Marisa Wiman

In the past, news came exclusively from newspapers, magazines and television. Now through latest technology, reading news has become fun and engaging.

In this article Kelvin Davis provides details on two latest innovations.

• Kindle

Kindle is a " portable e-book reader", which enables you to browse, buy, download,read news and books. It give s you a feel of reading real newspaper .


• Ipad
  Reading news in ipad is more dynamic, it allows you to gather you to read , and share content in an exciting way.The iBook application provides a nice backlit reading experience.
  

Businesses are looking for ways to become more efficient and productive for their business and personal needs. Communication has become real simple with many innovative resources available for capturing audiences through live streaming broadcast.

Visual communication is the forefront, and now with a basic free uStream account, you can create a live channel ready for broadcasting video and audio real time.http://ustream.tv

This service enables business owners to share news, create products and connect with clients at a low cost by taking advantage of the cloud service technology available to them.

In this article Kelvin Davis, talks about cloud tracking devices to catch thieves already in use

Here are some examples;

Phone/ipads
Once your phone is switched on, it will automatically connect to the internet, and using owners iCloud account,you can easily activate the tracking devices.

Android phones and tablets
Google users can trigger the phone showing GPS location or activating ringtone.

Business laptops and personal computers
These devices has applications installed that enable us to keep record of the new person using the keyboard or taking pictures and the location.

Stolen cameras
Keeps track of the signature on the internet by using unique serial numbers inserted in the camera which gets stored automatically and thus Exif data makes it impossible to change or delete anything.

Cloud services can enable you to recover stolen items if you are a user of Smart phones, tablets and business computers, as all of these have a built in tracking device using GPS.

A new function is available on Iphone and Android phone, where you can call for free, send text messages, video, picture send and receive using a peer-to-peer based application.
Free applications you need to install are

• Viber

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Viber
You can call or text any Viber user, anywhere in the world, for free. Both the caller and receiver need to have the vibre installed.
Viber integrates flawlessly with your existing address book, has good sound quality and once activated,
does not require a PIN, username or any additional "in application" purchase.
Whats App
Another must have is Whats App. Once you have it installed you'll automatically have all your contact list whose using Whatsppp. It is one of the easiest way to send messages and chat with your friends when using a mobile phone or iPhone.

Conventional views will not enhance business development. In today’s challenging business environment, communication infrastructure needs to leverage the cloud and benefit from reduced cost.

Lately, a revolution has occurred in voice communication including video and call cost reduction.

Here are some examples:

• Skype
• Asterisk
• Skye to Asterisk link

In simple terms, businesses will be video conferencing, or calling “business to business” as easily as “sending an email”. Video, audio (voice calls), instant messaging all will become fully integrated to your business email network.

Today, outsourcing basically refers to delegating an internal business function to an outside provider. This outsourcing can extend to offshore if the service matches demand.

Most entrepreneurs start up their business and do most of the work themselves, taking on the responsibility for marketing, sales, HR, technology, and other components of the business. As the business grows and they decide they can’t handle all the tasks, they hire someone to do the non-core work.

• IT is relatively easy to outsource, especially with the cloud service and you have confidence in the provider.
• Network Operations Centre (NOC monitoring and action) is even easier. Little direct involvement, it is a system.
• A virtual assistant requires direct interaction with clients and therefore a greater level of trust and business knowledge is required.

So why do business outsource, or use offshore?

I have seen that most business outsource tasks and offshore out of necessity, rather than desire. It all depends on what the company does and its long term needs.

For example, if a company has an IT department build in, why would it go after it outsourcing? Before deciding to outsource, it is important to define what specific goals are to be met.

Some of the factors considered before outsourcing offshore are:

1. Cost savings (up to 40%)
2. Lower on costs Skilled expertise
3. Increased productivity and efficiency
4. Easier HR management

Here is a guide why business outsource and offshore tasks, also what are the key drivers behind outsourcing offshore.

Regards,

Kelvin Davis

The driving force of any businesses moving IT services to Cloud is reducing IT Cost and return of investment for business. After all cloud services offer, better scalability, automation, reliability and virtualization.
Let’s look at the business expense associated with IT in the business. These can be broken down into 3 areas;

• Capital Costs
• Operating Costs
• Financial Costs

Capital Cost
A capital cost requires you to pay up front for the hardware and software that you will use for three years. When the warranty finishes you will change the server for a new one. This capital expense constantly drains your cash reserves with the three or four year replacements.
 

Operational
Once a business has installed a server it must make sure that it is properly maintained. This either requires the business owner or other employee to spend time monitoring the server’s status and carry out maintenance.
 

Financial
This is similar to a loan allowing you to purchase now, with interest payable to the finance or leasing company. Leasing hardware removes the initial cash outlay, converting costs to an operation expense each year. If you do not have the cash available now, financing allows an immediate solution with payments over 3 – 5 years.

Cloud services saves huge amount of costs because it removes the need for a small business to own a server. Paying only for the cost that is required lessens the strain on cash flow and puts IT in sync with how a business is performing.

Companies whose using cloud model IT will be able to easily and cheaply scale up their IT without the need for expensive new infrastructure.It is called ‘pay as you grow’ – meaning you just pay for the service you require and when you require it and can be free to develop without stressing about any expensive up scaling costs.

Hi all,

Just a news update that Fiji Sun are now publishing Kelvins articles on Monday, instead of Sundays paper.

In this way we can spread the word to more business people during the weekdays.

Thank you Fiji Sun for the opportunity to share the Cloud technology, tips and tricks with the readers.

Regards

Arti Sharma
Greymouse Marketing

The driving force of any businesses moving IT services to Cloud is reducing IT Cost and return of investment for business. After all cloud services offer, better scalability, automation, reliability and virtualization.

Let’s look at the business expense associated with IT in the business. These can be broken down into 3 areas;

• Capital Costs
• Operating Costs
• Financial Costs

Capital Cost

A capital cost requires you to pay up front for the hardware and software that you will use for three years. When the warranty finishes you will change the server for a new one. This capital expense constantly drains your cash reserves with the three or four year replacements.

Operational

Once a business has installed a server it must make sure that it is properly maintained. This either requires the business owner or other employee to spend time monitoring the server’s status and carry out maintenance.

Financial

This is similar to a loan allowing you to purchase now, with interest payable to the finance or leasing company. Leasing hardware removes the initial cash outlay, converting costs to an operation expense each year. If you do not have the cash available now, financing allows an immediate solution with payments over 3 – 5 years.

Cloud services saves huge amount of costs because it removes the need for a small business to own a server. Paying only for the cost that is required lessens the strain on cash flow and puts IT in sync with how a business is performing.

Companies whose using cloud model IT will be able to easily and cheaply scale up their IT without the need for expensive new infrastructure.It is called ‘pay as you grow’ – meaning you just pay for the service you require and when you require it and can be free to develop without stressing about any expensive up scaling costs.

The driving force of any businesses moving IT services to Cloud is reducing IT Cost and return of investment for business. After all cloud services offer, better scalability, automation, reliability and virtualization.

Let’s look at the business expense associated with IT in the business. These can be broken down into 3 areas;

• Capital Costs
• Operating Costs
• Financial Costs

Capital Cost

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Even though most businesses are shifting towards cloud technology, some IT managers are still terrified of the thought.
Recently, huge recognition has been given that cloud technology is genuine and has the potential to improve a company’s financial situation, fears still surround adoption of new technologies.

The most common fear among IT managers is fear of losing control of services.
In this article, Kelvin Davis, talks about overcoming doubts and uncertainties of using Cloud Services.
"I have always found that knowledge plus experience removes fear, especially in technology"

Even though most businesses are shifting towards cloud technology, some IT managers are still terrified of the thought.

Recently, huge recognition has been given that cloud technology is genuine and has the potential to improve a company’s financial situation, fears still surround adoption of new technologies.

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It’s the giving time of the year, and Greymouse Owners Kelvin and Marisa has offered businesses their services for free, to first 10 businesses that get in touch.
“Kelvin and I attended a St George bank business work-shop recently and we were shocked to hear how bad some businesses are hurting on the coast,” Marisa said.
Market instability has played a major role in local business closing down and SMEs are often the hardest hit. Many businesses are feeling pressured to close down their business as they cannot break even.

If your business is struggling or need a helping hand, contact marisa@greymouse.com.au to take up this generous offer.

Cloud on-premise and off-premise solutions require walls to keep potentially dangerous elements out. The three locations of vulnerability include:

• Direct threats against your wall
• Emails disguising threats
• Websites you visit

1. Direct on premise threats require one or two firewalls depending on security requirements.
2. Emails are best scanned and cleaned by cloud based email scrubber. This off premise line of defence cleans emails before you receive it or after you send.
3. Web Proxy is like your pc but a strong barrier from dangerous sites.Proxy is normally located next to firewall as a cloud gateway.

Cloud on-premise and off-premise solutions require walls to keep potentially dangerous elements out. The three locations of vulnerability include:

• Direct threats against your wall
• Emails disguising threats
• Websites you visit

1. Direct on premise threats require one or two firewalls depending on security requirements.

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When should young children begin computing studies?

Are there any educational benefits for young children to start learning early?

This article by Kelvin Davis will provide you with guidelines and resources, to get help from online systems to boost your children's early growth with technology.

Check out these Web resources to get access to Cloud services and software you can use.

• Microsoft 365
• Google

" As a parent passionate about children's education, I recommend every child to develop the technology skills to not only survive but also thrive in the workforce "


Stay tuned in the months ahead as Kelvin Davis shares his thoughts on a wide variety of topics.

When should young children begin computing studies?

Are there any educational benefits for young children to start learning early?

This article by Kelvin Davis will provide you with guidelines and resources, to get help from online systems to boost your children's early growth with technology.

Check out these Web resources to get access to Cloud services and software you can use.

• Microsoft 365
• Google

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They are Fiji’s largest law firm. Their 14 lawyers assisted by capable paralegal and support staff, accept instructions in all areas of commercial law. Our litigation lawyers appear regularly in Fiji’s courts and tribunals at all levels.They are heavily involved in all of Fiji’s major business sectors, including tourism, mining, sugar and other primary industries, services, finance, manufacturing, media and information technology, utilities and infrastructure

The server hardware was reaching end of life and there was a need to migrate the current infrastructure considering unstable backups and security.

The physical servers were migrated to virtual environment on a new set of hardware. Old aging hardware were made redundant and the VMware solution hosting 4 virtual servers was sustaining the business critical application. Backup solution was also upgraded and now provides stable backups that restores. A hardware firewall appliance was also implemented in a DMZ with ISA server providing security and caching for users to experience faster internet.

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Vikash

They are Fiji’s largest law firm. Their 14 lawyers assisted by capable paralegal and support staff, accept instructions in all areas of commercial law. Our litigation lawyers appear regularly in Fiji’s courts and tribunals at all levels.They are heavily involved in all of Fiji’s major business sectors, including tourism, mining, sugar and other primary industries, services, finance, manufacturing, media and information technology, utilities and infrastructure

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Transtoll is a full-service tolling solutions provider. They specialize in turnkey tolling system design, integration, operation and maintenance backed by the business expertise, technical proficiency and global experience of their team of professionals. Transtoll is known worldwide for its contemporary expertise in end-to-end toll systems design and operation. From interoperable and financially reciprocal ETC systems to open-road and mixed mode platforms, the tolling system solutions they design, integrate and maintain are singularly unique to the individual toll authority's business goals, objectives and rules.

The existing server hardware was malfunctioning. Remote users including contractors who use Citrix, VPN were frequently getting disconnected from the site. The server hardware was reaching its end of life and was contributing to issues that did not have permanent solution.

The server hardware was migrated to a new set of hardware. The operating system and the Proxy platform were retained thus providing stable accessibility to the remote users. Since the server hardware was out of warranty, it wild not have been a good idea to change he components as in future other componenxt would have failed on the same piece of hardware as well.