Before Moving Your Business to The Cloud...

Before you entrust your sensitive data to a “cloud” service provider, make sure you weigh the risks with the benefits.

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How Going Green Can Help You Save Money

Cost effectiveness is always part of any company’s priorities, and taking steps to make your office become more environment-friendly can help you achieve that.

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Increasing Adoption of Mobile Devices Presents Opportunity for Businesses

Despite the clear trend towards greater adoption of mobile devices by businesses and consumers, a new study finds that many businesses are not taking full advantage of the opportunities created by this trend-especially in sales and marketing.

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Calibrate Your Monitor for the Best Possible Experience

To see images the way they are intended to be seen, calibrate your monitor so that what you see is what you get. Here's how.

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Green IT Corner

green itWisconsin's electronics recycling law, commonly called E-Cycle Wisconsin, went into effect on September 1, 2010. Under the state law, items such as televisions, computers, printers, computer accessories, DVD players, fax machines and cell phones must be recycled rather than disposed of in landfills or incinerators.

The law covers everyone in Wisconsin, including schools, businesses and households. According to the statute, any person who violates the recycling requirement is subject to a $50 fine, a $200 fine for a second offense, and a $2,000 fine for third and subsequent violations.

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