Computers in Business

Business broadband
As businesses rely more on the internet to communicate and deliver greater efficiency, we look at the services to choose from. We also explain what issues are important for firms to take into account when choosing a provider and look at the geographical reach of the current national roll-out.

Financial software
What do users really want from their financial software packages? That’s what Leslie Faughnan sets out to discover in this extended feature article. The answer will shed light on how to address many of the typical problems that Irish companies have with financial software.

Online backup
Few companies realise that there are many alternatives to storing and backing up data than simply transferring gigabytes to an external drive. Emmet Ryan looks at the rise of the online backup service and discovers how useful these services can be.

SME networking
With the panoply of business technology that surrounds us, almost anything can slow your network down. Adam Maguire looks at how to keep an SME’s network healthy and humming and talks to the experts on the latest solutions to help.

Anti-virus technology
Sometimes taken for granted as a business resource, anti-virus strategies are among a very few core building blocks that companies need to put in place and monitor on a regular basis. From software to skillsets, Dermot Corrigan looks at the technology and the issues to take into account.

Buyers Guide: Business Mobile Phones
We take a look at the latest handsets on and what they can offer your business.