used with permission from Norton by Symantec, by Nadia Kovacs Employees are on the front lines of information security. The more that can be done to regularly educate yourself of the small things you can do can go a long way towards protecting your organization. Since...
SpireTech Company News and Tips
Office365 streamlines management of software licenses
Manage People, not software licenses and keys You’ve probably had one or more of the following things happen in your business: You need to reinstall some software on a new computer, but you can’t find the media or serial numbers.An employee needs some software...
We are (mostly) exiting residential DSL business
Changes in the market and technology We have decided to (mostly) stop providing residential DSL services in the Centurylink service area. DSL internet has been a shrinking part of our business for some time, and now represents less than 4% of our services revenue....
How to take notes on your Surface device
used with permission from the Microsoft Devices Blog Writing a report, research paper or even a novel is easy on your Surface. The Surface family of devices is known for its versatility, and nowhere is that more evident than in the many ways you can interact with your...
10 low-cost ways to market your business
used with permission from Microsoft For Your Business Too many small-business owners think marketing is like a trip to the dentist—something you just have to do every six months or so. When marketing is continuous and targeted, business gets easier. If prospects have...
Innovations you’ll be using next year
used with permission from HP Technology at Work As 2015 draws to a close, it's time to take a look at some of the innovative tech primed to make a splash in the New Year. While some of these tech trends have already begun to garner attention, what will really launch...
Thanks for a great year!
Wrapping up 2015 and our plans moving into 2016 2015 was a year of growth at SpireTech! I’d like to thank our employees and clients for making it all possible. As always, the tech industry is never boring and in constant change. As usual, we are always looking for...
Business after the EMV liability shift
used with permission from HP Technology at Work What is EMV chip card technology? Is it really more secure than magnetic stripe technology? Is compliance worth the cost of upgrading? It’s been over a month since the "EMV liability shift" went into effect in the U.S....
A new kind of smart car
used with the permission of http://thenetwork.cisco.com, by Mary Gorges With things like Bluetooth, sensors, cameras and even satellite radio becoming commonplace in today’s modern car, our vehicles are already ultra connected. But what if cars themselves were...
Encourage your kids to participate in the Hour of Code™
Computer science is a foundation for every student. Join us in encouraging your kids to try the Hour of Code. It's easy, free, and fun. My 12-yr old daughter tried an hour of Minecraft coding this weekend and enjoyed it. Sign up at hourofcode.com where...