How Cloud Computing Can Help Your Small Business

Cloud computing has been capturing the imagination of tech geeks for some time now, immersing themselves in the potential it has to revolutionise people’s lives and businesses.

A lot of small businesses have not greeted the technology with the same enthusiasm however and remain reluctant to succumb to its charms. This is in spite of the fact that industry commentators have for some time been encouraging business to switch to it.

They see it’s many advantages in terms of cost, efficiency and selling opportunities. This is particularly true for the small business as it levels the playing field and allows them to compete more competitively with larger multi-nationals.

A lot of the small businesses who have embraced cloud technology are still using a hybrid set-up and are not yet running private clouds, perhaps put-off by the initial outlay or concerns over the protection of data. However, if you listen to what the experts say about data in the Cloud it is clear that it’s secure and can be easily accessed.

So what benefits do cloud computing systems offer the small business? What tangible benefits can they expect?

Apps for small businesses

There are now cloud-based apps available for almost every conceivable business process; from file storage and sharing apps such as MozyPro and Box to collaboration apps such as Webex and videoconferencing services such as Skype.

There are also a number of business specific apps for things like accounting and payroll as well as apps for collating customer data and sales strategies. Cloud technology allows smaller businesses to enjoy the same level of performance as larger global businesses.

Remote working

While the Internet has opened up the possibilities of working from anywhere that has a Wi-Fi connection, the Cloud takes this capability to a new level. It allows employees to access private company documents and work files that are not available for streaming online.

Remote working helps make the most of an employee’s time, boosting productivity in the process.

Security

If a laptop is lost or stolen it can have some serious monetary implications. However if that data is stored in the Cloud it won’t be lost and can still be accessed regardless of what happens to the machine. This also applies if your computer crashes; no longer will you have to rely on complex disaster recovery plans. Cloud computing providers such as Dell’s cloud computing take care of most issues and ensure that businesses are able to capitalise on all of the benefits which this new form of working offers.

New Intel HD Graphics, Iris, Iris Pro Drivers Benchmarked

Intel’s have come with exciting integrated graphics even before which were much deserved one. But with its recent release for the Intel HD, Iris, Iris Pro, it made the all time biggest jump in the history of integrated graphics chips so far. Now-a-days lots of people spend much of their time playing games on laptop and PCs paved the way for Intel to come out with such an amazing integrated graphic plan. This effort will definitely give a turbo boost to climb the top of the peak.

What’s new with this one?

Well, there are many integrated graphic chips that make the performance of a game more exciting and an attractive one. Then in what ways is this new version a unique one that can attract the eyes of every user? This might be the queries that everyone might get resolved too. So let’s go through its unique features that make it an Iris benchmark rather than others.

When compared to Intel’s current HD 3000 and HD 4000 that comes with Ivy bridged cores, Iris graphics claims to provide 2 times improved 3D performance. So ultra books are going to be the best snuffs for gaming grabbing up all the games that use to crawl, which are not work at all in your PCs.

Iris Graphics will come into 2 variants, Iris Graphics 5100 that will be wrapped on an Iris 4th Gen Core i7-4000U series and Iris Pro Graphics 5200 on H and R series chips. These will be integrated in all variants of laptops and all in one desktop also. Besides, providing 2 x improvements on 3D performance, it will even boost up the processing power three times in all in ones with R series chips.
Open CL, DX11.1, Open Gl4.1, three screen collage display and 4k Ultra HD display resolution are some of the things that comes in support with it.

This Iris Graphics can be tested to see whether the claims made by the company about the improvement with which it comes is trustable or not by downloading new drivers and installing them on laptops that run on a 4th Gen Core i7-4500U processor.

So this might be a boost in the field of graphic performance. The boost might not result to a big one but a considerable one.

Conclusion: 

Intel has always been trying to get a graphic gain in their each release which can be observed from the years ago releases like first Intel’s core 2 Duos was wrapped with Sandy bridge and then it moved to Ivy Bridge that brought a great boost to graphics and now it has made an extreme jump creating a huge generational gain ever by the release of Iris integrated graphics.

Free Voice Call Is Now Possible Over Google Hangout App

The old Google Hangout App recently got a twist of technology as the recent version of Hangout app will allow their users to make voice calls for free, or at a very meager cost. This recent renovation of the long neglected service bridge the communication gap even more, thereby raising the standard of the application as the Universal Communication App. This recent integration of free voice call app will prove to be a tough competitor against various apps, which allow free voice calls like Facebook Messenger, Line, WeChat, and the most loved app Skype.

The Release Date of the recent Version of the App:

Reuters from San Francisco (USA) reports that the Google launched their recent update of the Hangout App on Wednesday, thus ensuring free services to the cosmopolitans of North America to make free calls, and for pennies at the exchange rate of dollar for international calls.

The recent Hangout App will roll out internationally within a short span of time. This will allow people from all over the world to communicate with each other verbally instead of exchanging messages, and making video chats. Google’s Chee Chew posted in Google+ stating that the recent integration of the free voice calls will not affect the previously existing Google voice numbers. Therefore, it provides flexibility to the users to download the recent update without any hesitation.

The New and Old Features of the Google Hangout App:

Previously there existed Google Voice, which allowed Voice over IP, which enabled the users to sign for a Google Voice phone number at no cost, and enabled users for call forwarding to their landlines or to the other phones. In addition, it permitted the users to restrict the phone ringing at certain times of the day or allowing to migrate the call directly to voicemail. Now Google Voice amalgamated with Hangout App thus letting the users to talk with their loved ones. Also, it enabled the voicemails to be read instead of just listening to them. The recent Hangout rates through Voice over IP include 28cents/minute for Mexico and 3cents/min for India and 20cents/min for France.

Any user owning a smartphone can use this latest edition of Google Hangout App to make foreign calls at a relatively affordable price in exchange of pennies. However, users from US and Canada are allowed to make voice calls for free of cost. The voice and video facilities were two separate apps for iOS, Android and web users. The recent collaboration and merging will bridge the communication gap, especially for the people who have relatives or lovers living in foreign lands.

Google Hangout’s product manager Amit Fulay states that Android and iOS users need to download the Hangout Dialer App in their smartphone as well as the Hangout App version 2.3 facilitating them make calls all around the globe.

Google Hangout App’s update has been a killer approach to rejuvenate the old forgotten app. Google has utilized Google+ and Hangout to reach out to their customers, thereby escalating their existence to a greater height. The ultimate aim of this integration will allow the users, especially business tycoons and employee to communicate via audio and videos. This integration will go a long way, empowering the Google to take gargantuan advances over technology in recent future.

HTC Focuses On Hardware Details Surface Apart From Usual Packs

While on one hand invitations have been sent out in New York regarding the unveiling of the new HTC smartphones, on the other hand leakers are busy to fish out details about the upcoming mobile HTC handset and its features which is currently given the codename “Eye”. According to the latest leak available courtesy of @upleaks gives us an insight about what can be expected from the new HTC smart phone.

So far not much information has been given out or even leaked even though the handset is from HTC. But based on the leaked information, the HTC handset is expected to sport a 5.2 inch display along with 423ppi of pixel density and a 1080p resolution. The inside of this HTC handset is expected to have a Snapdragon 801 chipset which is on the similar lines as that of HTC One M8. HTC eye has been developed keeping the selfie lovers in mind. This phone is expected to have 1920 x 1080 Full HD display.

According to the latest reports HTC is planning to unveil two smartphones. The HTC One M8 Eye will come with a 13-megapixel Duo Camera and on the other hand HTC Eye will have a 5.2-inch 1080p display and expected to have an 8-megapixel shooter.

What seems to the main highlight of this HTC smartphones is that it comes with a 13 MP Duo Camera. This will be a welcoming move for the people who have been expecting HTC to get rid of their pointless Ultra Pixel tech. But at the moment no one can confirm whether HTC will be getting rid or probably upgrading their 13 MP Ultra Pixel sensor or even might to the extent of getting a standard camera like the one on Butterfly 2.

People need to ensure that they are not getting confused with the two models of the phones to be HTC One M8 Eye. Both these smart phones are different. The battery life of this new model is expected to be much better than the other android counterparts. M8 offers 22 hours of talk time and 528 hours standby on 3G in windows whereas in Android it will offer 20 hours of 3G talk time and 496 standby hours. Both the smart phones are expected to have different cellular radios. There are sure to get attracted towards the windows model.

At the end, the truth will finally come out on 8th of October in New York; this is the time when HTC’s new handset will be launched. Even though there is still lot of time for the launch, information leak is expected out in the market. The invitation tag line of double exposure has already raised expectations as well as curiosity among people.

Apple Facing Some Time Challenge with Delays Bubbling From Its Screen Production

Apple launched their iPhone 6 model on the 9th of September, and subsequently the specifications were so attractive that it soon received a pre-booking. iPhone was a long waited move for the iPhone patrons and they simply cannot wit to experience the amazing sensation of using an iPhone. The company went into a manufacturing re modelling with the new iPhone 6 and the problem seemed to be with the panel.

The panel they have previously chosen to use in this iPhone model was found not enough for laminating the screen. They had to keep in mind that the slim factor considering the 4.7 inch screen should not be compromised. The screen they were using did not satisfy all the conditions. The single layer backlight film they planned to place in the iPhone was what caused the delay. They have to make it the thinnest possible backlight film.

Apple never falls back from their promised date

The company left no stone unturned to match up their schedule and cope up the demands of the customers. They have gone into some manufacturing and designing agreement with other companies. These suppliers are trying their level best to supply Apple with their desired product on display. Suppliers they have hired for this on demand scenario are LG Display, Sharp and a part of the assignment is undertaken by Japan Display. They have involved a majority of their technicians and engineers to gear up for this project. They are actually doing the fillings for Apple’s delay.

You have got nothing to worry. 

So, if you have ordered your iPhone 6 and presently worrying about your delivery date, dump your worries and relax, as the company that assures quality can never play with its promised time. Everyone knows the craze an iPhone addicts have from the queue that forms in front of the Apple store on the day of the launch. Just make sure that you lead the queue on the day of the launch, to be the first one in your City to have the all-new iPhone 6 with a 4.7-inch screen.

Worth being crazy for

The phone offers a lot to attractive features and thus the entire craze is justified. You should definitely try your best to stay ahead of the line because you will be among the first to have the powerful features in your hand and no doubt, the feeling is awesome. Awesome camera to take the best snaps along with a sapphire crystal screen that is hard enough to absorb shock.

If you want to make your payments directly through your phone without logging into their respective sites, you have the awesome NFC service that initiates quick payments. Its processor is one of the fastest ever used for a mobile. It has got an A8 processor that is faster than the previous one. Apple has their plans to launch the larger iPhone 6, the 5.5-inch screen soon after the 4.7 inch hits the market.