Archive

Cyber security and identify theft are increasing threats that both businesses and individuals face. Join ECHO in Pleasanton on Thursday, May 16 for an evening of networking, education, and wine appreciation, presentations, and discussion will cover some of today’s increased cyber security and identity theft threats, and ways you and your business can reduce those […]

Since 2005, March 31st has been recognized as the annual World Backup Day. Although it is designated a day for technology companies to remind everyone how important it is to back up data before they lose it by accident (accidental deletion, hardware failure) or malice (theft, viruse, etc.) — data backup should be an ongoing […]

You never know how technology can be applied to address non-technology issues. This spring, San Francisco will fit 1000 trash bins with smart sensors to detect how full they are. This IoT (“Internet of Things”) technology was developed by Nordsense. Keeping streets clean is a constant challenge in San Francisco. This spring, the public works […]

Happy National Data Privacy Day! The Council of Europe agreed that January 28 should be declared European Data Protection Day back on January 28, 1981. The U.S. and Canada joined in with the Data Privacy Day holiday in January 2008. The National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) officially leads the Data Privacy Day campaign. Although the […]

Traveling for business isn’t always easy. Between increased security and reduced airline services, there isn’t much thrill left in business travel. But you can reduce the agony if you plan appropriately. Here are things you can do to maximize your technology productivity on a business trip. 1. Keep essential data and files secure and accessible […]

If you own or work in a small business, you always need more time. There’s never enough time to deal with customers, employees, vendors, developing new products and so on, not to mention all that red tape. Please note 10 productive ways small business employees can squeeze more time out of their demanding days. Do one […]

Mobile devices are an essential business tool and bring tremendous benefits to employee productivity, from the smallest businesses to largest multinational enterprises. Access to company information boosts employee engagement and productivity. However, mobile devices pose the most challenging of endpoints, especially as employees download their pet apps which help them better organize their personal lives. […]

Twenty-eight million small businesses make up the true engine that power the U.S. economy. More than half of Americans either own or work for a small business, and they create about two out of every three new jobs in the U.S. each year. Since 1963, National Small Business Week annually recognizes the valuable contributions of […]