Apple Buys Beats for $3 Billion
On Wednesday, May 28, 2014, Apple announced its purchase of Beats by Dr. Dre for $3 billion. This is the largest purchase the company has made since it acquired NeXT Software in 1997 for $400 million. The audio equipment, Beats … Read more
Smartphones Now a Target for Hackers
Many smartphone users around the world have fallen victim to a new form of hacking. The hackers have been infiltrating smartphones and freezing them, only to demand a ransom be paid by the owner in order to get his/her phone … Read more
IT Support in Chicago: What to Do if Your Company is in the Suburbs
The Chicago suburbs offer great commercial real estate for companies that like sprawling, window-filled office spaces. For many suburban companies, though, their location in proximity to the city poses an important question: Should they receive IT support in Chicago, or … Read more
IT Outlook: Chicago Businesses Need IT Support for Efficiency
Increased efficiency has become a major selling point for providers of third party IT services. If your Chicago-based business meets with an IT consultant about making changes to the IT system, “increased efficiency” is likely to be one of the … Read more
4 Key Considerations for CIOs
CIOs have busy jobs, especially because technology is always evolving. Cloud computing is increasing in popularity, while BYOD has become a big hit within small businesses. Here are four considerations CIOs should keep in mind when reviewing their current data … Read more