UniComData Blogs

This blog is about all things IT, including cloud computing, VoIP, virtualization, storage, networking, servers, and desktops. We also cover products from ShoreTel, Toshiba, Dell, Microsoft, Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto Networks, and LifeSize.

UniComData Blogs header image 4

Entries from November 2010

Microsoft Has Phased Out Windows XP

November 10th, 2010 · No Comments

Microsoft sales for Windows XP ceased on October 22, 2010, and support for the old OS will continue only until 2014.
If you’ve been using Microsoft XP for a long time – with good reason, XP being one of the most stable operating systems in the Windows line – it might be time to finally migrate [...]

[Read more →]

Tags: Managed IT Services · Microsoft · Network Solutions

Beware of Documents Containing Viruses!

November 9th, 2010 · No Comments

Microsoft Word and Adobe Reader are probably the most used document editing / viewing applications out there, and documents and PDF files can be used to introduce viruses and malware into your system.
It might be common knowledge that Microsoft Word and Adobe Reader are probably the most used document editing /viewing applications out there, but [...]

[Read more →]

Tags: Managed Hosting · Managed IT Services · Network Solutions · Security · Uncategorized

The Importance of Managed Services

November 8th, 2010 · No Comments

More entrepreneurs these days are using Managed Services for their businesses. Why? Because it’s a good investment that’s sure to help increase a company’s revenue.
These days businesses are increasingly dependent on IT, making it essential to have experts to handle the regular maintenance of your IT infrastructure. However, most small and medium businesses cannot afford [...]

[Read more →]

Tags: Managed Hosting · Managed IT Services · Network Solutions

DELL TO ACQUIRE BOOMI – THE INDUSTRY’S NO. 1 INTEGRATION CLOUD™ SOLUTION TO SAAS CAPABILITIES

November 5th, 2010 · No Comments

Cloud Integration Technology
Dell announced this week that it is going to acquire Boomi.  The acquisition represents another step as Dell builds a technology portfolio that solves the challenges of adopting and managing cloud based applications. Once the acquisition is closed, Dell will provide the most innovative cloud based integration capability available. This capability will allow [...]

[Read more →]

Tags: Cloud Computing · Managed IT Services · Network Solutions

ShoreTel RightNow™ CRM Integration

November 4th, 2010 · No Comments

RightNow™ CRM represents a practice area specialty for ShoreTel Professional Services:  ShoreTel has delivered RightNow™ CRM-based integration solutions in the past and can leverage that experience to provide economical solutions going forward. New customer requests will be treated as custom projects requiring some basic discovery and a statement of work. The goal will be to [...]

[Read more →]

Tags: Managed IT Services · Network Solutions · ShoreTel · VoIP

How to Use a Bluetooth-Enabled Cell Phone for Laptop Internet Access

November 3rd, 2010 · No Comments

Using your Bluetooth-enabled cell phone as a modem for Internet access on your laptop is great in a pinch when there’s no Wi-Fi service available or your regular Internet service goes down.
Read more.
Published with permission from TechAdvisory.org. Source.

[Read more →]

Tags: Managed IT Services · Network Solutions

Foursquare: Changing the Social Networking Game for Businesses

November 2nd, 2010 · No Comments

Just when we thought we’ve seen it all in the social networking scene, along comes Foursquare, a new social networking application that brings things closer to home – literally.
Foursquare encourages people to explore locations and businesses in exchange for points that can be used to earn ‘badges’ that mark achievements of the user. Users can [...]

[Read more →]

Tags: Managed IT Services · Network Solutions · Social Networks

Experience a New Era in HD Video Capturing

November 1st, 2010 · No Comments

LifeSize® Video Center is the most powerful one button HD streaming, recording and auto-publishing solution on the market today. Share knowledge and communicate business-critical information via video, audio and data streaming. This single appliance solution ensures that videos are easily accessible, live and on demand, in immersive high definition.
 Easy Accessibility
The network administrator can easily add [...]

[Read more →]

Tags: Managed IT Services · Network Solutions · Uncategorized · Video Conferencing · VoIP