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Friday, October 19, 2018

You'll be CRAZY to run your Business with outdated Technology!

October 19, 2018

There are various reasons why SMBs do not keep their Technology updated, but the predominant reasons are:
- no time or not enough time spent on it
- no money or not enough money spent on it
The smaller the business, the worst it gets.
Not enough resources to handle all that is necessary to do at the business.
Business owners tend to ignore or procrastinate anything that is not "Urgent" on a daily basis. Same is for Technology.

Businesses will spend only a few hours per month, if any on software updates and even less, on updating hardware.

What are the risks of running your Businesses with outdated Technology?

(1)  Wasting Time: your employees or technology itself won't be available because of crashes and system downtimes
(2)  Decreased Productivity: your employees will spend time fixing the issues with Technology and not being productive at the business
(3)  Security Risks: by not updating software on time, your system become vulnerable to cyber attacks and cybercriminals
(4) Losing the Competitive edge: Technology is evolving so fast that it becomes increasingly difficult to compete if your business relies on outdated technology
(5) Compliance risks: if you are subject to HIPAA or other compliances, you could be liable for fines for running unsupported software

Please check out our article Think like a CyberCriminal to find out how you can protect your business.
We would suggest you schedule a 20-30 minutes call to see what we can do for you.
There is NO-Obligation. We will provide some suggestion no matter if you decide to hire us or not.
PS: If you are doing all of the updates, but find yourself with not enough time to run your actual business, I will urge you to also contact us! It is worth it.

Also, as we always recommend:
Please make sure to always BACKUP your data and have software that protects you from VIRUSES, Malware, etc..
Schedule a call with 123Tech to find out what you could do to remedy any of the problems mentioned above before it is too late!

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Wednesday, January 20, 2016

Future of Commercial DRONES (UAV)

January 20, 2016

Various businesses in different fields are exploring the use of drones mainly to reduce costs or provide faster service. The main applications are:
Goods delivery - First Aid / Disaster relief - Sports / war photography - Atmospheric research - Wildlife research

To name some other applications:
Hurricane hunting, 3D mapping, farming applications, search and rescue.

Since 2004, U.S. forces have used armed drones for anti-insurgent strikes in the Middle East, Central Asia, Africa and… perhaps… other places of which we have not been publicly informed.

In the past year, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has begun working on new regulations to allow drones — or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), as the bureaucrats call them — to operate in civilian airspace. However, to help stop the reckless use of drones, in early 2016, the FAA started requiring every drone to be registered. Drone owners will have to give their name, email address and mailing address, and pay a $5 fee.

I know a local business in Florida that uses drones in their business to provide Aerial videography (breathtaking aerial views) that can help your business create promotional packages to set your real estate listings or whatever you are promoting apart from the competition (http://www.realreachmarketing.com).

HERE are some other articles about drones:

DRONE delivery is already here

Human-carrying drone debuts at CES

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Saturday, December 19, 2015

Security and Your Business.

December 19, 2015

Nowadays, technologies like cloud computing, social media, mobile and wireless computing and other new technologies allow businesses to be more efficient and do everything faster and at a fraction of the cost.

However, all of this brings in more security risks.

Some of the most affected areas are :

Email security
Threats from Viruses and spyware / Malware
Passwords
Mobile security

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Tuesday, October 20, 2015

Cars and Computers _ the latest Pros and Cons

October 20, 2015

It used to be that computers in cars relied on sensors to control things like the fuel injectors,
spark plugs and the idle speed to get the best performance possible from the engine while keeping emissions low.
Also, computers are used to monitor the engine and alert the driver when something has gone wrong.

In Hybrid vehicles, sensors actually shut the gasoline engine off when it is not needed, and then restart it instantly when its power is required.

However, in many vehicles today, computers control not only engine functions, but also everything from the climate control system to headlight and other operations.
New cars will have a lot of computing power. They will be able to do much more than the computers and gadgets you use on a daily basis.

In recent car shows, there have been a display of cars showing off the latest technology, some with a “digital cockpit computer” that will power an in-dash, Internet-connected touch screen, rearview video cameras, individual IVI (In-Vehicle Infotainment) displays for each passenger, and more.

However, as it happens in business computers, digital computers in cars can also be hacked.

Read this interesting article:
Your car is a giant computer - and it can be hacked

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Thursday, October 8, 2015

You could pay using your smartphone. Is the technology ready?

October 08, 2015

Can a phone replace your wallet? I know many people that would love the idea of using their smartphone or smartwatch to make purchases at stores, but reality is... mobile payment technology is still in its infancy and is not yet bulletproof and a lot of retailers are not yet ready to provide that service.

Mobile payments are clearly a step forwards and the most popular mobile payment providers on the market in 2015 have been Android Pay, Apple Pay and Samsung Pay,

Mobile payment providers state that mobile payments are inherently more secure than using a plastic credit card. That's because most mobile payments are conducted on phones that have GPS, meaning the payment provider can determine who you are and whether the transaction is a legitimate one.

Providers are working on improving the technology.

To complete a sales transaction, your phone will need to connect to the Internet, wait for the data to be encrypted and receive a response. Even under ideal conditions, this will be difficult to complete in the time required by card schemes. And without a signal, it would be impossible. The solution that is being proposed to combat this uses a concept called “tokenization.” Instead of having to connect to the Internet every time you spend, limited-use virtual cards would be stored on your phone.

Tokenization creates security problems of its own. Cybercriminals won’t have to steal your wallet, or even your phone, to take your cash. It is possible for criminals to clone the phone and request the card information, or even write malware to reside on the phone that will instantly send the virtual card to the thief.

Here are some precautions you can take:

- Have a PIN on your phone
- Use an app that issues an immediate electronic receipt. That way you can check the amount of money you spend right after each purchase.
- Try having at least a two-factor authentication, such as a password/PIN on the phone and another to access the payment application
- Report security and payment problems right away

Article: 3 Things You Really Should Know About Mobile Payments
http://time.com/money/3852295/mobile-payment-apple-pay/

Sunday, September 13, 2015

Home Automation: What is your opinion about it?

September 13, 2015

Automation, in general, will do one of two things for you:
it will save you time (that you can use productively), or provide you with some convenient features.

Home automation may include centralized control of lighting, HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning), appliances, security locks of gates/doors and other systems, to provide convenience, comfort, energy efficiency and security.
Check this article: The Latest In Home Automation: What To Look For

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Saturday, August 22, 2015

Wearable updates August 2015

August 22, 2015

It seems like the current winners in the wearable arena are:

SmartWatches - Activity Trackers

There have been various major companies producing Smart Watches. Prior to Apple entering the market (1Q15), the average price of a smartwatch was $184. In 2Q15, the ASP rose 138 percent to $438. Right now the best-selling smartwatch is from Apple.

Regarding Activity Trackers, while not quite as dominant as Apple in smartwatches, Fitbit still holds a commanding market share lead in both dollars and units.

However, even though Google Gasses seems to have disappeared from the market, they will come back. Google has announced the release of Google Glass 2.0. This time around, Google is targeting healthcare, manufacturing and energy sectors.
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Saturday, July 4, 2015

Internet of things (IoT) is infiltrating...

July 04, 2015

It seems like this "Internet of Things" (IoT) is getting real.

The Internet of Things (IoT) is a scenario in which objects, animals or people are provided with unique identifiers and the ability to transfer data over a network without requiring human-to-human or human-to-computer interaction.

We are seeing more innovation:
Smart Cities where we’re re-imagining real-time data in modern cities to increase efficiency in everything from the energy that heats our homes to the flow of rush hour traffic., Automotive with Seamless communication, 3D navigation, in-car wireless charging, enhanced safety and growing infotainment options are fundamentally transforming the driving experience, Wearables where technologies, platforms, and expertise will help us better track and uncover richer information about ourselves

Most likely what you wear will be monitoring your health and your social media.

Tuesday, June 2, 2015

2015 Hot Technology

June 02, 2015

Here are 2 technologies that are getting trendier and will evolve and improve our everyday life:
- Mobility
- Cloud backup/hybrid
We are shifting from onsite technology (desktop, servers and other hardware) to being able to retrieve data and do business from anywhere. This is HOT technology for 2015.
123Tech will be periodically giving away for FREE 100GBs Cloud backup accounts to small business owners that will meet certain requirements. If you are an entrepreneur/small biz owner, please take the survey to see if you qualify at this link (http://123tech.com/cloud/techsurvey/).

Click here to go to the 123TechBackup website (http://123tech.com/cloud/)
You might qualify for smaller space if the 100GB qualification did not go through... It is worth the try.

Please DO NOT wait until it is too late to have your data securely backed up.

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Saturday, April 18, 2015

Do you show off "hollywood style"?

April 18, 2015

You probably have seen articles like "

"90-year-old legend Shows off incredible dance move"

"Hollywood-style movies with an iPhone 5"

"Hollywood looking to YouTube for future stars" and so on...

Nowadays you can become a star by using the Internet and some tools/software

Do you use Facebook, You Tube or any other platforms to show off (hollywood style)?

Thursday, October 16, 2014

Should I upgrade or buy a new computer?

October 16, 2014

There is a certain point where your computer or smartphone or any other device starts to get slower or comes up with error message...

You wonder... Should I get a new one or have this computer or gadget fixed or upgraded?

It all depends on how old is your PC and what you intend to use the PC for.

If you you usually use the PC only to browse web pages and type basic letters, then a tune-up or upgrade might do it.

Otherwise, most likely we would suggest buying newer or NEW computer or gadget.

Please contact us for a free analysis. We'll help you determine what is most appropriate for your situation

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Tuesday, October 14, 2014

Not enough time in your business?

October 14, 2014

Have you ever considered automating part of the daily activities in your life?

You have only a limited number of hours each day to do what you wish.

Sometimes you find yourself with not enough time to fit all of the activities that you would like.

In this case, AUTOMATION is a solution.

It would allow you to put some of the activities in auto mode so that you can dedicate your time to other activities.

If you would like to discuss this matter with us, please contact us at (813) 699-9249 or info@lomenzogroup.com

Wednesday, September 3, 2014

Are you ready for Wearable?

September 03, 2014

Wearable devices are gaining momentum and include everything from a fitness device to smart watches.

Fitness Tracking Device
Google Glass
Future of global health – with the “temporary tattoos” of sensors.
.. and more...

Have you tried any of these devices?
Do you think any of these wearable devices will become popular in our everyday lives?

One common trend: The smartphone will become the hub of a personal-area network consisting of wearable gadgets such as on-body health care sensors, smart jewelry, smart watches, display devices (like Google Glass) and a variety of sensors embedded in clothes and shoes. These gadgets will communicate with mobile apps to deliver information in new ways and enable a wide range of products and services in areas such as sport, fitness, fashion, hobbies and health care.

Do you want a visual of what is available? Below check this chart:
(thanks to CloudTweaks for the chart. Check link for bigger size)

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