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High technology for computers in school
These are the gadgets what a school should have.
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eMazzanti Article: To Buy or Not to Buy Technology
eMazzanti Article: To Buy or Not to Buy Technology
Hoboken, New Jersey and New York City, NY (PRWEB) December 31, 2013
How do businesses know when the best time is to buy new technology? A recent article from eMazzanti Technologies, an IT support expert in the New York City area, provides some guidelines. The article is entitled: To Buy or Not to Buy.
“If every business bought the latest computer technology as soon as it was available, it would probably waste a lot of time and money,” said Jennifer Mazzanti, president, eMazzanti Technologies. “That said, wisely choosing the right technology, at the right time, can be a real boost to productivity.”
Consumer vs. Business Purchasing
Often there’s no clear-cut answer as to which technology is best. For consumers, adopting a new technology is usually a low-risk behavior. If they buy something they don’t like, they’ll simply replace it with something different during their next purchase. It’s a lot trickier for businesses, though. Rarely does it buy just one product at a time, so purchases need to benefit the employees and the company as a whole.
Does it make sense to be an early adopter? Here are several questions to ask:
1. Does the technology provider have a good reputation? Buying “reputation” is an excellent strategy, especially if deadlines are tight and a decision must be made in a hurry.
2. Is there a guarantee of reliable product support? Again, name brand hardware and software will stand behind the purchase with local store and headquarters support. If the warrantee is weak, the company is likely to be as well.
3. Is this a good time to make a change? If you can wait, holidays and mid-year are often the best times of the year to find a bargain. If a company can do without replacing a computer by using an older machine for a few weeks, or a computer from home, the wait can be worth it in terms of getting the most for your money. In some cases, like with software, it’s sometimes a good idea to wait before diving in headfirst. New releases mean new bugs to iron out, so waiting for the next update or patch can benefit you in the long run. But when it comes to technology like notebooks and tablets, there are often benefits to being an early adopter.
4. Will the new technology be easy to use or will extensive training be required? The longer it takes your employees to learn how to use a new computer or software, the less productive they’ll be. Sometimes, taking time to train a whole department or company makes sense. However, most often hardware and software needs to be intuitive and familiar in order for a purchase to make sense.
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About eMazzanti Technologies
eMazzanti Technologies’ team of trained, certified experts provide 24×7 outsourced IT support to help ensure business productivity, address challenges of growth, cloud computing, mobility, critical business continuity and disaster recovery demands. The consultancy has special expertise in manufacturing, distribution, retail and PCI compliance, financial, architectural, engineering, construction, government, educational, legal services, accounting, marketing communications, and healthcare market segments, while maintaining high customer satisfaction levels. Flexible support plans range from fixed-fee, around-the-clock network management where eMazzanti functions as an extension of a businesses’ IT staff, to a custom-solution provided on an as-needed basis. eMazzanti serves the Hoboken, NJ and NYC area markets as well as regional, national and international business support requirements. The IT firm is Microsoft’s 2012 Partner of the Year and on-going Gold Partner, Microsoft Northeast Region Partner of the Year, a four-time recipient of WatchGuard’s Partner of the Year and has achieved the Inc. 5000 list for the fourth year in a row. Download the free article: How to Select an IT Provider here. More than 400 companies trust their IT support needs to eMazzanti Technologies. For more information contact: Carl Mazzanti 201-360-4400 or emazzanti.net. Twitter: @emazzanti , Facebook: Facebook.com/emazzantitechnologies.
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Future Technology and Computing Examined by New Company, Contechnology AG
Future Technology and Computing Examined by New Company, Contechnology AG
Zurich, Switzerland (PRWEB) July 23, 2009
Contechnology AG, a company focused on the development of products and applications in the arenas of computing and other future technology, announces its recent launch. The company is currently polling visitors to its site regarding the state of the computing industry in the United States and the major companies within the industry.
“The U.S. content industry is losing billions of dollars while the major players in the country’s computing industry are involved in a type of civil war. That should make U.S. taxpayers scared,” says Michael Jones of Contechnology AG. “We believe the war between Microsoft and Google is going to destroy the industry, and that a third party will be the victor. The question is — is the U.S. computing industry clever enough to catch the last seconds before this new power emerges? At Contechnology.com, visitors can use the power of opinion to stop this war before it’s too late.”
Contechnology AG believes the war between two equally strong giants cannot be won by conventional means; only a secret weapon can define the winner. However, if the giants fighting the war do not see what is really going on, than the secret weapon can be taken over by a third party.
In 2005, patents to protect the total elimination of today’s computing were filed. Now, Contechnology AG is moving to land the jackpot that is this brand new technology. Contechnology AG is pushing through, step by step, the new art of communication, dataflow and computing, technology that is — by itself — beating the MIT dream of cheap computers. The new technology eliminates enduser licenses while giving content and software owners a secured revenue stream.
For more information about Contechnology AG, to learn more about the company’s position and development of future technology and computing applications, or to make your voice and opinion on the computer wars heard, visit http://www.contechnology.com.
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Microsoft Grants $7.5 Million in Software and Technology to Youth Villages; Grant Boosts Technology for At-Risk Children
Microsoft Grants $ 7.5 Million in Software and Technology to Youth Villages; Grant Boosts Technology for At-Risk Children
Memphis, Tenn. (PRWEB) April 24, 2013
Microsoft has awarded a grant of $ 7.5 million in software and technology to Youth Villages, one of the nation’s largest providers of help to children with emotional and behavioral problems and their families.
The grant is part of Microsoft’s YouthSpark initiative, which is designed to create opportunities for 300 million youth around the world. It will provide software and support on Youth Villages’ residential campuses, supply technology for young adults being helped through its transitional living program and improve the organization’s internal and external communications systems.
“Microsoft is one of our most important partners,” said Patrick Lawler, Youth Villages CEO. “Since 1997, their generosity has allowed us to provide the best computer technology to our kids. This grant means Microsoft’s total support of Youth Villages’ children comes to nearly $ 13 million, which has helped our youth learn computer skills and allowed us to support our staff with modern clinical records and office technology.”
Microsoft YouthSpark is a global initiative committed to create opportunities for 300 million youth in more than 100 countries over the next three years. This companywide initiative includes company programs that empower youth to imagine and realize their full potential by connecting them with greater opportunities for education, employment and entrepreneurship.
The grant allows children receiving help at schools on Youth Villages’ residential campuses to use the latest Microsoft software and curriculum to improve their computer literacy and learn the fundamentals of word processing, spreadsheets, the Internet and presentations. Youth Villages’ residential campuses are located in Memphis and Linden, Tenn., Atlanta, Boston and Portland, Ore.
Young adults in the Youth Villages transitional living program in Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Massachusetts, Mississippi and North Carolina use computers powered by Microsoft to study for their GED certificates, apply for colleges, prepare resumes and search for and apply for their first jobs.
“Microsoft’s continued support allows us to do our best work for children and families,” said Anne Coggin, director of education at Youth Villages. “For our kids, the computer lab is a wonder, offering diverse learning opportunities and a ticket to becoming technologically literate, something that will be crucial for their success as adults.”
The grant also provides the technology to enhance internal and external communications systems for more than 2,700 Youth Villages staff members who perform critical functions each day, such as accessing medical records, documenting treatment plans and reporting to parents and referral partners. Youth Villages’ counselors, teachers and staff will help more than 20,000 children and families this year from 67 offices throughout the country.
“Through YouthSpark, we’ve made a commitment to provide opportunities for youth to succeed in today’s competitive marketplace,” said Marietta Davis, general manager of Microsoft’s Greater Southeast District. “The Youth Villages grant will give at-risk youth the technology and training critical to success in the technology economy. I’ve been so impressed with the organization that I joined its national board of directors last year.”
About Youth Villages
Youth Villages is a private nonprofit organization dedicated to helping emotionally and behaviorally troubled children and their families live successfully. Founded in 1986, Youth Villages helps more than 20,000 children and families each year from more than 20 states and Washington, D.C., through its Evidentiary Family Restoration ™ approach. Involving intensive work with the child and family, as well as a focus on measuring outcomes, keeping children in the community whenever safely possible and providing accountability to families and funders, EFR produces lasting success for children.
Youth Villages uses its EFR approach in a wide array of programs, including intensive in-home services, residential treatment, foster care and adoption, transitional living services, mentoring and crisis services. EFR consistently produces success rates twice that of traditional services at one-third the cost of traditional care. Named one of the Top 50 Nonprofits to Work For by Nonprofit Times and Best Companies Group in 2010 and 2011, Youth Villages has been recognized by Harvard Business School and U.S. News & World Report, and was identified by The White House as one of the nation’s most promising results-oriented nonprofit organizations. For more information about Youth Villages, visit http://www.youthvillages.org.
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About Microsoft YouthSpark
Microsoft YouthSpark is a global initiative that aims to create opportunities for 300 million youth in more than 100 countries during the next three years. This companywide initiative includes Citizenship and other company programs — both new and enhanced — that empower youth to imagine and realize their full potential by connecting them with greater opportunities for education, employment and entrepreneurship. Find out more at http://www.microsoft.com/youthspark.
About Microsoft
Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq “MSFT”) is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.
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Career Day 2012 – Computers / Information Technology
This is a video compilation I created for a career day at a local Catholic high school. I intended for it to be a blend of motivational and practical content…
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The video describes on working safe on public computers. We use public computer for checking emails, browsing etc. But we need to take certain precautions wh…
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Autism And The Impact Of Computers And Technology
In this video I share my story of where my fascination with technology and computers stems from. I discuss how technology has evolved over the years. I talk about the “techno fright” I once had and how somebody very special came into my life to help me overcome that. Later I go on to talk about a major computer crash that I had and how that was solved. In my honest opinion I think people with autism are actually affected more profoundly by these computer crashes than quote “normal” people. I couldn’t have solved my computer dilemma without the help of an online technician named “RL” In the end I mentioned three technology dreams that I have! Enjoy this video! Dianne PS. I didn’t mention every single detail of my computer crash but I mentioned enough to give you the “gist” of it.
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This atypical topic for the Brookdale Computer Users Group (BCUG) was a serious discussion on the computer connection with human spirituality. Oft referenced were the generational differences as they apply to computers and technology and how we each interact with machines: from the printing press, to radio, and to social media. (Length: 50 minutes; Size: 11 MB; Audio: Excellent for the most part)
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Cutting the Middle Man Out – Affordable Technology for the “Green” Consumer
Cutting the Middle Man Out – Affordable Technology for the “Green” Consumer
Long Island, NY (PRWEB) May 08, 2011
As consumers we have come to terms with the fact that in order to purchase almost any product whether a shaving razor or an SUV somewhere along the line there is a distributor, agent, or sales representative standing between you and the source of that commodity. Wouldn’t it be ideal that if instead of haggling for hours with a car salesman over inflated prices one could just walk up to the factory and pay the just price?
For the past decade National Computer Liquidators has been supplying the largest technology resellers in America with refurbished computers that ultimately end up in the homes and businesses of those who are seeking more affordable computer hardware solutions. Now the company is making an aggressive push to deliver these same quality products directly to the consumer through its new venture Innovative Computer Products.
When asked about the challenges of transitioning a business focused on wholesale distribution to that of retail outlet centered around one on one customer service Vice President of Sales Richy George responded “In reality the infrastructure is in place already. Our plan is to shift the focus of our quality representatives, and build on the positive reputation we have developed with our enterprise clients and wholesale partners”. He added “The greatest challenge right now is getting the word out that this opportunity to purchase cheap computers,laptops and other computer equipment exists. Our staff is well prepared and knowledgeable enough to comfortably handle the customer service and logistics associated with the transition”.
It is not to say that National Computer Liquidators will cease delivering massive quantities of refurbished apple computers, refurbished laptops, and other used other computer equipment through wholesale channels rather Mr. George continues “We will still distribute through our partner channels, but our focus today is to offer the business and consumer community an affordable means to connecting to the internet and meeting all other possible computing needs. “
Innovative Computer Products is able to offer such competitive pricing by acquiring their entire inventory of used computers directly from primary sources. The retired and off-lease equipment is acquired from businesses liquidating computer equipment in bulk quantities. The equipment is thoroughly cleaned, repaired, refurbished, tested by experienced and skilled technicians, guaranteed to perform like new, and given an industry leading warranty by Innovative Computer Products.
When discussing the overall business model Mr. George commented “It is truly an environmentally responsible business, we are working hard every day to ensure technology is reused and the public understands the value in avoiding careless disregard of perfectly sustainable technology”.
The consumer clearly benefits when offered the opportunity to connect directly with the source of any product, and today’s socially responsible buyer is sure to be won over by the idea of saving “green” while being “green”.
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Google Internet Summit 2009: Wireless and Sensor Technology
Google Internet Summit 2009: The State of the Internet May 5, 2009 Wireless and Sensor Technologies Session. Panelists for this session are Craig Partridge, Larry Alder, Sumit Agarwal, Kevin Fall, and Deborah Estrin. On May 5 and 6, 2009, in Mountain View, we brought together Googlers and leaders from academia and the corporate world for a 2-day summit to discuss the state of the global Internet. The goal of the summit was to collect a wide range of knowledge to inform Google’s future plans–from product development and market reach to users’ expectations and our ability to keep the Internet open yet secure. More than 30 speakers and moderators led discussions around 8 topics: Networks; Wireless and Sensor Technologies; Security; Standards; Applications; Democracy, Law, Policy and Regulation; Search and Cloud Computing; and The Future. Eric Schmidt, who offered some remarks, expressed optimism that the challenges we face with governments’ walling off access to the Internet can be overcome technologically by building networks that are transparent, scalable, and open.
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Google Internet Summit 2009: The State of the Internet May 5, 2009 Google Internet Summit 2009 Network and Statistics Session. Panelists for this session are Alan Mauldin, Tom Leighton, Stephen Stuart, and Greg Chesson. On May 5 and 6, 2009, in Mountain View, we brought together Googlers and leaders from academia and the corporate world for a 2-day summit to discuss the state of the global Internet. The goal of the summit was to collect a wide range of knowledge to inform Google’s future plans–from product development and market reach to users’ expectations and our ability to keep the Internet open yet secure. More than 30 speakers and moderators led discussions around 8 topics: Networks; Wireless and Sensor Technologies; Security; Standards; Applications; Democracy, Law, Policy and Regulation; Search and Cloud Computing; and The Future. Eric Schmidt, who offered some remarks, expressed optimism that the challenges we face with governments’ walling off access to the Internet can be overcome technologically by building networks that are transparent, scalable, and open.
Penta – Computer Technology
Sixth track from Penta´s new Album “All Shots Double”. Enjoy it and listen, if you like it buy it at pentafiles.com
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This piece first broadcast on 18 Jan 2012. Televised on UK’s regional television ITV1 Central. Programme (Program) — Central Tonight.