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Finding a home in clouds saves buckets of money

My last column discussed a rather new trend in Hawaii: the advent of cloud computing, particularly for small to midsize companies.


Demonstrate new products' capabilities for all involved

All too often, we hear about great software products that never catch on and end up going to the great bit bucket in the sky.


Outsourcing networks can save firms money

Technology is replete with buzzwords, and one of the most popular nowadays is "cloud computing." What exactly does this mean and why should you care?


Use offseason to update IT disaster recovery plan

As we near the end of another hurricane season (knock on wood), it's a good time to review and update your disaster recovery plan. After all, it's the offseason when planning and preparation are best done.


High-tech perks can keep building's tenants happy

As anyone in business knows, broadband is no longer a luxury — it's an absolute necessity. In Hawaii, where real estate represents a huge source of revenue for everyone from families to REITs (real estate investment trusts), bandwidth is just as important a component of a building as parking or plumbing.


Strategy should ensure that data remains secure

With the rise in incidents of identity theft over the past few years, many organizations are rightfully concerned about keeping their customers' data private. While the financial service industry has been regulated since the late '90s by the federal government, other companies would be wise to follow their lead.


Make sure servers safe in case storm really hits

I'm sure those of us who fretted about Hurricane Felicia last month were happy to see her fizzle out into a few raindrops. As you might recall, there was more than a little trepidation as she crept toward the Hawaiian Islands.


Software testing tricky but vital part of process

As most know, when evaluating or developing software, putting it through its paces under real-world conditions is a critical yet often overlooked step.


Hawaii entrepreneurs feeding on bandwidth

Hawaii is renowned for not being the easiest place to start a business. That said, bootstrap startups are alive and well in the Aloha State. Thanks to mainland connectivity, entrepreneurs with good ideas can still make Hawaii their home.


Obey the ban in car, use nifty hands-free devices

As every Honolulu motorist knows, a ban on drivers using cell phones and other electronic devices went into effect July 1.