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How to Predict the Future of Technology

Dec 11, 2011   //   by Delta Comtech   //   Technology News

Microsoft has come over all Mystic Meg with its October video release, showing a vision for the not-so-distant future. So just a bit of fun or the shape of things to come?

Spectacles that serve as instant language translators; fridges with interactive screens on their doors that provide information on the food inside… no these are not features of Ridley Scott’s upcoming Blade Runner sequel, but a proposed insight into what the future of technology could really hold, presented to us by those boffins at Microsoft.

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Taking care of IT for East Cheshire Hospice

Dec 6, 2011   //   by Delta Comtech   //   Case Studies, News

Delta Comtech is celebrating a successful project at the East Cheshire Hospice, a registered charity based in Macclesfield providing special care for adults suffering from life-limiting illnesses for which there is no cure.

Our goal for this project was to examine the present network and provide a solution that would support the hospice both now and into the future. We analysed the current situation, looked at how the hospice worked and planned a system that would function within the current requirements as well as making the network both easier to use and administer.

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Windows XP: Going Strong 10 Years On – But Why?

Nov 30, 2011   //   by Delta Comtech   //   Technology News

As Windows XP celebrates its 10th birthday, a survey has sought to discover why it still remains popular. The responses reveal it may not be a simple case of user satisfaction with the package.

An expert has suggested the reason many have still not upgraded from Windows XP may be more to do with lethargy from IT departments than customer satisfaction.

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Keep your Data Private on Public Wi-Fi

Nov 27, 2011   //   by Delta Comtech   //   Security News, Technology News

Wi-Fi may be very handy, but convenience may turn into a nightmare should your privacy be compromised. Follow our tips to ensure you stay safe when using public Wi-Fi.

Don’t assume your data will be private

We generally know how to secure our wireless routers at home and the importance of doing so. But often the same people will gladly use Wi-Fi in an airport, coffee shop, etc. without a second thought.

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