used with permission from the Microsoft Devices Blog Writing a report, research paper or even a novel is easy on your Surface. The Surface family of devices is known for its versatility, and nowhere is that more evident than in the many ways you can interact with your...
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10 low-cost ways to market your business
used with permission from Microsoft For Your Business Too many small-business owners think marketing is like a trip to the dentist—something you just have to do every six months or so. When marketing is continuous and targeted, business gets easier. If prospects have...
Innovations you’ll be using next year
used with permission from HP Technology at Work As 2015 draws to a close, it's time to take a look at some of the innovative tech primed to make a splash in the New Year. While some of these tech trends have already begun to garner attention, what will really launch...
Thanks for a great year!
Wrapping up 2015 and our plans moving into 2016 2015 was a year of growth at SpireTech! I’d like to thank our employees and clients for making it all possible. As always, the tech industry is never boring and in constant change. As usual, we are always looking for...
Business after the EMV liability shift
used with permission from HP Technology at Work What is EMV chip card technology? Is it really more secure than magnetic stripe technology? Is compliance worth the cost of upgrading? It’s been over a month since the "EMV liability shift" went into effect in the U.S....
A new kind of smart car
used with the permission of http://thenetwork.cisco.com, by Mary Gorges With things like Bluetooth, sensors, cameras and even satellite radio becoming commonplace in today’s modern car, our vehicles are already ultra connected. But what if cars themselves were...
Encourage your kids to participate in the Hour of Code™
Computer science is a foundation for every student. Join us in encouraging your kids to try the Hour of Code. It's easy, free, and fun. My 12-yr old daughter tried an hour of Minecraft coding this weekend and enjoyed it. Sign up at hourofcode.com where...
SpireTech achieves Microsoft Cloud Service Provider 1-Tier status
SpireTech is excited to announce that we have been accepted into Microsoft's CSP (Cloud Service Provider) program at the direct, 1-Tier level. SpireTech clients can now enjoy unified billing, support, and management services for Office 365 and Azure products....
Safe Online Shopping For The Holiday Season
used with permission from Norton by Symantec, by Nadia Kovacs The holidays are just around the corner, and that means many of us will be making purchases online to avoid large crowds and busy mall traffic, especially during Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Sometimes it...
The state of the cloud: Adoption is rising
used with the permission of http://thenetwork.cisco.com by Laurence Cruz Survey: Cloud adoption climbs but strategy lags—even as forward-thinking companies recognize both will help them capitalize on upcoming market transitions. Cloud adoption is on the rise and...