Software

The Business Intelligence Market Continues to Grow

July 29, 2013 by DailyBits Leave a Comment

Research firm Gartner recently announced that the business intelligence (BI) software industry is slated to grow 16 percent in 2013, to a total of $113 million. As BI continues to flourish, entrepreneurs wonder what trends to expect as 2013 unfolds. It’s not just that this year will see high growth; experts project the total will climb above $171 million by 2016.

What exactly is BI software, and what can it do for businesses? Briefly, BI software is a collection of tools that collects and analyzes data, and generates an array of reports. This kind of data can help companies identify new opportunities and maintain a competitive edge. BI revenues comprise everything from corporate performance management (CPM) software to BI platforms. Analytic applications, which peaked in 2012 at $98.1 million, are also included. [Read more…] about The Business Intelligence Market Continues to Grow

4 Alternative Internet Browsers for Your Mobile Phone

June 19, 2013 by DailyBits Leave a Comment

Looking for a different browser to use on your mobile phone instead of the preinstalled Internet browser? Unlike the three mentioned here previously, these four alternatives offer helpful tools for finding what you want on the Web quickly on your mobile phone. [Read more…] about 4 Alternative Internet Browsers for Your Mobile Phone

Useful and Cost-free Car Apps for iPhone Users

April 24, 2013 by DailyBits Leave a Comment

Apps for smartphones come and go and oftentimes, people are easily tempted to subscribe to many of them. Unknowingly, they end up spending so much on these applications that they’re not even using regularly.

The low price of these apps or the absence of it is what normally attracts people to buy them instantly without much thought. But when this buying habit happens frequently, the cost can get high.

Fortunately, there are very useful and free car apps ideal for iPhone users. They provide useful information and help people save money moving forward.

Free Apps

Gas Buddy – This is a free and crowd-sourced app that helps users locate gas stations in your area that offer the cheapest prices. The information used here is based on data submitted by users on a regular basis. The app does its job via the GPS when it gets information on the user’s zip code after which it shows a list of gas prices in the surrounding area. [Read more…] about Useful and Cost-free Car Apps for iPhone Users

Windows Blue Leaked!

March 25, 2013 by noemi Leave a Comment

Microsoft is keeping us busy these days, isn’t it? First we hear about the $100 incentive for Windows developers. Then, over the weekend, Windows lovers were treated to the news that Windows Blue has been leaked. Windows Blue is the next version of the ubiquitous operating system, and an early build has been released, albeit unofficially.

According to Tom Warren of The Verge, “build 9364, a partner version that was originally compiled on March 15th, has been made available on file sharing sites and includes some of the new changes that Microsoft is building into its significant Windows 8 update.”

The Windows Blue leak comes from winforum.eu, where screenshots have been posted. It’s in Polish, but Google Translate can easily take care of that. Plus, images are what counts in this matter anyway. [Read more…] about Windows Blue Leaked!

Start 2013 Right With These Productivity Tools

December 31, 2012 by noemi Leave a Comment

The second half of December is almost always the worst time for work. Productivity is at its lowest, and you can’t really blame workers if their concentration is just not there. However, as we face the last day of 2012, you might be thinking ahead already. Maybe you want to make sure that you get off to a great start in 2013.

If you want to make sure that your productivity goes nowhere but up in 2013, here’s a list of productivity tools that will help you go in the right direction. [Read more…] about Start 2013 Right With These Productivity Tools

Top 5 Password Management Tools

October 9, 2012 by noemi 3 Comments

I have made a reputation for myself in that I tend to forget my passwords. It’s not something to be proud of, for sure, and I still cannot live down the instance when I had just gotten my first MacBook. I set a user password, only to have forgotten it right after restarting! For the life of me, I cannot explain how that happened, but you get the picture…Writing on more blogs than I can count on one hand and having to access even more password-protected sites, I am absolutely reliant on password management tools.

If you are anything like me, you would benefit from an efficient password management tool as well. There are many choices, and let me share five of the best password management tools with you. [Read more…] about Top 5 Password Management Tools