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There are a lot of misconceptions about “VoIP”. At one time, this was an up and coming buzzword in the telecommunications industry. Today, though, virtually everyone is at least familiar with the term Voice Over Internet, or Voice Over IP. This kind of ubiquitous familiarity, regardless of [...]

If you missed parts one and two in our series, you can find them here:
Business Cloud Computing PT 1: A Quick Introduction
Business Cloud Computing PT 2: 3 Problems the Cloud Solves
When it comes to cloud computing for business, there are a few big myths floating around that need to be cleared up.
In this article, we’ll [...]

In part one of our cloud computing series, Business Cloud Computing PT 1: A Quick Introduction, we talked about three types of businesses ripe for cloud computing, the benefits of cloud computing and two main drawbacks of cloud computing.
Now, in part two, we’ll look at three classic problems the cloud solves for many businesses.
Three business [...]

1) Allowing remote desktop from the Internet
When we perform network vulnerability assessments, one of the most glaring security vulnerabilities we  see is open remote desktop access to workstations and servers. This vulnerability makes it possible for a prospective attacker to connect directly to servers and workstations and attempt to log in.
You may think that your [...]

Believe it or not, cloud computing for businesses is not a new invention.
The cloud is simply the Internet. Thus, the cloud has been here since the Internet started becoming popular in the early 1990s.
The cloud allows you to use applications and store data without having physical hardware and software in your office; someone else handles [...]

Misconceptions about social media’s effectiveness to help promote businesses are slowly fading away. Social media can help generate leads and convert those leads into customers.
There’s no doubt that social media is an important tool in a marketing toolkit.
So let’s assume Twitter is one of the tools in your toolkit.
Let’s also assume your Twitter account is [...]

Wireless access is becoming more of a requirement than an amenity for most organizations.  The need has been more prevalent in larger organizations but it is trickling down to small and medium sized organizations.  Recently ForeSite had an opportunity to send an engineer to a four day Managed Wireless training class.  ForeSite has always been [...]

Perhaps that’s what advertisers and software developers want. Augmented Reality (AR) is quickly becoming the hottest trend in marketing to users of smartphones. Ever wonder how that new dress would look on you before you trek out to the store? Ever wonder what that new couch will look like in your living room before you [...]

The Android platform of phones is becoming increasingly more popular and is making its way into business and enterprise environments.  For that reason, ForeSite Technologies would like to strongly recommend that its customers who are using or plan to use Android phones, first install antivirus applications onto their phones as there is currently a plethora [...]

This insightful Twitter tip is written by ForeSite Insight guest blogger, Thomas Clifford…
Thomas Clifford is an award-winning business communicator and blogger. Tom’s copywriting focuses on marketing articles, homepages, landing/sales pages, e-books and B2B case studies– without the “corporate-speak.”

Tom is a regularly featured writer for the Content Marketing Institute. He is featured in the book [...]