WANT TO LEARN HOW TEAMS SUCCEED? BRING YOUR PRINT PHOTOS TO LIFE WITH AUGMENTED REALITY Ever wanted to turn yourself into a talking portrait straight out of the Harry Potter books? Well, Lifeprint’s new augmented-reality printer makes it possible. Using augmented reality technology and the Lifeprint app, you can choose specific frames from live photos or videos to create the image you want to animate. Once you have the perfect memory fully edited to your liking, you can connect your device to the printer via Bluetooth and print off the still you created. Each print comes with a sticker backing so you can paste them in photo books or frame them. When you’re ready to re-animate the photo, open the app and scan the picture with your phone’s camera. The app will recognize the photo and turn it from a static picture to the moving memory you took it from, all on the screen of your mobile device. If you’re ready for a more lifelike experience in your trip down memory lane, check out Lifeprint’s AR printer. Whether you want a more immersive photo book experience or to animate your portrait for friends, you’ll never go back to boring old photos! Lifeprint Is More Than Just a Photo Printer
THE HIDDEN COST OF CHEAP IT SERVICES When companies shop for IT services, the most common question is the one you’d expect: How much do you charge? Obviously, it’s a fair question. Businesses need to be mindful of their bottom line, and there’s no point in subscribing to a service you’ll never use. That said, upfront cost isn’t the whole story when it comes to IT decisions. A better question to ask would be, “What will I get for my money?” With cheap IT companies, the answer is not much. Maybe they’ll be there when the server breaks down or if Microsoft Word is acting weird on your computer. But you can bet they won’t help you implement IT systems that will prevent real, catastrophic issues from arising — the kinds of things that determine the success or failure of a company. You may feel like you’re getting a deal on the front end, but if something goes wrong, you’ll have to spend a lot more to pick up the pieces. Cutting corners on IT services will leave your sensitive information vulnerable in ways you probably don’t realize. Hackers develop new tactics all the time, and you can’t rely on an IT company that sets up your system and forgets about it to keep you updated with the latest defenses. If your IT company is only there when something goes wrong, they’re already a step behind. A downed server or temporarily unreliable network might seem like a minor issue, but even the smallest of IT problems can easily snowball into an expensive nightmare that threatens your company’s very existence. Not to mention the disasters that can arise if you lose the private information of your clients. Just ask Equifax how that plays with the public. Technology, when it’s working, is usually an afterthought for business owners. However, the second something goes haywire, it becomes the central focus. An IT company that offers managed services, rather than simple break fixes, will help protect your data before a problem arises, saving you money, time, and a whole lot of frustration. At AZCOMP, we are technology consultants, not just repairmen. We offer services to maintain and monitor your entire system to ensure the maximum possible uptime and to protect your data and system from crisis. Call us to learn more about our unlimited monitoring, maintenance, and support plans. Upfront Price Isn’t the Whole Story
When Wall Street Journal Deputy Editor Sam Walker began work on “The Captain Class,” he knew he wanted to investigate what shaped the greatest sports dynasties of all time. His discoveries led him to one conclusion: All of these teams had a great leader at their center. “The Captain Class” ended up becoming one part sports book and one part exploration of what it takes to be a great leader in any field. The Leadership Lessons of ‘The Captain Class’
When he started his research, Walker states, “I assumed it would be superstar talent or the coach or, you know, a lot of money or great tactics [that led to lasting success].” Instead, he found that a focal, vocal leader was the uniting factor. These captains talked constantly during games and were reliable, guiding presences. The lesson is that leadership comes from raising up those around you, and constant communication extends far beyond the world of sports. Regardless of which discipline you want to be a leader in, you’ll benefit from Walker’s investigation into the greatest winners the sports world has ever seen.
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