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Apple chief executive Steve Jobs has predicted that personal computers running Microsoft’s Windows operating system are in a permanent decline.

At the D: All Things Digital conference in Los Angeles, Jobs said Windows computers would decline in popularity as people used other means to connect to the internet, consume content and work.

Jobs was referring to the rapid spread of smartphones and other internet-connected devices, such Apple’s newly-launched iPad, which he said would continue to evolve.

Jobs cited security issues, poor battery life and difficulty in use as drawbacks to the PC laptop.

His assertion has been met with support from executives and other technology and entertainment companies, according to the Financial Times.

Jeffrey Katzenberg, chief executive of DreamWorks Animation, said he had stopped using a laptop in favour of an Apple iPad and a BlackBerry, made by Research in Motion (RIM).

Dan’l Lewin, the Microsoft executive who manages relations with Silicon Valley allies, said that many more types of hardware would come into use, but that this did not necessarily mean a decline in revenues for Microsoft as the number of users continued to increase.

Apple recently surpassed Microsoft in stock market value, marking a significant comeback this decade, which Jobs described as “surreal” after several failed products in the 1980s and 1990s.

In April, Apple reported 2010 second fiscal quarter revenue of $13.5bn and net quarterly profit of $3.07bn, a 90% increase in profit compared with the year before.

Apple sold 2.94 million Macintosh computers during the quarter, representing a 33% increase over the same quarter the year before. iPhone sales were up 131% to 8.75 million units.

Sales of Apple’s iPad have continued to exceed expectations, with the company reporting more than two million units sold in just under two months since the product was launched

Find an IT Company That’s Right for Your Business

The decision to outsource IT Services by hiring an Information Technology Management Company may be intimidating, however, it may be one of the most cost effective business decisions you make. This is especially true if you have less than 50 employees within your organization. Your company may have an internal IT Department that works specifically on Desktop Repair but when it comes to Network Infrastructure and Network Security, the integrity of your valuable business data and application stability may be in jeopardy.

If your organization needs to more forward with technology solutions but you are overwhelmed by the endless amount available IT Services and Solutions, now is the time to bring in the experts at Orange County Computer.Business Solutions in the world of technology is everchanging. Today’s solution may not be right for tomorrow. Obviously, you need a healthy helping of ‘techspertise’ in your corner. Fortunately, there are a few things you can do to find an IT consulting company matched to your needs and budget.

First and foremost, identify the current technology strengths and weeknesses within your company. Know your objectives: How can a new business solution help reach your company goals? Look at your current IT expenses. True, you may be in the dark regarding the technology your business requires. Secondly, be aware of the services provided by a prospective IT consultant. The following are essential for any business:

• Hardware and Software Licensing Solutions – Enhance profits by safeguarding your business against losses resulting from software piracy, intellectual property theft, as well as helping to differentiate your product brand.
• Networking Infrastructure Solutions and Managed Services – Involves planning, implementing, and overseeing a business network that incorporates data, voice, video, wireless and real-time applications, as well as virtual data centers.
• Volume Licensing Solutions – Necessary for a business requiring multiple product licenses but not multiple copies of a particular software.
• Outsourced IT Services – Provide assistance with a number of issues, including Network Security, Virus & Spyware, Data Backup, Network Troubleshooting, System Administration, User Management

Finally, check those references. Talk to the consultant’s clients and even see samples of their work. A case study or two will help, too.

Following these guidelines will definitely help you to find the optimum IT services. As with anything else, it pays to do your homework.

If you’d like to learn more about how an IT consultant can boost your business productivity, Orange County Computer is ready to help.

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Maximize Efficiency With Data Management and Storage Solutions.  Data Management encompasses a broad field of knowledge. Basically, it’s the discipline of managing and enhancing the value of digital information for a business or organization. It’s counterpart, Storage Solutions, covers all devices and media that retain digital information for use by a business. Examples of popular data storage components are hard drives, RAM and ROM chips, magnetic tape, and servers. Data Management and Storage Solutions go hand in hand to ensure the quality and proper transmission of information within and beyond an organization. Improper storage or management of data spells big time trouble for a business, often slowing network traffic down to a counterproductive crawl. Not a good thing if efficiency and reliability are important to your enterprise.   Fortunately, businesses can choose from a number of reliable hardware wonders designed to optimize the management and storage of all that valuable digital information. The following three rank high on the list.  HP Proliant DL Storage Servers – Built for businesses in need of high-efficiency, low-risk email, networking, virtualization and messaging solutions. These servers offer the ultimate in reliability, as well as ease of implementation.   Dell Storage Servers – Offer a wide range of high-performance solutions targeting the storage needs of  virtually any type of business. From file sharing to disaster recovery, the Dell workhorses provide round-the-clock reliability.  Storage Pro Servers – A special offering from the team at Orange County Computer, these fully customizable file storage units provide businesses with a number of powerful options. Able to store up to 12TB of data, all of these servers are designed to be compliant with existing or new network environments.   As a proven leader among Orange County Data Solution specialists, Orange County Computer is an authorized partner with both Dell and HP. By offering such an impressive breadth of options, OCC can help your business target the most productive data storage solutions and file management solutions.

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Is Your Business Protected With the Right Data Storage Solution?

It’s a risk every business faces. It arrives without warning. But one thing is for certain. When systems fail, the loss of mission critical business data can be staggering.

Catastrophic Data Loss can occur for variety of reasons. What can you do to defend your company? Simple. Be ready. It is in the best interest of any business to have a Disaster Recover Plan firmly in place. An effective plan should include a proven Data Storage Solution, which provides companies with info-backup in the event of failure. Two of the most effective data storage solutions are NAS and SANS. Each offers powerful protection to a full range of businesses.

NAS or Network Attached Storage consists of both hard disks and specialized software. It is perfectly-suited to smaller businesses seeking an easy and budget-friendly method of attaining speedy data access. Businesses that implement NAS typically see sizable gains in both performance and productivity. High on the list of NAS advantages are its value and user-friendliness. The typical system is a breeze to install, deploy, and manage, even if an IT staff is not on board.

For larger businesses and organizations, SANS or Storage Area Networks offer heroic protection against data failure. One of the high points of SANS is speed. Thanks to a sophisticated, fiber optic-based Fiber Channel, the network sends data zipping like greased lightning through an interconnection of workstations, mainframes, servers, data storage systems and other peripherals, even at long-distances. This makes SANS the perfect choice for banks, health insurance entities, and any other organizations with a large employee population transmitting data round the clock.

Whether SANS or NAS, an effective data storage solution offers businesses large and small proven protection against catastrophic data failure. If you’d like to learn more about benefiting from these important safeguards, we’re ready to help. Orange County Computer  has provided data storage solutions for companies throughout Orange County and beyond since 1998.

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