Software development ! One size does not fit all!

Posted on May 24, 2013 by Administrator

As we head into a long weekend of well deserved rest! I thought I would add my 2 cents on the issue of outsourcing software development !  My company FBhas many clients who do software development, They come in all shapes and sizes ! But what I have learned just as with our children (see Alexandria’s pic! ) they are all different .

The key is to find the right fit and the right partner !

A .Net company with a focus on legacy AS 400 development needs partners who can use that expertise !  A mobility app company that does droids or IPhone needs to find an agile client with a demand for quality app’s.

The other critical success factor  is knowing someone’s business rather than offering  low-cost development !!!

A financial client wants you to know what a stock or bond or hedge fund is!!!

So what I have learned , and sometimes the hard way is that you need to put the right people together for the right reason’s if it’s going to work over time ! The day’s of just low-cost are not enough in today’s demanding marketplace!

Enjoy the weekend!

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HOW TO MAXIMIZE YOUR IPHONE BATTERY LIFE….

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Administrator

22nd, May. 2013 Compiled by Reema Verma.

iphoneAccording to the NY Daily News, the average person reaches for their phone 150 times a day, or once every 6.5 minutes! On top of that, the average person has 41 apps on their smartphone. Did you know that every iPhone app you open, stays open in the background until you manually close it yourself? With all of these apps running in the background and users constantly checking their phones, it’s easy to drain your iPhone battery.

Spending the next couple of minutes learning a few simple pointers will pay off with both a longer battery life (the total amount of time your iPhone will run before it will need to be recharged) as well as longer battery lifespan (the total amount of time your battery will run before it must be replaced). There are many approaches to  increasing your battery life and lifespan. I have compiled a few of them, hope they prove useful to you… Continue reading →

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HOW TO UNFRIEND ON FACEBOOK WITHOUT OFFENDING…

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Administrator

20th May. 2013. compiled by Reema Verma.

FBAre you tired of that Facebook friend who annoys you with their posts and app updates? Or do you and a friend just not have much to talk about anymore, but your Facebook connection keeps the friendship from dissolving into oblivion, like it would in real life? If deleting that person from your friends list is too cyber-confrontational for you, here’s how to enjoy the benefits of unfriending them without actually unfriending them.

If this scenario sounds familiar, take heart. There are ways to rid your Facebook  News Feed of annoying posts.

Here’s the way. Read this Article in Time Tech magzine…

First, you can unfriend the person—Facebook will not notify the person  you have done so. Of course, if the person starts to wonder why he or she is no  longer seeing your posts and searches for you, your former connection will find  your profile page and see an “Add friend” box on the top of it, a dead giveaway  pointing toward what you’ve done. Continue reading →

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Telecommuting “Good or Bad ” The great debate!

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Administrator

With the recent stance by the CEO of Google, The Teleworker issue has gotten lots of heated points of view
Here’s part of a blog written by Margaret Sothern of the Green Science Blog we found interesting: link to Nature Conservancy for more:

If you regularly drive to work, telecommuting can save thousands of pounds of carbon dioxide from being released into the atmosphere and save you a bundle of money to boot. Continue reading →

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HOW TO SECURE A MOBILE WI-FI HOTSPOT…

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Administrator

15th May, Tuesday. 2013, By Reema Verma.

WIFIOn holiday, business travel or just on the daily commute, mobile Wi-Fi hotspots are a convenient way to allow multiple device connections through one shared data hub. But as convenient as they are for the owner, if they aren’t properly protected they can be just as useful for ‘freeloaders’ and potential criminals.

Public hot spots all have one thing in common—they are open networks that are vulnerable to security breaches. Because they do not encrypt data, your passwords, email messages, and other information can be visible to hackers. That means it’s up to you to be aware of wireless hot spot security and to protect the data on your PC or mobile device.

I have compiled few of the steps one should take for protection from hackers and freeloaders.

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HOW TO DEAL WITH NEGATIVE HOTEL REVIEWS FOR THE HOTEL OWNERS…

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Administrator

8th, May. By Reema Verma

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Now, more than ever, travelers are checking online hotel review sites prior to booking hotel rooms. As a result of this activity, search engines consider these channels as an important part of their algorithm. This includes both traditional review sites, as well as social media channels.  With this in mind, it’s vital that hotel owners not only monitor what is being said about their property, but also respond to these reviews.

One of the most common questions hoteliers have relating to online reviews is, “What should I do when my hotel receives a negative review?” The answer is simple; respond to it. Most importantly, never ignore negative guest reviews. Instead, consider the following strategy:

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WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A HOTEL AND A MOTEL…

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Administrator

3rd May, 2013 By Reema Verma

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When you’re on the road and far from home, you need a place to stay. Your options are numerous — hostels, bed-and-breakfasts, campgrounds and more — but for many travelers, the choice comes down to two types of accommodations, hotels and motels. Each serves its purpose and has its price, and the one that is better for you depends on what you need, how much you can spend and how long you’ll be there.

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How to hire hotel housekeeper

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Administrator
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May, 2013 By Reema Verma Let’s face it–Housekeepers play an extremely important role in every hotel’s success. The second guests walk through the door they begin analyzing the cleanliness of their room. If their room isn’t spotless, there’s a good … Continue reading →

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Luxury Hotels and Recession

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Administrator

29th, April. 2013. By Reema Verma

Hotel and Recess

High-end hotels saw a decrease in occupancy to  about 61% from about 74%, and a nearly 20% drop in revenue per available room, a  key industry measure, during the first week of December, according to hotel  industry watcher Smith Travel Research. The entire hotel sector has “entered the  initial stages of one of the deepest and longest recessions in the history of  the domestic lodging industry,” warned PKF Hospitality Research earlier this  month.   Continue reading →

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SHOULD HOTELS PROVIDE FREE INTERNET ACCESS TO ITS CUSTOMERS..

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Administrator

April 24th. Wednesday By-Reema Verma

WIFI HotelDoes Your Hotel Offer Internet Access?

According to a recent study by JD Power and Associates, the top 5 most desired hotel amenities for hotel guests are:

1. Wireless Internet access (Wi-Fi)
2. Complimentary breakfast
3. Bedding and pillow options
4. Pillow-top mattresses
5. Free parking

Not only is wireless Internet access the most desired amenity, but guests have come to expect Internet access wherever they stay. Years ago, “Free Cable” and “Free HBO” were the popular hotel amenities. Today it’s “Free Wi-Fi.” As a result many properties now offer and attract guests with free wireless access.
So how much does it cost to provide free Wi-Fi to guests?    Continue reading →

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