TECHNOLOGY PLANNING

2012 tech trends: what you should focus on

NetWorks has covered many topics over the past year. While the excitement about how technology will transform the way we do business in the next five years builds, it's a good idea to stop, take a breath, and examine the decisions that you should be making today so your business is prepared for what is to come. In this issue, we examine major trends and important concerns that you should be on top of in order to boost productivity and remain competitive.

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TECHNOLOGY NEWS

Cloud Computing as a threat to older tech companies

This New York Times article discusses IDC's new study on Cloud Computing, which predicts the creation of a new high-technology industry at the crossroads of mobile devices, social networking, and cloud-based computing and data storage. As a result, many industry giants will scramble to stay on top, while some start-ups will become the new leaders or buy-out favorites.

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COMPANY NEWS

Primus Canada significantly expands VoIP service area

Our VoIP services are now available in an additional 240 exchanges across Canada, specifically in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec. The move makes it simple for more Canadian businesses and consumers to access communications services that deliver reliable and flexible connections with premium features at an affordable price.

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HIRING & EMPLOYEES

Small business owners stressed by shortage of skilled tradespeople

According to the quarterly American Express Small Business Monitor, one of the biggest concerns facing business owners is the inability to find good employees.

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HIRING & EMPLOYEES

How small businesses can hire the right people

Finding job candidates is one thing – but gaining good employees is a whole other story. In this article, Doug and Polly White share hiring tips from their new book, Let Go to GROW: why some businesses thrive and others fail to reach their potential.

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