On the hit show from the Discovery Channel, Dirty Jobs, Mike Rowe made famous the following expression: safety third. For those who enjoyed a good laugh, it was obvious why the show was a hit.
But in the real world, safety is no laughing matter. And when we put safety third, we are really eliminating safety altogether. Here’s how our priorities often go: [Read more…] about Playing It Safe: How to Put Safety First in Everything You Do
Today’s startups are disrupting otherwise established business models across a number of industries. With their innovation changing the way to get things done, founders are challenging current processes and finding ways to win at the incumbents’ own game. Several technologies and methodologies are helping businesses, new and old alike, reinvent the wheel and optimize their businesses in the process. These involve automation, big data, cloud technologies and the like.
Big data and automation startups help improve existing businesses by adding value to an already profitable operation. Such platforms also help improve business operations for those seeking improved profitability. After all, cloud services are meant to be scalable, which means providers can target any business from small to large enterprise.
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Playing mobile games is a popular form of entertainment these days for both kids and adults. It has been a favorite past time for people who are commuting, waiting for a friend somewhere or for those who just want to keep themselves busy while doing nothing.
This year, there are many fun and exciting mobile games waiting to be discovered and played whether it’s about war, puzzles or musicals. One just has to go online and check gaming sites to learn what’s new and what’s great to play. There’s no doubt that the Pokemon Go is very people these days but there are also others you should know. [Read more…] about 5 Fun Mobile Games You Should Not Miss This 2016
It takes research, development and testing to deploy a secure web or mobile application that users can access or download with confidence. Application security is one of the biggest concerns in the tech world today. Many people are concerned that hackers will be able to exploit unlocked doors in the virtual world to break into their computers or mobile devices. Developers and those who support apps need to stay on top of the latest trends in secure development.
An application has the best chance of staying secure if it is developed using what is known as a secure development life cycle (SDLC). SDLC is comprised of seven phases. Each phase allows developers to build the most secure and user-friendly version of an app. Planning ahead by using an established life cycle makes it easy to anticipate and repair any vulnerabilities that may come as a result of the front-end design or back-end coding of an app. This approach can help developers avoid costly and unexpected security-related discoveries in the last stages of development. [Read more…] about Understanding the Secure Development Life Cycle
There is not a lack of things to spend money on in today’s world. Consumerism is at an all time high, and the way the trends are going suggest that it’s only going to continue to climb. With online shopping being the trend that catapults the world into forward motion, a person can sit on their couch, buy anything their heart desires, and get it delivered right to their door. All they need as a credit card and an ability to use technology.
Spending money isn’t wrong. Cash flow from people like you into the economy is the very thing that creates a healthy economy. Not only for your nation, but for the entire world. There are however, ways you can spend your money that are wrong. If you’re wondering how you can be spending your money in places that count, here are some of those ways: [Read more…] about Ways to Spend Money Where it Counts in Life
For a majority of the population, Summer is a season that people look forward to. In some parts of the world, the weather might be absolutely miserable with the heat and humidity, but there are plenty of other places where Summer is the perfect time of the entire year. Sure it might be hot, but as long as you have a body of water to jump into or a sprinkler to cool off in, Summer is filled with unforgettable memories, carefree times, and many a suntan and sunburn.
Since the weather is so amazing, it’s hard to spend time inside. When people aren’t working, they want to spend every moment that they can enjoying the outdoors, breathing in the fresh air, and hanging out at bonfires or on the boat. Since people still have to work 9 to 5 jobs even during the summer, it limits the time they can actually spend outside, but it doesn’t have to be this way.
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