IT & TECH


Make IT Count


Technology can be a great asset to your business if you make the right choices...


Unavoidably, technology is going to play a big part in your business. And if used right, it


can take a lot of the stress out of the day-to-day running, leaving you to put your eff orts into being the creative maestro of your business. But, as any human being who has ever used


a computer will testify, technology can also be the source of much unwanted stress and can even bring your business grinding to halt, if certain essential functions go down – software, hardware, peripherals or servers for instance. Again, it is advisable to have someone


on hand who is conversant in such matters, and the technological investment you make will determine just how much IT support you might need. At the most basic level, you could run a


business from your phone these days, and there are plenty of applications available that offer brilliant, low-cost ways to manage such things as invoicing, inventory management, email marketing, fi le sharing and fi nancial management. If your business requires a computer network,


and assuming you have no dedicated in-house team, you will also need specialist advice and good aftercare.


The Cloud Anyone who owns an iPhone or any Mac products for that matter will have at least some experience of The Cloud through Apple’s iCloud service. Essentially, it is a safe and secure way to


store your fi les, photos and music on a central server rather than on the device itself.


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There's a smarter way to Skype


Promotional Feature Engineered to be the world’s fi rst professional UC-certifi ed wireless earbuds, the Jabra Evolve 75e combines Skype for Business certifi cation, incredible active noise-cancellation – so you can concentrate whatever noise surrounds you – and a wearing style popular with mobile workers. It delivers calls and music that lasts as long as you need it to – all day long. The Evolve 75e means you can hear and be


heard. The three-microphone noise-cancelling technology creates a unique talk-zone that lets the right noise into the microphone, while fi ltering out the wrong noise, so the only people you’ll hear on a call are those who should actually be on the call. Plus, an integrated busylight lets colleagues know you are not to be disturbed and a vibrating neckband gives silent notifi cations to make sure you don’t disturb others. Evolve 75e fully charges in just two hours and


that best-in-class charge provides up to 14 hours of battery life to match your smartphone. Five control buttons give easy access to calls and music and include a smart button for one-touch access to Siri and Google Now. With multiple fi ttings for gels and EarWings, it provides a personalised fi t so you have amazing comfort throughout the day, as well as being sweat and water resistant. Features include 'listen-in', which allows you


to hear the outside world without having to take the earbuds out, and the magnets within them will pause your music when connected.


Pair your Evolve 75e via Bluetooth 4.2 with up to eight devices and simultaneously to two connections to


enjoy wireless a range of 30 metres to


PCs and 10 metres to smartphones.


What's more, with the Evolve 75e weighing just


50g, it isn't just light but user-friendly. And just for added reassurance, the earphones also come with a two-year manufacturer’s warranty. Compatible


with all leading Unified


Communications platforms, the Evolve 75e is also certifi ed for Skype for Business to ensure it works straight out of the box. With increased productivity at stake for your business, it's time to upgrade.


! Whatever industry you choose


to venture into, there is a dizzying amount of tech and apps to help assist you, from admin and HR to accountancy help


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It means you don’t have to worry about


storage capacity, security or accidentally deleting fi les. Using cloud-based software also means


having use but not ownership of expensive applications such as spreadsheets and word processors. You simply use the application in the cloud and save your fi les there. So the software is never actually on your hard drive, it’s all online.


PC or Mac? This used to a be genuine dilemma for computer users but has become less so these days due to the increased compatibility between the two systems. PCs tend to be cheaper upfront, are arguably


easier to manage on a network but a lot more diffi cult to make secure, with most requiring additional anti-virus software as standard. Macs are a bit sexier, have a more user-friendly operating system and are favoured by the more creative industries. They are also not as prone to viruses. There’s little diff erence when it comes to the


software available and functionality, and there are no issues with fi le sharing either.


B. Don’t fear


technology. It can make running your business a lot easier.


Really Simple Systems Really Simple Systems’ cloud-based CRM is an essential tool to manage your customers and prospects, by keeping track of your interactions. Designed specifi cally for small and mid-sized organisations, it’s easy to set up and you can train your team to use it in minutes. reallysimplesystems.com


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To discover more visit: jabra.co.uk/evolve75e or call 01784 220182


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