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If you run a small business and you’d like a competitive advantage, noticing and staying ahead of technology trends is one of the most important ways to gain an edge over your competition.Consider that only 53% of small businesses have a website, and it’s easy to see that just a little tech-savvy-ness can go a long way when it comes to standing out in the small business world. In fact, Fast Company reported that roughly only half of small businesses reported spending more than $5,000 on IT in recent years.

In case you have missed it, the adoption of cloud-based technology is rapidly growing, especially among small businesses. In fact, it is probably safe to assume your business is using cloud-based tools in some capacity. However, what exactly is the “cloud?” Without getting into the nitty gritty details of cloud computing, let us just say that the cloud generally refers to a collection of servers located at a central location that store data or serve various technologies, usually to a large number of people.

Selecting a new multifunctional printer (MFP) is an experience you shouldn’t have to repeat all that often if you understand the most important aspects of your decision.  And while there are many variables and considerations within such a move, it’s important to put more emphasis on the nature of your business and where it is heading and less concern over other factors that may not improve your life as much as you would hope.

Mobility isn’t just a fad, it’s a firm reality in the modern workplace. BYOD or “bring your own device” was coined in 2005, but went into use in 2009, when Intel realized employees were bringing their own devices into the workplace and connecting them to company data. Many companies were not properly prepared for the challenges BYOD posed for IT and management, so its popularity took a slight dive as security breaches and legal implications became a real threat.