Technology Unwrapped

You may be wondering, what exactly is green IT? Green IT (information technology) is the practice of environmentally sustainable computing. How we operate day-in and day-out can have a negative impact on the environment, however if companies take the right steps they will be able to minimize all of these negative impacts.

Eliminate paper, printer, and packaging waste

There's no doubt that companies use a lot of paper for day-to-day operations, and much of that is wasted and possibly unnecessary. Thinking before you print could save paper, as well changing a document to double-sided sheets or eliminating the printing of that extra page that just contains a head

They text faster than they can type, they Snapchat every adventure they take, and they are constantly checking Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. Who would do that? Millennials (Generation Y), of course! Other generations say millennials are missing out on what is going on around them due to their technology obsessions. However, they have traits and habits the rest of us may learn from.

Marketers constantly tap their creative resources, including new technology, to promote their company, products and services effectively. So, when it comes to Virtual Reality (VR) the question is not really "if" but when, where, who, and how. When will marketers use VR to communicate their company, product or service experience? Where is it best used? Who will most
benefit from the VR experience? How will VR contribute to the bottom line? If used wisely, VR is a springboard to competitiveness for small and large businesses alike.

We have the opportunity to be more efficient and connected than ever before. So why not take advantage of a few gadgets which could help you on the job? Here are the top 5 tech tools to upgrade your work life, so you can continue to increase your productivity.

“Workplace” by Facebook launches

On October 10^th of this year, Facebook officially launched the long awaited social network for company use. “Workplace,” as it’s been named, is an ad-free platform that is separated from any personal Facebook accounts. This space allows every department and person in a company to connect through group discussions, phone and video calls, and personalized News Feed. Although there is a free trial period of 3 months, Workplace will charge a low price for each user on a monthly basis. For 1,000 or fewer employees, each user will be charged $3 per month. For 1,001 – 10K employees, $2 will be charged, and for upwards of 10,001 employees, $1 is charged. Companies are already seeing Workplace results such as more efficient communication, better event participation, making decisions on the go, unleashing new ideas, and more!

Learn more here!

https://workplace.fb.com/?ref=producthunt

For those of you that are not familiar with Skype for Business it is a communication app that lets you connect with fellow co-workers, business partners or clients in your company, around the United States or world.

Skype is part of the Office 365 package and works with your other Office programs. Let’s explore six basic features of Skype Business.

1. Instant Messaging -  The most basic function of Skype for Business is instant messaging which can be done within your business/organization or with other users outside of your business that are also using Skype for Business.   A transcript of your IM conversation is saved for later viewing and reference.  This is helpful if you were given some information that you did not make note of at the time of your conversation but realize you would like at a later date. 

Growing your business with virtual reality

Imagine the day that businesses can step into the virtual reality (VR) world. Surgery centers being able to visualize operations, trucking companies being able to train employees without a vehicle, and furniture companies allowing consumers to visualize the placement of items in their home before buying. You no longer need to imagine that day – we’re here!

From the healthcare field to farm equipment manufacturers, businesses are incorporating virtual reality to save millions of dollars a year. Even the world’s largest ticket marketplace, StubHub, is taking advantage of VR by allowing ticket buyers to see a 360-degree view from their seat before purchasing their tickets.

The latest transformative technology is building speed, and poised to impact business in a major way. You’ve seen the headlines, and maybe some hype, however what’s really happening? Read on and we’ll get you up to speed on what virtual reality is and where it is headed.

What is it?

Virtual reality (VR) is a technology that lets users interact with an immersive, simulated world.