Why Should You Not Opt for Free Remote Monitoring Software?

In this era of globalization, everything is easily accessible. From accessing the information to downloading the software, almost everything is just a click away. This world has been shrunk to a small room, and the credit for this scenario goes to the internet technology. Yes, we are talking about the groundbreaking technology that is simply known as the internet or net or even 'web' at times.

With the advent of World Wide Web (WWW) in the late 90s, it became evident that this technology has a bright future ahead. After globalization, internet, and numerous developments in wireless communications technology, we finally wind up here, i.e., today.

At present, we are just one click away from accessing tons of information and multimedia as well. We don't rely on computer systems for accessing the net because we now have smartphones, tablets, etc.

In today's globally competitive world, everything has become easy. And that is the best as well as the worst thing about this world. Nowadays, we have millions of downloadable software available on the internet. It is almost impossible to differentiate between the good ones and the bad ones. It all depends on the promotion of your product. The better you promote, the better are the sales. But to maintain the increasing graph of your sales chart, you should focus more on providing quality to the people.

Anything that is preceded by the word 'free' becomes automatically interesting. Yes, interesting, only for a short period. As already mentioned above, the quality of your product is what ultimately attracts the consumers. In this article, we are going to discuss the revolutionary technology known as remote monitoring and control and about its free version as well.

RemoteMonitoring Software

In recent years, predictive maintenance technology has been completely transformed, and the credit goes to 'remote monitoring and control'. Many IT outsourcing companies provide remote monitoring and management software to their clients. This way, it becomes easier for the clients to manage their infrastructure as well as monitor the activities of their employees.

As per the new trend, some of the companies have been offering remote monitoring software as freeware. Yes, freeware, that means no cost is charged for using the services of this software. This freeware is not exactly free as there are different versions of this software available for download.

Some websites are charging the people for using the premium version of the software, but the basic version has always been free. As we know that ever coin has two sides, so there are advantages as well as disadvantages associated with this remote monitoring freeware. But, in this case, the cons outweigh the pros. Here are the disadvantages associated with this freeware:

• Instability
  The remote monitoring freeware is often referred as a 'spyware'. It is because of its ability to spy on numerous systems. It can be efficiently used to monitor the internet usage, as well as the online activities of the employees. Due to the various features embedded in this software, it can become unstable at times. This is dangerous because it can have serious consequences related to data management.
• Ineffective
  It is almost impossible to monitor each and every online activity of the employees. Only those online activities that are carried out on the work systems can be monitored. It is difficult to track the activities that are carried out using different devices like tablet, pads, and smartphones.

How to Boost Your Employees' Performance in 2015?

Let us go to the basics and ask ourselves again: What is a company? As per numerous definitions in the internet and journals, a company is basically a collection of individuals who have a common aim. Yes, 'a collection of individuals' - that's our catch. All the employees work as a single unit to achieve the main aim of the company. Can you see how important the contribution of every single employee is in the company? It is obvious that company owners expect a lot from their employees in order to boost the growth of their companies.

It is a fact that the performance of employees in a company is directly proportional to the growth of that company. The better the performance, the better the results. So, company owners should focus on developing an efficient and effective employee performance management system. And the question that arises here is:

How to develop an efficient employee performance management system?

To answer the above question, we have to go back to the basics again. Now, what is employee performance management (EPM)? It is a process in which a company establishes a workforce in order to meet objectives at an organizational level. Generally, EPM is about aligning organizational objectives with the employees' skills, development plans, and execution of plans.

The main focus of EPM systems is on improvement. Yes, improvement is a continual process that is achieved by learning from past mistakes as well as developing your present skill set. This improvement acts a weapon that will help in creating a workforce that delivers high-performance.

This system was introduced 60 years back. At that time, the system was in its infancy as it focused more on wages based on performance. But now the system has grown and undertaken various factors to boost the performance of the employees.

Now, most of the companies rely more on automated systems. All thanks to the remote monitoring technology that has transformed numerous business applications. With the advancements in wireless communications technology, remote monitoring and control came into existence. Integrating the remote monitoring techniques in employee performance management can help in getting better results.

There is another important factor that helps in fostering the growth of a company. That factor is the network monitoring software. Whenever an application is slow, or the connection is not established, we directly blame the network team of the company.

It is important for a company to have unrestricted workflow. Therefore, it is important for a company to have a flawless and effective network management system as well. A good network management system detects, diagnoses, and resolves system errors providing unrestricted workflow.

As we discuss EPM systems further, we need to bust various myths regarding them.

Busting Myths

This has always been a common notion that annual appraisals act as a performance booster for employees. This has been a common mistake for years. They are a part of employee performance management but not exactly how they are perceived. To draw a meaningful distinction between the two, we have to answer the question below:

How is performance appraisal different from performance management?

Performance management system ensures that employees' activities and outcomes are congruent with the company's objectives. It establishes guidelines for employees that are to be followed to ensure that all the objectives are met.

Performance appraisals, however, is a process in which the past performance of the employees is evaluated. It is a blindsided approach as the performance is not measured against the objectives of the company.

RFID - A Ninja to Deal with Fake Parking Permit

Over the years, the issues related to the parking lot mismanagement have increased. In the traditional approach, also known as the manual parking lot management system, there is a requirement of skilled personnel to do the job perfectly. Manually managed parking lots are more in use when compared to the automatic ones. But wait..did you get the main drawback in the manual one? A lot of errors. Yes, these manual systems are more prone to errors. Sometimes, these errors can prove to be disastrous for the authorities.

With the advent of RFID technology, complete automation of numerous processes can be successfully achieved in the industries. In recent years, many businesses have implemented RFID technology in their operations. Innovations and continual developments in the wireless communications technology have made the RFID technology a lot cheaper. UHF (Ultra High-frequency) RFID tags have been introduced. These tags have a longer reading range and provide more accuracy when compared to its predecessor tags.

In this age of innovation, every new product comes with a warning message. Yes, you've heard it right. Every coin has two sides and its the common human tendency to look at the brighter one. This approach may be promoted as an optimistic one, but it is more like a lopsided approach. What about the darker side? We have to see it in order to implement a new technology effectively. This is a smart approach.

What if the power of technology falls into the wrong hands? The problems related to piracy and fake permits will increase. Reports show that there has been an increase in the cases related to fake parking permits. Sometimes, it is difficult to deal with such problems. The RFID technology can prove to be the ultimate savior for us.

Don't You Dare, RFID is Here!

RFID-based parking management systems have been developed to provide cost-effective parking lot management solutions to the authorities as well as providing convenient services to the people. These systems have also helped in the development of vehicle management system. The problem of fake parking permits can easily be solved by this RFID-based system.

In areas where you see the 'parking by permit only' sign, you require a special permit to park your vehicle in that specific area. Nowadays, there have been cases of fake parking permits. The only effective solution to deal with such cases lies in the magic chip known as the RFID tag.

An RFID tag can be incorporated into the permit sticker. This will help in accurate authentication of the driver as well as the vehicle. The design and logo of a permit sticker can easily be replicated, but it is almost impossible to replicate an RFID tag. These tags contain electronically stored information about the details of the vehicle owner as well as the duration of the permit.

The duration of the permit can be extended by the user of the parking lot. Authorities will just have to update the RFID unit of the sticker. The main benefit of these RFID tags lies in their transferable nature. If an owner has multiple vehicles, but he has the parking permit for only one then the tag can be easily transferred from one vehicle to another.

The RFID-based parking management systems have not only proved beneficial in increasing parking lot revenue but in dealing with problems related to parking permits as well.

Role of SaaS Technology in Developing Advanced ERP Solutions

In recent years, 'SaaS' has become one of the most searched words on the internet. All thanks to the publicity it is gaining via the white papers of various business firms and numerous articles as well. IT experts and technology enthusiasts have taken a keen interest in this technology. They don't really have a choice because the benefits it offers have attracted many industries as well.

People who already know about SaaS, may not find this fact astonishing that it has already grown into a billion dollar industry. The most striking feature of this technology is the cost-effectiveness it adds to the software delivery model. Also, it offers easy accessibility of software to the users. You may ask the following question:

Ok, it offers cost-effectiveness and easy accessibility, now what else?

The answer to the above question lies in the flexibility of the SaaS model. Due to its flexibility, it is capable of incorporating new features in it. This capability fosters the innovations for this technology. Finally, the innovations in this technology will lead to developing advanced ERP solutions.

What exactly is ERP?

ERP stands for enterprise resource planning. It is a business management software used by the companies to collect, store, and interpret data from various business activities. Basically, it is a collection of integrated applications used to achieve the desired results.

How will SaaS benefit the ERP?

The introduction of new technologies and innovations in SaaS technology have led business owners to rethink their ERP strategies. The word innovation has been used many times in this article but let me tell you about the specific innovative strategy we are going to see in the near future.

SaaS-based ERP Solutions

Integrating SaaS technology in ERP systems will help in developing a SaaS-based ERP system. This system will help the companies in managing their workforce in a cost-effective and more flexible way. This technology can benefit companies of all sizes. With SaaS, we can develop the next generation of ERP solutions.

De-risking Infrastructure Management Using Remote Technology

Advancements in wireless communications technology accompanied by the developments in IT (information technology) have benefited numerous industries. Remote monitoring and control, a new type of predictive maintenance technology, is now utilized in various applications. Integration of remote technology in infrastructure management technology led to the birth of RIM (Remote Infrastructure Management).

Over the years, companies have become more dependent on their IT infrastructure. RIM is an ideal solution for IT infrastructure management. It is a blanket term used for various sub-services that are used for the remote management of IT infrastructure. Companies now rely on RIM models to provide cost-effective and efficient management solutions.

In recent years, market analysts have observed an increase in the use of RIM technology. As a result, customers are expecting more from the RIM service providers. They expect 24/7 health monitoring of the systems. Also, they are demanding a proactive approach to management rather than a reactive one.

Moving Towards a Proactive De-risking Approach

The estimations about potential threats and problems related to the infrastructure management model help in providing possible solutions in a timely manner. Therefore, it is important for the RIM vendors to provide proactive de-risking approach to their clients.

Proactive de-risking can be achieved by monitoring performance statistics such as CPU,  hard drives, disk, and interface utilization. In a good RIM model, the vendors should detect the potential faults and immediately report to their clients. They should also report of the missing patches in the system.

Monitoring and reporting of login and log out activities of users or devices is also very important in the process of de-risking the infrastructure management. This proactive derisking approach helps the vendors in providing their clients a stress-free service. Also, it will help them in building a stronger partnership with their clients.

Use of RFID in Document Management

Market analysts have observed a recent boom in the RFID market. With many industries opting for the RFID technology, it is experiencing a significant growth in its usage and high popularity among the business owners as well as technology enthusiasts. It provides high efficiency and cost-effectiveness to a process. These are the key features of this technology that have attracted numerous organizations to opt for it.

In recent years, this technology has been utilized for various applications. It has been utilized in the document management as well. In industries, it is important to manage the documents containing information such as health records, legal reports, and other confidential documents. Loss or misplacement of such documents can lead to unfavorable consequences. Therefore, it is important to implement an efficient document management system.

In government offices, there are thousands of files containing vital information. It is almost impossible to manage these files manually. It becomes difficult to locate a specific file that may be in the shelf of some other department. So when a file gets misplaced, all the employees get a missing file mail. To avoid such chaos, many organizations are implementing RFID-based document management system.

With RFID, it will become easier to identify and locate the file. Active RFID tags can be attached to the files. These tags or labels have become cheaper after the introduction of UHF (Ultra High-frequency) RFID tags. Implementing the RFID system will allow the workers in an organization to locate a particular file easily from their computers.

Classification of Web Development Companies

The advent of the internet led to the birth of numerous occupations. One such occupation is of a web developer. With the increase in use of internet in different parts of the world, the need for further improvements in this technology arose. As a result, web development came into existence. Today, it is an industry in itself. There are four types of web development companies.

Extravagant Class Web Development Company

This type of company spends a lot on its infrastructure. All its employees are highly paid. They work for the special type of clients who can make huge investments on their projects.

Moderate Class Web Development Company

The workforce in this type of company is limited to the range of 10-20 employees. Usually, it charges its clients on a per hour basis. This company is ideal for long term development plans. They can also serve as supporting partners is a specific project.

Small Class Web Development Company

Companies falling under this type operate on a very low budget. They have only 2-3 employees working for them. They are not organized and are not capable of handling large projects.

Template Level Web Development Company

The prime focus of this type of companies is in making template type websites. They have a low-quality customer service as their business is based on mass production.

Apart from these four types of companies, there are independent contractors as well. These contractors charge their clients on a per hour basis. The rate depends on the knowledge and experience of the contractors.