April 22nd is the day we all celebrate International Earth Day. But, as a matter of concern, we think we should celebrate the existence of Mother Nature every day. From caves to compact labs, we have made it possible to explore the globe from our living rooms, thanks to the developments in technology. But, have you ever thought that if we all still lived in caves and hunted in the wild, our planet would be so much greener and healthier.

If we were perhaps not evolved so much, maybe the earth would be a better place to live. But today, something is defined as better only if it scores good grades on the scale of technology. Technology has taken over many aspects of our lives, including education, entertainment, communication, travel, research and comfort to name a few. There are numerous benefits to all this technology, but where there is light, the darkness follows and there are downsides to technology as well. read more

Firewalls are responsible for protecting a company’s proprietary data and other IT resources from internal and external attacks on the IT network. Considering that business data is the most valuable asset that most companies possess, it is essential to have a strong, resilient firewall in place — one that is consistently upgraded to address the latest threats.

If your Chicago-based company is in the market for a new firewall solution, you have two choices for implementation: purchase firewall software and implement the firewall on an in-house model, or outsource your firewall needs to a provider of IT support in Chicago. Below are four of the primary benefits that come with choosing the latter option. read more

Since its unveiling back in September, the buzz around the Apple Watch has been constant. The latest news for the not-yet-released wearable is the announcement from medical device maker Dexcom. Dexcom has been showing off its diabetes glucose monitoring app that will display glucose reading on iOS devices. The company reports that the app will be ready when Apple Watch is launched in April.

29 million Americans have diabetes, with 5-10 percent being Type 1. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune condition in which the body is unable to transform glucose into energy. Insulin administrations are necessary for Type 1 diabetes patients. If blood sugar levels become too high or low, it can cause complications including strokes and kidney disease. Currently, patients carry around a pager-like device to read glucose levels. The Apple Watch could soon make that process easier. read more

Tailor-made IT support for your Chicago business is similar to tailored clothing: it fits perfectly. Even so, some companies avoid tailor-made IT solutions in hopes of saving money by purchasing one-size-fits-all solutions. In many cases, the money saved on such solutions is negligible when compared to the long-term financial benefits of a tailored solution. No company wants to be in this position; below are four reasons why it should never have to be.

Businesses Have Unique IT Needs
Many businesses have unique IT needs that can’t be effectively addressed with one-size-fits-all IT solutions. Instead of choosing a service package that contains certain services that are seldom used, your company can implement services that specifically address its needs. The key, of course, is to partner with a provider that specializes in developing unique IT strategies. read more

2014 was a great year for so many things: Frozen mania, the iPhone 6, potato salad, Sharknado 2 and so much more. Unfortunately, a big trend this past year was hacking. With news of data leaks from large companies coming out every couple weeks, 2014 could definitely be known as the year of the hack. Here are five of the biggest security breaches of 2014.

Home Depot
In September, Home Depot was hit with a data breach that left 53 million people’s information exposed. Hackers used a third-party vendor’s login information to gain access to the company’s network. So far, the leak has cost the company more than $148 million, and more lawsuits are on the way. read more

The holidays are right around the corner! Whether you’re buying something for your significant other, your sibling or your mother-in-law, you can’t go wrong with some awesome technology. Here are a few of our picks for this holiday season:

 3doodler 3D Printing Pen ($99)

For the more creative people, you can give them the gift of 3D printing. 3doodler is the world’s first 3D printing pen and gives the average person the ability to experience 3D printing at their fingertips. It draws by extruding heated plastic that quickly cools and solidifies into a stable structure. read more