote for Windows 8 gets more awesome–with Share charm integration and camera scanning Read More »
It’s inevitable that upgrading to a new version of an operating system or application comes with a bit of a learning curve. With Windows 8.1, though—and its predecessor Windows 8—the curve is steep, and just finding simple tools and features
How to find everything in Windows 8.1 Read More »
The very concept of the cloud is daunting for many businesses. The tech buzzword is seemingly ubiquitous, but understanding the options available, and separating hype from reality are Herculean tasks that most IT admins simply don’t have time for. The
Cloud brokers play middleman to help you navigate cloud services Read More »
A cluttered hard drive can be disorderly and slow, but it can also be a security hazard. This is especially true of any software on your PC that you rarely, if ever, use. Perhaps you installed a free demo, or
Declutter your PC for better security and more storage Read More »
The need to back up your data is indisputable, but how you do it is a matter of choice.Cloud backup services are the most hassle-free option, but they can be costly, and they require a stable, high-speed broadband connection that isn’t
Done with the cloud? Alternatives for online backups. Read More »
Microsoft has declared Thursday, Nov. 7, to be “Get It Done Day,” and in that spirit it’s rolling out significant changes for Office Web Apps, the free Web-based complements of the core Microsoft Office applications. Traditionally, Microsoft has viewed Office
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