Entries by Kirill Bensonoff

IaaS vs. PaaS: Why the Debate Matters to You

Some say Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) is the next big thing, while others argue Platform as a Service (PaaS) is emerging as the front runner. Meanwhile, the average consumer still has no idea what either of those things are. Widespread Impact But for anyone who works, uses a cloud-based service, or purchases a cloud-connected […]

New Phone Allows Users to Send Smelly Texts

Inventors have found a way to send sound and video across the miles, but touch, taste, and scent remain a challenge. One company out of Paris has tackled one of those three challenges, giving friends and family a chance to send scents from across the globe. Innovation at Work As with many other scent-based technology […]

Content Delivery Networks: Can They Help Your Business?

Without realizing it, most consumers enjoy the services of Content Delivery Networks (CDN) each day, whether they’re purchasing items online or reading about the latest events on their favorite news sites. But CDNs aren’t limited to large businesses. Working through cloud hosting providers, businesses of all sizes can access the many customer service benefits of […]

Are E-Receipts the Best Solution for Your Retail Business?

Most experts agree that the days of paper receipts are numbered. Whether retailers choose an all-inclusive solution that allows customers to both pay and receive receipts on a mobile device or retailers simply continue sending receipts via e-mail, businesses of all sizes are realizing the many benefits that come with eliminating as much thermal receipt […]

Timesheets in the Cloud? Apps That Can Make HR Easier

Paper-based timesheets and time clocks have long been replaced by electronic alternatives, with many SMBs initially opting for a system that relied on Microsoft Office products and e-mail. Boxed software that facilitates timekeeping can be expensive and far too robust for many businesses’ needs. SMBs demand a simple, straightforward solution that keeps the process as […]

How Cloud-Based Unified Communications Can Help Your Business

As the number of ways professionals can communicate with each other has increased, many businesses have yet to find a way to put it all under the same umbrella. Enter Unified Communications. With Unified Communications, a business’s phone, videoconference, instant messaging, interactive whiteboards, and associated services are packaged into one delivery service, with each of […]

Why Your Retail Business Should Switch to Cloud-Based POS

At one time, a business was forced to set up cash registers at a fixed location, committing to a number of registers that would be sufficient to handle the load during the busiest days. If a store had one register, lines could become excruciatingly long during peak traffic times, but additional registers could sit unused […]

How Cloud Computing Makes Application-Layer Security More Important Than Ever

For the past couple of decades, workplace computer users have been doubly protected, both through anti-malware and firewalls on the PC and server level. But that dual-layer protection is dissolving as workers discard desktops for mobile devices, accessing applications through equipment that may or may not have adequate spyware protection installed. Device Safety With the […]

Which File-Sharing Solution Type is Best for Your Business?

At one time, sharing a document with a colleague was a labor-intensive process. A worker was required to save the file to a floppy and mail or walk it to that person’s desk. As computers have evolved, more options for file transfers opened up, including flash drives, e-mail, and saving to internal servers. Cloud hosting […]

How Cloud Computing Provides a Tax Advantage for Businesses

As more businesses switch from on-site technology to cloud-hosted solutions, many are realizing an additional benefit beyond security and convenience. Since the technology as we know it today is relatively new, businesses are just now realizing the cost savings that can be achieved by moving to a cloud-based solution. Capital vs. Operational Now that it’s […]