Evolution Of The Office (Then/Now)

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">We take going to work at the office everyday for granted but do you ever stop to think just how much office life has changed over the years?</span></span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />This infographic by <a href="http://www.smart-pa.com/" target="_blank">Smart PA</a> is full of facts and visuals with key dates in history that have changed the business world allowing it to grow and develop at a faster rate then ever before. From telephones and computers being introduced to air conditioning and video conferencing. We wonder what the future may hold for office life going forward….</span></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><img alt="Evolution Of The Office (Then/Now)" src="http://www.smart-pa.com/assets/evolution-of-the-office-infographic.jpg" style="max-width: 100%;" /></div>

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Why Cabs Are Slowly Replacing Auto Rickshaws in India?

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> In the last few years, large cab companies have popped up across the country. Meeru and Dot cabs were some of the first few to be launched on a large scale. Back then, the cab service was too costly and only a handful of people were using it. But now, with cab companies like <a href="http://www.grabon.in/uber-coupons/" target="_blank">Uber</a> and Ola, there’s a slight chance that cab companies will slowly erase the Auto Rickshaw concept from India. Here why. </span></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> Price</span></h3><h3><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"></span></h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWS25hBtebhOQ0Enfu4sg8pDjrXIs9WKfcEVSWI7tyjxc3fbhOcUi7uiejGGmTUCFeN65-pgqOzwPfdI1tBJUeqKMo5O_3rgKsX9c0ArA7sY9pVsiAOUZf2scJ0Hvl5hrbVi4Pu9LrpUg/s1600/auto.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Price of auto rickshaws over cabs" border="0" height="251" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWS25hBtebhOQ0Enfu4sg8pDjrXIs9WKfcEVSWI7tyjxc3fbhOcUi7uiejGGmTUCFeN65-pgqOzwPfdI1tBJUeqKMo5O_3rgKsX9c0ArA7sY9pVsiAOUZf2scJ0Hvl5hrbVi4Pu9LrpUg/s400/auto.jpg" title="Price of auto rickshaws over cabs" width="550" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">One thing stopping people from using cabs so easily was the obscene rates they charged passengers. But today that has changed. With the coming of new cab companies, some cabs have even become cheaper than autos! Now tell me why in the world would you travel in an auto when you can have a comfortable ride at such a cheap price. <br /> </span><br /><div style="text-align: left;"></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Comfort</span></h3><h3><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"></span></h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitF9S9yZtRhpZ88WOGkf7Nmd24B8rtImUEyMN8JLgnXBQZ69js8EXYb6nJqgIDA_URcr142yp3cY9loUeeJ8ZAbdyirrZ4TbrSfS5-9Ouk3ScnPZQeZKDv042Ok3rnYuYHrOwqh2KoVF8/s1600/comfort.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Comfort in a cab" border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitF9S9yZtRhpZ88WOGkf7Nmd24B8rtImUEyMN8JLgnXBQZ69js8EXYb6nJqgIDA_URcr142yp3cY9loUeeJ8ZAbdyirrZ4TbrSfS5-9Ouk3ScnPZQeZKDv042Ok3rnYuYHrOwqh2KoVF8/s400/comfort.jpg" title="Comfort in a cab" width="550" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Cabs have air conditioning, proper seats, speed and a smooth ride. Ever since cab companies are offering such low rates, it became hard to justify why one should travel in an auto. When you can have such a smooth and comfortable ride at such low rates, cabs are the perfect mode of transport for anybody. This difference has already effected auto rickshaw drivers negatively as their previous customers are slowly shifting to cabs.<br /> </span><br /><div style="text-align: left;"></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Free ride concept</span></h3><h3><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"></span></h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinJyEnBpS3yaFtxLmoZwehKfIRPKvopJoo-F_qcSOB3H_WJglrHQKvvCq5Y2M2wgu_yZPpNfSiSAdUvHO35iyiAkenhjj8JuKUSKP1IKfLMIDTobqYGESbqdsf4vbJeiiuJwMf4bsyiao/s1600/freeRide.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Free ride concept" border="0" height="186" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinJyEnBpS3yaFtxLmoZwehKfIRPKvopJoo-F_qcSOB3H_WJglrHQKvvCq5Y2M2wgu_yZPpNfSiSAdUvHO35iyiAkenhjj8JuKUSKP1IKfLMIDTobqYGESbqdsf4vbJeiiuJwMf4bsyiao/s400/freeRide.jpg" title="Free ride concept" width="550" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Cab companies have a unique ability of offering free rides for their customers. <a href="http://www.grabon.in/olacabs-coupons/" target="_blank">Ola cabs coupons</a> and Uber promo code have become a rage in urban cities. People use these and ride around at discounted rates. Sometimes these coupon codes even give free rides which is really making people to prefer using cabs. Discounts and free rides are not something auto rickshaws can offer. This way cabs have an upper hand.</span></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> Convenience</span></h3><h3><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"></span></h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd1m-ZURm3RMvcEr7rKzLSLCDaPNG1X2lwsERWRFoIgraFtygsWUxf4FDoNRJFXOg4bSKJZQUsLyos1jhnRKEoQTHaaoQ80Nlnao44PR0sHKWQTAVBAUs1j-OAEa9NG_K6eZ-4BGnIpWU/s1600/convenience.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Convenience while driving" border="0" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd1m-ZURm3RMvcEr7rKzLSLCDaPNG1X2lwsERWRFoIgraFtygsWUxf4FDoNRJFXOg4bSKJZQUsLyos1jhnRKEoQTHaaoQ80Nlnao44PR0sHKWQTAVBAUs1j-OAEa9NG_K6eZ-4BGnIpWU/s400/convenience.jpg" title="Convenience while driving" width="550" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Using cabs is always more convenient than autos. You can book a ride in advance and expect it to come on time. Cabs are also available in abundance today. So you can even book a cab on the spot and track it over their app. Another unique feature is how drivers are equipped with GPS devices. That way, even if you don’t know the way, the driver can find it over the GPS and take you to your destination. <br /><br /> So it is quite clear, cabs are a much better option than auto rickshaws. The only thing holding them back is the awareness of their service. The more people realize the advantages, the less they will use autos. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><u><b>Author Bio: </b></u><br /> Sravanthi is an employee at GrabOn.in. She is an avid reader and writer too, and has good experience in blogging. She loves to pen down her thoughts on a wide range of topics. You can spot her blog postings on a large number of blogs and websites.</span></div>

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AXS Map: Crowdsourced Accessibility Reviews of Businesses

<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/4Chta29jjXQ" width="560"></iframe><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiABzV_gKQ5m0T2Ap2wyjmPRzyUU6WNd2tIt_C-PDbWOV0_PLKG7rXvu4JPj-rCiqYXI1O9gcIt9I7WYMoZ7Dp4GtFMZKTSVlurNmv9UVM_sWFmkTS9LX0DyQEUitiR9Ayi29NbJ9z2oY/s1600/icon175x175.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="75" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiABzV_gKQ5m0T2Ap2wyjmPRzyUU6WNd2tIt_C-PDbWOV0_PLKG7rXvu4JPj-rCiqYXI1O9gcIt9I7WYMoZ7Dp4GtFMZKTSVlurNmv9UVM_sWFmkTS9LX0DyQEUitiR9Ayi29NbJ9z2oY/s200/icon175x175.png" width="75" /></a>AXS Map is an app available for iOS and Android that allows users to rank the accessibility of local businesses. Using the location of the device users can search for nearby businesses and rank the accessibility of the location in very basic terms. More detailed accessibility information and information for people with a wider range of disabilities would improve the app.<br /><br />While accessibility standards established by the government are exact and technical, AXS Map uses a star rating system. For example, a businesses that is easily accessible to people with disabilities would earn a five star ranking. The app also allows users to rank a business based on the noise level, which can be helpful for people with hearing impairments, and by light which can be helpful for people with visual impairments.<br /><br />I was recently involved in a "Mapathon" were a group of people used the app to map parts of the city. This experience helped me understand the value of the app, as some businesses had serious accessibility issues such as numerous steps with no ramps.<br /><br />The data that is inputted through the app or the website can then be viewed by people interested in the accessibility of a business. For example, a person with a physical disability could check the app to make sure that a coffee shop had a ramp.<br /><br />If the AXS Map platform becomes popular it could even prompt businesses with poor rating to make improvements.<br /><br />While the concept behind AXS Map is good, the implementation is a little rough. The app is not intuitive to use and can be frustrating. However, it does work once you get familiar with the interface. The app also requires users to enter their email which could steer some users away.<br /><br />To use AXS Map visit <a href="http://axsmap.com/">AXSMap.com</a> or download the app for iOS and Android. <a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=6&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CDgQFjAF&url=https%3A%2F%2Fitunes.apple.com%2Fus%2Fapp%2Faxs-map-v2%2Fid554015666%3Fmt%3D8&ei=Ev2PVYuzDserggS78YCAAg&usg=AFQjCNFZrY1ZjcqEmGxnh9ihHWc_T0Mh9A&sig2=FzUfV6ccjOrojIMHHhpNtA&bvm=bv.96783405,d.eXY">Click here</a> to download the app for iOS and <a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=7&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CD8QFjAG&url=https%3A%2F%2Fplay.google.com%2Fstore%2Fapps%2Fdetails%3Fid%3Dcom.axslab.axsmap%26hl%3Den&ei=Ev2PVYuzDserggS78YCAAg&usg=AFQjCNFP6uHYfu5nXlWhRVJ3YeOMFH-QgA&sig2=zPGZN_pO48DYA3-3p8DqFg&bvm=bv.96783405,d.eXY">click here</a> to download the app for Android.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></div>

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Inspiration Maps Updated with iPhone Support and More

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhroPT3ryaC4zeMXoZaJvxJaqehKI3F90YkQdFqQeKTbckvZ4U93JRMPEXjJhZxwLJ0p-tQ5l218I5io0YnT1gI-qtMd1wyrBMbQEMvxuUoVE9eUhOarToy78nEJvDJBELukJgJYfGx6gI/s1600/screen322x572.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Inspiration Maps displayed on iPhone 6" border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhroPT3ryaC4zeMXoZaJvxJaqehKI3F90YkQdFqQeKTbckvZ4U93JRMPEXjJhZxwLJ0p-tQ5l218I5io0YnT1gI-qtMd1wyrBMbQEMvxuUoVE9eUhOarToy78nEJvDJBELukJgJYfGx6gI/s320/screen322x572.jpeg" title="" width="180" /></a></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCVVyCDvvUwIqho1RSicP1a4ON3WUs5UeptqBEDTriCkUOVYGkvkb85U3Cm7MNSv5k69hHETQkMxXB-fQ3qwm9Zw1xDC28Rza_xTUkjFOZvCRT7qBHmekBw_1Zra77OcJVbaT8wqd4xJw/s1600/mzl.fvqzdqfb.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Inspiration Maps icon" border="0" height="75" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCVVyCDvvUwIqho1RSicP1a4ON3WUs5UeptqBEDTriCkUOVYGkvkb85U3Cm7MNSv5k69hHETQkMxXB-fQ3qwm9Zw1xDC28Rza_xTUkjFOZvCRT7qBHmekBw_1Zra77OcJVbaT8wqd4xJw/s200/mzl.fvqzdqfb.png" title="" width="75" /></a>The mind mapping and outlining app <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2013/08/inspiration-maps-for-ipad-mind-mapping.html">Inspiration Maps</a>, which was previously only available on the iPad, is now available on the iPhone as well. The app is a valuable tool to help students organize their ideas and start the writing process. Users can drag text boxes around the screen to easily produce webs of ideas. Inspiration Maps is particularly helpful when writing about complex topics that require a well planned and organized essay. Inspiration Maps can be also be helpful when beginning an essay to visualize the structure that the written piece will take.</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">With the <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2014/09/what-larger-screen-iphone-means-for.html">larger screen iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 plus</a> in makes sense to bring the app to the iPhone. If you are concerned about not having enough room to effectively use the app on your iPhone, a free version is <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/inspiration-maps/id510031612?mt=8">available here</a>.</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The update also makes in easier to select multiple text boxes or images at the same time. Now users can press and hold on the screen in order to lasso a group of images.</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The updated app is available for $10 is the App Store. <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/inspiration-maps/id510173686?ls=1&mt=8">Click here</a> to download the app. Click read more below to view more screenshots of Inspiration Maps for iPhone.<br /><br /><a name="more"></a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://a1.mzstatic.com/us/r30/Purple7/v4/4c/bc/f5/4cbcf5de-1f70-7ab5-51d7-7d6d510a74cc/screen322x572.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="graphic highlighting brainstorming" border="0" height="320" src="http://a1.mzstatic.com/us/r30/Purple7/v4/4c/bc/f5/4cbcf5de-1f70-7ab5-51d7-7d6d510a74cc/screen322x572.jpeg" title="" width="180" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://a4.mzstatic.com/us/r30/Purple1/v4/f6/f0/5a/f6f05a85-a9cb-10df-6809-933f6f8a8a43/screen322x572.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="screenshot showing ability to add graphics, notes, hyperlinks, and audio" border="0" height="320" src="http://a4.mzstatic.com/us/r30/Purple1/v4/f6/f0/5a/f6f05a85-a9cb-10df-6809-933f6f8a8a43/screen322x572.jpeg" title="" width="180" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://a1.mzstatic.com/us/r30/Purple7/v4/27/9d/08/279d0829-bc60-c8d6-f3f6-9d60e7758a2f/screen322x572.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="screenshot showing the ability to flip between web and outline view" border="0" height="320" src="http://a1.mzstatic.com/us/r30/Purple7/v4/27/9d/08/279d0829-bc60-c8d6-f3f6-9d60e7758a2f/screen322x572.jpeg" title="" width="180" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://a3.mzstatic.com/us/r30/Purple1/v4/7a/d5/22/7ad52220-52a1-e0a5-25b9-50b425bbd330/screen322x572.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://a3.mzstatic.com/us/r30/Purple1/v4/7a/d5/22/7ad52220-52a1-e0a5-25b9-50b425bbd330/screen322x572.jpeg" width="180" /></a></div></div>

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Bright Future for Apple Accessibility with Lisa P. Jackson in the Lead

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRikDKO34Kpnlcv_YxMMr2bC4-eYe0c2Ow6wO0xm2f-L5asn3Sj3o9mzwfpveJDK4pslM4H2zuRnQ3NN3M5GSy-rrD5h7GR7zdEt2ApbqmRzxZpz5tWuKUmZ93WUOhNywKrJpiN5SElO4/s1600/lisa_hero-2.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Headshot of Jackson wearing red shirt" border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRikDKO34Kpnlcv_YxMMr2bC4-eYe0c2Ow6wO0xm2f-L5asn3Sj3o9mzwfpveJDK4pslM4H2zuRnQ3NN3M5GSy-rrD5h7GR7zdEt2ApbqmRzxZpz5tWuKUmZ93WUOhNywKrJpiN5SElO4/s320/lisa_hero-2.png" title="Lisa P. Jackson" width="309" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Apple recently updated the bio of Lisa P. Jackson to reflect her new role overseeing <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2015/03/apple-watch-accessibility-possibilities.html">accessibility</a> at Apple. This expands her previous responsibilities of overseeing environmental initiatives at Apple. Ms. Jackson's official title is now Vice President of Environment, Policy and Social Initiatives. Apple CEO Tim Cook has been vocal regarding his views of the importance of accessibility. This new management change, which puts a Vice President level executive in charge of accessibility for the first time, seemingly reaffirms Apple's long-standing commitment to <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2014/06/ios-8-more-accessible-than-ever.html">accessibility</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2014/09/apple-releases-ios-8-with-major.html">Apple</a> has been a leader in accessibility. Its products include superior accessibility features out of the box. Features such as <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2014/12/apples-new-app-return-policy-in-europe.html">VoiceOver</a>, Speak Selection, Zoom, <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2012/06/today-apple-announced-ios-6-new-update.html">AssistiveTouch</a>, and Switch Control give people with disabilities equal access to Apple products at no additional charge.From personal experience I can say that these features are truly life changing and positively impact many people.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Even considering Apple's past success there are areas for possible improvement. One example involves training sales people about the accessibility features. On recent trips to Apple Stores, I have had some experiences that are not consistent with Apple's commitment to accessibility. For example, the Apple Watch on display had its accessibility features disabled. While Apple likely wants to limit confusion for customers who do not use accessibility features, this does not promote equal access. Part of the magic of the Apple Store is being able to walk up to a shinny new product and try it out. With the accessibility features disabled, and the sales people unfamiliar with how to enable these features, users with disabilities don't have an opportunity to fully explore the product. Apple should be showing off these features, not hiding them. Apple would be doing a great service to its customers with disabilities to prepare its store employees to talk about accessibility features as well as they talk about other features.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Ms. Jackson has proven herself to be a very capable leader.  She has the ability to continue Apple's accessibility superiority and solve existing challenges. Her work on environmental initiatives has been very successful, propelling Apple towards the top of the technology industry in terms of sustainability. The future of Apple product accessibility seems bright, and I am excited to see what innovations come next.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">To read Lisa Jackson's full bio from Apple <a href="http://www.apple.com/pr/bios/lisa-jackson.html">click here</a>. Photo credit: Apple.</div>

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Flash Storage And Modern Businesses: Why It Works

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwyZ0QA_t9iW8hPMsTdDeiz2qQtxBEuNz0qRtM6FLpEOTVQYxr1KOkGMulSTsPQUBSRnIP7z0UyE6uNd1l0pae2d-hZ3aLSQ06_4XN5g-GYxpI7WpSximDs_tsMfSfNJdohjtpnn5ldes/s1600/flash-storage-and-modern-business.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Flash Storage And Modern Businesses: Why It Works" border="0" height="249" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwyZ0QA_t9iW8hPMsTdDeiz2qQtxBEuNz0qRtM6FLpEOTVQYxr1KOkGMulSTsPQUBSRnIP7z0UyE6uNd1l0pae2d-hZ3aLSQ06_4XN5g-GYxpI7WpSximDs_tsMfSfNJdohjtpnn5ldes/s400/flash-storage-and-modern-business.png" title="Flash Storage And Modern Businesses" width="550" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">Flash storage is the wave of the future for computers, mobile phones, notebooks, laptops and powerful business computer systems. Many businesses are transitioning to flash storage from their basic storage systems and hard drives. However, some business owners are still confused about flash storage and how it works in terms of network storage and business efficiency. The following can explain some of the benefits of flash storage as well as a brief description of what flash storage is.</span></span><br /><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">What Is Flash Storage for a Business?</span></h3><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">All businesses have a family of computers in it at some place. Those computers have storage systems for files, pictures, documents, music, projects, applications and the like. Flash memory is different from RAM or random access memory. RAM is the computer’s main storage system. Flash memory is a separate storage system that does not need power to it to operate. Use of flash memory is inexpensive as compared to conventional memory. Units that have flash memory can go through the booting process without ever causing the hard drive to spin. RAM requires constant power to it, and it is highly expensive.</span></span><br /><h3><span style="font-family: inherit;">How Flash Memory Is Designed</span></h3><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">A flash storage system is a small unit with a memory chip and a flash controller. The chip is the part of the system that stores the data while the controller works in harmony with the RAM cache. The cache is what buffers the data that is going in and out of the memory chips, and the buffering enhances the speed and performance of the memory.</span></span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">Flash is becoming more prevalent than conventional storage systems is. Business and individuals are turning to products that have flash memory because of the benefits that they are experiencing with data storage and network storage.</span></span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">The following are a few reasons that flash memory is quickly replacing hard drives:</span></span><br /><h3><span style="font-family: inherit;">Less Power Consumption</span></h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW5nRI_ThgNBOji6e8B2n-sV88IkIHzXYSYmWczWNgYttTYLGDMRw0oZNUQYeTV1cF5qf68PGG1eUwkK9hujsuRuZSEay4r-Wif0xy-CwxGKSUSzk3gUFt8OmbtMyP23USnEF_Td6Gsro/s1600/flash-memory-less-power.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Less Power Consumption" border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW5nRI_ThgNBOji6e8B2n-sV88IkIHzXYSYmWczWNgYttTYLGDMRw0oZNUQYeTV1cF5qf68PGG1eUwkK9hujsuRuZSEay4r-Wif0xy-CwxGKSUSzk3gUFt8OmbtMyP23USnEF_Td6Gsro/s400/flash-memory-less-power.jpg" title="Less Power Consumption" width="550" /> </a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">Flash drives have no mechanical parts that move around, so they automatically consume less power than a conventional memory unit. In fact, a unit with flash memory will use 50 percent less power than a unit that has a conventional memory system will use. Additionally, flash drives provide unlimited access to files. Flash units have no limitations on them, so they can find files milliseconds faster than units that do not have flash can.</span></span><br /><h3><span style="font-family: inherit;">Data Center Compactness</span></h3><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">Many of today’s small units have completely abandoned hard drives and moved to flash memory because of the compactness that they provide.</span></span><br /><h3><span style="font-family: inherit;">Overall Cost Effectiveness</span></h3><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">One of the best features of flash storage is that it can save a business money. Switching to flash storage can make a business environment more secure, as well.</span></span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">An interested business representative can contact a reliable provider to discuss the available options for flash storage and network storage. The person can help connect the business owner with solutions that can increase capacity and performance. Smart technology solutions are available for businesses of every sizes. Providers are on standby to assist a business that wants to grow and mature with the ever-advancing technology.</span></span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><u><b>Author Bio:</b></u></span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">Katrina racks them in for the market leader of custom racking products at Rack Solutions - <a href="http://www.racksolutions.com/" target="_blank">visit us today</a>.</span></span></div>

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5 Ways Voice Recognition Is Now A Part of Our Everyday Lives

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Voice recognition software used to be the realm of science fiction, with practical applications rarely extending beyond devices that could recognize a few carefully selected words. When voice recognition hit computers, it became possible to train the computer to recognize your voice. However, this rarely resulted in perfectly accurate results. Now, people are communicating with devices, typing emails and improving their lives using natural speech patterns. As we take a look at the five ways voice recognition software has changed our lives, keep in mind the history and development required to reach this amazing point in history.</span></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Telephone Menus </span></h3><h3><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"></span></h3><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Most businesses now have the option to speak your commands when you call a company. You might be presented with a list of options, or get a prompt to ask for what you're looking for in just a few words. Banks might allow you to ask for your balance, check the latest deposits or transfer money to another account all without touching any keys on the phone. This is extremely useful for people who are not able to free their hands to type, or that are working on other activities while attempting to complete errands.</span></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Cell Phones</span></h3><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Most cell phones use voice recognition software to help you find what you need. Apple's Siri is a prime example of voice-activated software that helps you find information, get things done and even play around on your phone. If you're ever in the mood for a joke, ask your device to tell you a joke and see what it says. People with <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2014/10/19/fashion/how-apples-siri-became-one-autistic-boys-bff.html?_r=0" target="_blank">mild forms of autism</a> have even used these response features to connect with the world and develop their social skills. The technology has come a long way, and is now used very comfortably in a variety of situations.</span><br /><div style="text-align: left;"></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Voice Recognition Replaces Typing</span></h3><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Many people who work in business now use voice recognition software to dictate their emails and other communications. The technology has reached a point where a good degree of accuracy can be obtained. After typing the email, a quick glance over the text can help detect any errors. This technology can save a significant amount of time for people who don't type quickly, or that need to work on other projects while responding to communications. The technology also extends to opening up applications on your computer, typing reports and controlling various aspects of the operating system. As the technology continues to improve, voice recognition software may eventually make the keyboard less relevant.</span></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Home Environment Controls </span></h3><h3><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"></span></h3><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Many new thermostats and other controllers around your house now respond to voice recognition. You can turn your thermostat up or down by simply activating the voice recognition software. Enable or disable your home's alarm through a specially designed voice recognition app. Virtually everything in your home can be controlled using smart apps installed on your phone. The ability to use your voice to manage and control your environment poses a huge benefit for those with too much on their plate.</span></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Driving Your Car</span></h3><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Navigation control, thermostat features, radio and your stereo in your car can now be controlled using just your voice. The technology allows you to adjust your route, play a selected song or artist, and drive more safely. By removing the distraction of fiddling with buttons while you drive, it makes it safer for both you and everyone else on the road. Phone calls can be answered without having to pick up your phone, and your entire car's audio system can be turned into a microphone and speaker to make and receive calls. As the technology continues to improve more safety mechanisms will be introduced to improve the experience of driving your car.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><u><b>Author Bio:</b></u> </span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Jessica Kane is a professional blogger who writes about technology and other gadgets and gizmos aplenty. She currently writes for Total Voice Tech, her go to for <a href="http://www.totalvoicetech.com/Dragon-Medical-Practice-Edition-Speech-Recognition-Software.html" target="_blank">all professional Dragon products</a>.</span></div>

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