Mobile
Google’s Nexus 4: A Powerful, yet Affordable Smartphone Option
December 26, 2012 | David YoungAs the “Smartphone” steadily becomes universal, several different models are being released by numerousdigital electronics companies Read More
5 Easy Steps to Transition to a Paperless Office
August 22, 2012 | Stacy-Ann HaylesThis is Part 4 of a four part series entitled ‘The Paperless Office Examined’. For Part 1, which discusses the benefits of going paperless, go here. Part 2, which talks about the cons and how you can overcome them, can be found here and … Read More
Best Apps and Devices to Help Your Business Go Paperless
August 20, 2012 | Stacy-Ann HaylesThis is Part 3 of a four part series entitled ‘The Paperless Office Examined’. For Part 1, which discusses the benefits of going paperless, go here. Part 2, which talks about the cons and how you can overcome them, can be … Read More
Hybrid Technologies Takes the Win at Digital Jam 2
July 3, 2012 | Dmitri DawkinsFacebook Updates Pages Manager iPhone App: Message Capabilities and Notification Adjustments
June 28, 2012 | Stacy-Ann HaylesFacebook has updated the Facebook Pages Manager iPhone application to include some well-desired changes. Among these changes are: Read More
The Impact of 4G Mobile Technology on Business
June 27, 2012 | Stacy-Ann HaylesOn Saturday, we mentioned that both Digicel and LIME have been testing out their 4G mobile network service among select customers. At midnight last night, Digicel officially launched 4G to the public on their Facebook page. They state that their 4G will bring speeds of up to five times faster than the standard legacy 3G technology and this will mean ‘faster access to files, the internet and social media; more engagement and more excitement through faster communication, entertainment and information; and more choice with an even wider range of handsets’. Let’s examine what the changes and what they mean for businesses adapting their operational and marketing activities to this technology. Read More
Is Technology Making Modern Business Operations Too Complex?
June 25, 2012 | Stacy-Ann Hayles | 3 CommentsTechnology was invented to make our lives simpler, our work easier to do, our problems easier to solve. It seems however, that we’ve taken it so far that we’re literally going in the reverse direction. So much time is spent … Read More
Digicel 4G Mobile is Ready! Rumours or Facts? – 4G Mobile for Jamaica in July
June 23, 2012 | Robyn | 3 CommentsAs the clash of the telecom titans ensue Jamaican consumers continue to benefit from rates slashed down by as much as 70% resulting from the pressure the two telecom giants, LIME and Digicel, are applying to each other. Digicel Jamaica, … Read More
Is the Blackberry Messaging App (BBM) Dying? Let’s Explore Better Alternatives
June 20, 2012 | Robyn | 8 CommentsOK well maybe the Blackberry Messaging service (BBM) is not dying here in Jamaica but deep in my heart I would love to see more consumers expand their smartphone horizons and escape from the stats quo “BB.” Nevertheless Blackberry has … Read More
The New Microsoft Surface Tablet Demo Video
June 19, 2012 | RobynSince Microsoft’s announcement yesterday of their new Surface tablet to be released this fall there has been lots of buzz online from the naysayers and others rooting for an underdog in the tablet market. In my honest opinion, I think … Read More
Microsoft Unveils “Surface” Tablet – Expected to Rival the iPad
June 18, 2012 | RobynMicrosoft unveiled and demoed their Surface tablet at a mystery meeting today that is expected to rival Apple’s iPad. The Surface, set to be rolling out this fall, is built with their new Windows 8 operating system and will be … Read More
Are Jamaican Businesses Taking Advantage of e-Commerce & Local US Debit Cards?
June 17, 2012 | Robyn | One CommentJamaican businesses /retailers should now have no excuse now for not pushing and selling their services online. The once true statement that the average Jamaican does not have access to facilities for making online purchases is now invalid since CIBC … Read More
Statistics: Online Sales via Mobile Commerce hit $87 Million on Cyber Monday 2011
December 9, 2011 | RobynMonday, November 28, 2011 (Cyber Monday) was the biggest day in the history of online spending as consumers took advantage of the yearly deals that are offered at that time. According to research firm comScore, online sales on Cyber Monday … Read More
HP Will Be Having a Firesale on TouchPad Tablets for $99 on its eBay Store
December 8, 2011 | Robyn16GB and 32GB TouchPads will be on sale on HP’s eBay store starting on Sunday, December 11th at 6pm central time. A few things to note, however, is that these will be refurbished models are not brand new as was … Read More