Apple

What the iPad Could Mean for Healthcare and other Businesses

2010-02-11T07:53:08Z

The iPad brings with it the potential to reshape many other professions, industries and businesses including healthcare, print and video media, to the benefit of consumers in a profound and permanent way. As an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon, I am usually busy with three types of activities in my practice: 1) seeing consults, 2) performing surgeries and 3) checking in with post-operative patients. Most of this is done in my office, however, sometimes these functions are performed in the hospital. The impact a tablet computer would have in my line of work, and in the healthcare field in general, with respect to patient safety and productivity, is significant. I’ll delineate a few thoughts on how this mobile computing platform can enhance our efficacy in patient care including in point-of-care and billing.

Initial Thoughts on the iPad

2010-02-01T08:16:40Z

On Wednesday this past week, Apple unveiled their vision of the future: the iPad. A bold move to create a new category of product, somewhere between a smartphone and a laptop, as described by Steve Jobs at the announcement. Do we really need another device to complicate our lives further? Or part with more of our hard earned money for a better way to browse the web while our laptops and iPhones sit idle? Or perhaps this device will usher in a new era of how we interact with technology, consume media and open up entirely new opportunities and businesses that will drive the human race forward, if only to make it to Apple’s next big announcement when the fun starts all over again!

Mac OS X, Snow Leopard; What you should know before upgrading your business

2009-09-30T08:04:30Z

The last month has been very exciting and worrisome all at the same time. Why, you ask? Well, because Snow Leopard was released early, some companies that issue mission-critical business software were not prepared to deliver proper compatibility of their applications with the new operating system. Some companies didn’t even acknowledge their programs’ compatibility status with Snow Leopard (I’m looking at you, Intuit) with a timely announcement on their website or an e-mail to their registered users when 10.6 was released in late August! This was the worrisome part. As far as the exciting part goes, I’m smiling ear to ear and enjoying every minute of my experience using Mac OS X 10.6!

How to Backup your Business Data Cost Efficiently on your Mac!

2009-08-25T07:57:11Z

The integrity of your data, especially your business information, is paramount to achieving success. If the information you rely on for your livelihood is compromised in any way, it could threaten your ability to generate revenue in the short term, at best, or cause you to shut down your operations, at worst. Either way, the ramifications could be devastating and negatively impact your overall future earning potential. Therefore, a number of backup solutions should be entertained to ensure your data is safely backed up and quickly accessible when the need arises. I own and operate a small business so the solution has to be effective and cost efficient. Here is how I handle this issue.

Value the Apple Way; Why the iPhone and Mac Maker is Poised to Take Over the World

2009-08-04T08:15:20Z

As expected, Apple shattered Wall Street’s expectations and reported stellar quarterly financials, again. So why the excitement and hype surrounding this expectation? Why in the midst of the greatest economic recession of our generation is this company flying high (financially speaking) and poised to fly higher? It’s a little something I like to call “Value.”

1.5 Billion Downloads from the App Store in One Year

2009-07-15T08:09:31Z

Apple announced yesterday that more than 1.5 billion apps have been downloaded with more than 65,000 apps now available at the App Store. This announcement comes after just one year of operation, reiterating Apple’s accelerated exponential growth.