Technology in Business

In this article I want to talk about what you’ll need to get from technology to make your business a real success.

In the online world, your computer is obviously your most important piece of equipment.

It links you to the merchants whose products you’ll sell, to the advertising channels you’ll utilize, and to the customers who’ll see the ads and buy the merchant’s products – thus making money for you.

Computer Literacy

If your computer skills are limited to sending and receiving email, you have some catching up to do.

There’s one thing we can promise you that will never change about computer technology — it will ALWAYS CHANGE.

Computers have come a long way since 1944 when the Mark I (IBM ASCC) was completed. It was a relay-based computer and bore almost no resemblance to the technologically advanced personal computer you’re using right now.

Do you panic when there’s a problem on your computer? Then you’ll need to build up your confidence, and your tech-savvy, before you start a business that depends on that computer!

We’re not saying that you need to understand the inner workings of your computer. You don’t. But you do need to learn how to use your computer and your software to its fullest potential.

If you don’t know what all of those buttons on your keyboard are for, make it your business to find out.

Embracing Technology

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The developments made so far in information technology has increased the rate of internet crimes which may target crucial information stored in server hosting databases. Organizations and business have confidential information in their databases which may lead to losses if illegally accessed.

It is therefore, important to ensure that the database is secure. The security measures should focus on prevention of attacks, detection and immediate response to any insecurity incidents.

The first entry point that is a threat to stored data is the physical access of a server by unauthorized persons. It is important to ensure that security measures are put in place to deter attackers from gaining access to the server. Door locks, employee identification techniques and surveillance systems can be installed to ensure that access to the server is strictly a reserve of authorized employees. This way, an organization ensures that even when an attack occurs, it is only external thus, less damage is done.

The use of a firewall is effective in reducing the amount of traffic through the database host. The database can be used by malicious individuals to access the host. Firewalls block viruses and any foreign plug-ins that may be used to access the host. Most server systems come with pre-installed firewalls which are installed as part of the system. These firewalls are easy to configure since they are adapted to the particular system.

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