Monthly Archives: October 2009
Google’s new office in Kirkland, WA
Would you like a tour of Google’s new offices in Kirkland WA? Well then watch the video below! Google is quite proud of their inside nerd humor. The Sudo Cafe and Foobar Juice Station refer to Unix commands. Also, notice … Continue reading
Got Wave?
We have a few extra Google Wave invites to give away. They won’t last long, respond NOW! UPDATED: Sorry, all the invites are gone! Better luck next time.
Google, Security and your Data
When speaking to clients about Google and Cloud technologies we are often asked if client data will be safe when using Google Apps. With the recent news about Microsoft and T-Mobile losing client data many people are quick to judge … Continue reading
Saying No to Microsoft Exchange
Microsoft Exchange has been the dominant business Email Server Platform since the late ’90s. Today and going forward, Network Velocity is saying NO to Microsoft Exchange. Now hold on, let us clarify this statement. We currently manage dozens of Exchange … Continue reading
You may have noticed a few changes…
Yep, we installed a new WordPress theme called Mystique. WordPress is the software that runs our blog. Different themes can be added via a few simple clicks. So far, we are liking the new layout! Got an opinion? Let us … Continue reading
Google’s story, in 2 minutes
This video is a two minute summary of Google’s history, from Google’s start where two Stanford students met 11 years ago up to today where Google is the most innovative tech company in history.
Social Networking Security
CRN.com has listed Social Networking as a top 10 Information Technology Security threat. CRN writes the following about Social Networking Threats. For the full article head over to State Of Technology Security: Top 10 Biggest Security Threats Social Networking Threats … Continue reading
Google Wave – What should your business be doing?
Google Wave, the new communications platform from Google, has received a lot of press in recent weeks. Wave may have caught a lot of buzz, but is Google Wave something the average business should be looking at as a strategic … Continue reading
IT as a Profit Center or Cost Center. It’s your choice.
The difference between viewing Information Technology as a cost center or profit center is often a matter of perspective. This perspective defines how a company relates to Information Technology as a busienss function. Let’s dig in on why the cost … Continue reading
Social Media in the Workplace
According to a survey of 1,400 CIOs of companies with 100 or more employees, 54% said they now block employees from accessing social networking sites at work. Mashable cited this information from the study: Only 10% of those surveyed let … Continue reading