How Technology Has Changed the Way We Communicate

— Author: William Wong, WPS Office Software — Once upon a time, people had limited options for exchanging information with one another. It’s probably hard for younger students today to imagine a world where you could only communicate by actually talking directly to another person, face to face or via telephone. Now we have what can feel like limitless options to transfer information from one person to another. A wide range of disparate channels currently facilitate our chatter, from texting or Skyping with one person, to posting notes via social media that have the power to simultaneously reach everyone we’ve ever met. With this in mind, let’s take a look at what constitutes communication in the modern age, and explore the ways that technology continues to alter how we talk and listen to each other. Read the full blog at http://blog.wps.com/2016/10/04/how-technology-has-changed-the-way-we-communicate?utm_source=PR.
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Taking Teamwork to the Next Level: Efficiency in Group Projects

— Author: Joel Fristom, WPS Office Software — No discussion of office productivity would be complete without considering how to make team projects more efficient. Group collaboration has its challenges whether you’re a student or business executive. It’s hard enough to coordinate meetings, materials, and timelines when you’re doing individual work. But trying to get all members of a team on the same page when everyone has different schedules, deliverables, priorities, and in some cases locations can cause even the most organized person to feel stressed. With this in mind, here are some pointers on how you can increase team efficiency in group project work. Read the full blog at http://blog.wps.com/2016/09/28/taking-teamwork-to-the-next-level-efficiency-in-group-projects/.
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Kensington's Fall Must-Have Products Help Users Protect Their Devices from Halloween Tech Scares and Improve Ergonomics at Any Time of Year

Six Essential Desktop and Mobile Accessories That Are Frightfully Protective, Chillingly Convenient, and Ghoulishly Good Deals San Mateo, CA, – September 20, 2016 – Kensington®, a worldwide leader of desktop computing and mobility solutions for IT, business and home office professionals and The Professionals’ Choice for nearly 35 years, today announced a list of affordable, intuitive products that help users keep their devices safe and improve comfort and productivity during Halloween revelry and beyond. Selected for their eerily straightforward ease of use, affordability, and ability to help users avoid getting spooked by tech scares this Halloween, these six Fall must-have products are all priced under $100.
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Metalogix MetaHero Awards Finalists Announced -- Trailblazers Chosen for Innovation of Microsoft SharePoint and Office 365 Deployments

Judges Panel Selects 14 Finalists; Winners to be Announced on September 28 – Live from Metalogix MetaFest Washington, D.C. – September 19, 2016 – Metalogix, the premier provider of unified software to migrate, manage and secure content across enterprise collaboration platforms, today announced the finalists of the third annual MetaHero Awards. Formerly known as the Best of Breed Awards, the finalist list recognizes teams and individuals who stand as true leaders in the collaboration industry with innovative Microsoft SharePoint and Office 365 deployments.
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Nexsan Launches E-Series P High-Density Storage Solution to Power Growing Applications Demands

Next-Generation E-Series More Than Doubles Performance and Delivers a Future-Ready Platform CAMPBELL, Calif. – September 14, 2016 – Nexsan™, a global leader in unified storage solutions, today announced the launch of the next generation E-Series P high-density storage solution. Long popular in a variety of data and capacity intensive markets, the new solution increases read performance 134% and write performance 116% over previous models. The storage system incorporates a hardware platform that is future-ready for additional field enhancements including planned on-going improvements. E-Series P enhances Nexsan’s proven 15-year history of delivering unrivaled enterprise-class features, functionality and reliability.
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Kensington Launches Trio of Essential New Products for Educators and Students

Kensington's Convenient, Affordable Mobile and Desktop Solutions Make the Grade for the Education Industry San Mateo, CA – September 6, 2016 – Kensington®, a worldwide leader of desktop productivity and mobility solutions for IT, business and home office professionals and The Professionals' Choice for nearly 35 years, today announced the release of three new products that are ideal for the education industry: Kensington LS510 Portfolio for 11.6” Chromebook™, Tablet Projection Stand, and BlackBelt™ 2nd Degree Rugged Case with Screen Protector for iPad Air® 2. Educators and students alike can use these desktop and mobile accessories to enhance their productivity and provide protection for their learning tools.
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Nexsan UNITY Recognized as a "Cool Product" by Computer Technology Review

Unified Data Storage Platform Recognized for Innovative Approach to Enabling Accelerated Business Performance and Secure Mobile Access CAMPBELL, CA - Nexsan™, the global leader in unified storage solutions, today announced that its UNITY™ unified data storage platform has been named a "Cool Product" by the editors at Computer Technology Review (CTR). UNITY, the first and only enterprise-class unified storage solution with built-in private cloud capabilities, was recognized for its unique ability to accelerate business performance and ensure secure mobile access.
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