Users of Ascensio’s TeamLab Projects module can now access the software through their mobile devices thanks to the release of Android and iOS versions of the module. The mobile version offers all the functionality of the desktop version, enabling users to manage projects whilst away from the o[...]
Archive for August, 2011
August 25th, 2011 - 8:26 pm § in News
Ascensio offers project management tool for Android and iPhone
August 25th, 2011 - 7:45 pm § in News
Free helpdesk software for startups from Zendesk
Cloud-based help desk software vendor, Zendesk, is offering free 12 month subscriptions to its help desk solution to startups, so long as they’re affiliated with approved incubators. The global offer covers incubators such as: Excerate Labs, High-Tech Gründerfonds, HackFWD, Startupbootcamp, S[...]
August 23rd, 2011 - 9:51 pm § in Features
Scanner drivers explained
Generally speaking you do not need to worry about drivers when buying a popular brand name scanner, but it is worth understanding the basics to avoid potential confusion. The de facto standard which allows scanners and other optical devices to communicate with PCs is called TWAIN. The acronym purpor[...]
August 23rd, 2011 - 9:49 pm § in Reviews
Flatbed Scanner Reviews
UMAX Astra 4950 The Astra 4950 is an entry level flatbed scanner which offers 48 bit colour and a resolution of 1200 by 2400. The device features a 35mm film and negative scanner and comes with a selection of image editing and manipulation software. Although the device is largely designed for imagin[...]
August 23rd, 2011 - 9:45 pm § in Reviews
Sheet fed scanner reviews
Visioneer Strobe XP 200 If desk space is at a premium and you need a really tiny document scanner the Strobe XP 200 is about as miniscule as they come. The device is capable of scanning an A4 sheet in about 10 seconds, but since it has no sheet feeder the ppm speed depends largely [...][...]
August 16th, 2011 - 9:04 pm § in News
New reporting and analytics tool for online retailers
Edinburgh based retail software specialist, Open Plus, has announced the launch of InsitePlus, a new reporting and business analytics tool for high growth online retailers with turnovers of up to £50million. The software, which integrates with Magento eCommerce, enables retailers implement more int[...]
August 15th, 2011 - 9:05 pm § in News
Half of UK businesses overspending on energy costs
According to research from npower, 53 percent of SMEs in the UK are not taking any steps to monitor their energy efficiency and, consequently, are likely to be spending more than they need to on energy costs. 18 percent were unable to say whether they had reduced their energy usage over the past yea[...]
August 7th, 2011 - 8:54 pm § in News
Half of small business owners use personal funds to keep their company solvent
According to recent research, 47 percent of UK small business owners have injected personal cash in the company to keep it running, with 13 percent having to remortgage their family homes. The average amount of personal cash used to bale out their business is £20,400, and 27 percent of small compan[...]