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The technology headlines of the past week have been abuzz with electronic signatures, a faster, more controlled alternative to the traditional pen-and-ink version. DocuSign®, a global company already responsible for more than ten million business users, recently announced the release of DocuSign Ink, which is, according to the company, the world’s first personal electronic signature.  Some are wondering, “haven’t we had electronic signatures for a while?” The answer is yes and no. Unlike previous electronic signature software, DocuSign Ink will be available to all individuals, not strictly businesses, allowing the everyday consumer to safely and securely drag and drop their … Continue reading →

How often do you back up your computer data?  A startling new study, released by Wakefield Research and Carbonite, Inc., asserts that more than one-third of Americans do not back up their computers or have failed to do so in more than a year.  What’s more, 51% of Americans have experienced the horrifying trauma of a computer crash.  What happened to the old adage, “fool me once….?” The full scheme of the statistics brought to light by the survey of 1,000+ adults was nothing short of jaw dropping. 50% of those surveyed responded that they would prefer to lose all … Continue reading →

An article in the NY Times last week highlighted yet another reason why businesses, and particularly health-related organizations, need to take the time to carefully review their document management software systems.  An Institute of Medicine report, released on November 7, recommended the creation of an independent agency to investigate any injuries or deaths that may be linked to health information technology issues. While the intent of moving from paper to digital health records is to provide more maneuverable, controlled filing and improved health care at a lower cost, the report found that poorly designed systems are not only ineffective, but … Continue reading →

Most every on-the-go businessperson has a smartphone with nearly limitless capabilities.  The trick is knowing which capabilities and, particularly, which apps make the most sense to keep your fast paced life inhibition free. The company accountant will no longer be annoyed when you head out on business trips.  All of your expenses and mileage can be quickly and easily logged with this user-friendly free app. Import your expenses directly form a credit card or bank account in an easy to use spreadsheet that allows you to rename, categorize, tag and comment on expenses. Automatic receipt scanning lets you utilize your … Continue reading →

Cloud is the newest frontier in information technology, prompting many front runners to go from “we’ll run our own” to “they can run it better.”  Unfamiliar with this innovative product?  Essentially, it is the alternative to storing software on an in-house hard drive or server.  Instead, companies are able to access the software via the Internet, frequently resulting in lower costs and increased productivity. In fact cloud computing is the top priority for CIO’s in 2011. Gartner did a survey of over 2,014 CIOs representing more than US$ 160 billion in spending across 50 countries and 38 industries. CMSWire commented that … Continue reading →