Janus Networks, Inc

Remember the hype around 3D printing? Sort of, because it's been a while. It turns out it has a new name, additive manufacturing. Some large manufacturers use it, such as Boeing and Airbus. What happened to bring it back to life? First, it's greener than run of the mill, been around for centuries manufacturing. Second, mixed material printing became available along with double the number of usable materials. [ 211 more words ] http://blog.janusnetworks.com//3d-printing-flourishes-cha/

It's time for yet another acronym, RPA, or robotic process automation. Yes, it's a real thing. And it helps businesses of all sizes automate repetitive tasks. Is this like Otto, the creepy robot delivering mail to desks? No, RPA is software that carries out the dull, repetitive tasks in a process. The functions that make human workers yawn and dream of being on a beach somewhere. [ 211 more words ] http://blog.janusnetworks.com//how-robotic-process-automa/

In past blogs, we discussed how small businesses could utilize big data from a big-picture view. Let's take a more nitty-gritty view today. We'll dive into predictive and prescriptive analysis. Predictive analysis has been around forever. Your company analyzes current data to predict future business. No longer done by hand, the newest predictive software uses not only statistics and modeling but machine learning and AI. [ 236 more words ] http://blog.janusnetworks.com//how-predictive-and-prescri/

The number of acronyms I've learned lately is mind-boggling. Here's a new one, MSP. That's a managed service provider, often referring to managed IT services. Your IT department spends its time snuffing out fires all day, and you worry about a hacker penetrating your network. Engaging an MSP or Managed IT services provider will help you sleep sounder and prevent those fires. [ 212 more words ] http://blog.janusnetworks.com//how-managed-it-services-he/

Twenty- two Texas municipalities hit with ransomware attacks in 2019. In 2018, over 50% of ransomware attacks targeted small businesses. Cybersecurity remains a top priority for protecting your business. Here's what to know about ransomware. Employees download it via an email attachment like other viruses. The perpetrators often spoof email addresses from friends or other employees to fool them into downloading, and the virus may lie dormant for several days. [ 218 more words ] http://blog.janusnetworks.com//the-best-ways-to-prevent-p/

In some parts of the world, cash is no longer king. Eighty-seven percent of Swedes Swish, and three-fourths of Chinese WeChat Pay, meaning Sweden and China lead the world in becoming cashless. In China, most of those using digital wallets such as WeChat Pay are urban dwellers. One of the biggest concerns about becoming cashless is the negative effect on the elderly, disabled, and rural populations. [ 215 more words ] http://blog.janusnetworks.com//the-world-embraces-cashles/

Is an app integral to your business? Are you still wrestling with the idea of a business app? You will want to take a look at the newest app variety picking up steam in the business world. A PWA or progressive web app. What is it? It's a rabbit compared to the turtle a native app can be. The PWA bypasses an app store and runs in the desktop browser and smartphone browser. [ 215 more words ] http://blog.janusnetworks.com//the-pros-and-cons-of-progr/

With registration for CES (Consumer Electronics Show) 2020 scheduled to open this month, I thought we'd revisit the CES 2019 show stoppers. Let's see if products lived up to their hype. First up, 5G. Not much progress to report around the world. A few implementations here and there with promises of much more coverage in 2020. 5G, lots of hype, and no proof to back it up. [ 233 more words ] http://blog.janusnetworks.com//some-cool-tech-makes-good-/

Janus Networks recently made CIOReview magazine’s 2019 list of 50 most promising Microsoft Solution Providers. How did they do that? As Nicholas Chu, the principal of Janus Networks, explains, "We have developed and grown as a company by focusing on how the power and flexibility of computing can work for businesses as the technological, commercial landscape evolves. Today, being a Microsoft partner helps us in realizing this as we have been able to extend our ideas and brand by allowing other people to rely on us for testing and certifications." [ 154 more words ] http://blog.janusnetworks.com//janus-networks-recognized-/

Limited funds and time crimping your small business marketing? There are numerous excellent choices to automate your marketing without bankrupting your biz. You're short on time and money, so how do you find the right option quickly? Try out the free version of a solution that targets your marketing weakness. Mailchimp offers a free all-in-one marketing solution, including marketing CRM and basic templates to get your feet wet. [ 238 more words ] http://blog.janusnetworks.com//10-of-the-best-apps-to-aut/

About a year ago, I outlined the pros and cons of cryptocurrency and the benefits for small business. Cryptocurrency is on the move again and in a sizeable way. The social media giant, Facebook, throws its weight behind blockchain and crypto. With the moniker, Libra, Facebook, and its partners aim to stabilize and spread cryptocurrency use. Calibra, the Libra wallet, will be incorporated into WhatsApp, Messenger, and be a standalone app. [ 178 more words ] http://blog.janusnetworks.com//why-facebook-going-crypto-/

Dave, your IT guy, complains the new tablet he ordered to speed up maintenance procedures never landed on his desk. The supplier shows a signed receipt by the front desk, but after that, the tablet vanished into thin air. Your policy is all deliveries logged in by the receptionist and their final destination recorded. The new receptionist claims no one told her to log deliveries, so nothing logged for three months. [ 216 more words ] http://blog.janusnetworks.com//what-some-smart-people-say/

Is your small business ready for voice search? Think that kind of tech is only for Gen Z? I showed my 88-year-old mom how to ask for music on her Amazon Echo, and she figured out on her own how to get the weather and time. Comscore envisions within the next year voice search technology will account for 50% of online searches [ 239 more words ] http://blog.janusnetworks.com//is-your-business-ready-to-/