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The cloud is a scalable, cost effective, secure solution for business and nonprofits. It is also making inroads in government. The cloud eases operations within local government. The Cloud in Local Government It may be surprising, but governments adopt the cloud at about the same rate other industries. Nationally, businesses spend 20.4% of their IT budget on the cloud. Local governments, on...

Starting this month, Computer Resources of America will share our favorite tech picks for verticals we service. Don’t just learn about the technologies and trends disrupting your industry. Learn which to integrate to propel your successes. Fundraising Platforms for Nonprofits to Explore We do everything on our phones these days, including charitable giving. That’s why nonprofits need to get to...

Technology is helpful during humanitarian crises. Many nonprofits take advantage of tech to aid those affected. One such example is the use of blockchain and biometric technologies by the United Nations World Food Program. The pilot “Building Blocks” program is paving the way for blockchain to expand far beyond fintech. How The United Nations World Food Program Utilizes Fintech Blockchain, the ...

Nonprofit organizations affect multiple areas of society. They require the management of massive data and often have limited resources. These groups should leverage technology trends. Organizations can increase efficiency, reduce costs and spend more time on their missions around the world. The State of Nonprofits in the U.S. in 2018 Current data about nonprofits proves that they affect all...

Blockchain technology is disrupting FinTech, real estate and other industries. It's also affecting healtchcare. Here’s how. 5 Ways Blockchain Technology May Revolutionize Healthcare What is Blockchain Technology? Blockchain, or "distributed ledger" allows as many people as necessary access to a file. The file cannot be copied and is updated in real time. Traditional ledger software operated with...

Whether or not George Washington cut down a cherry tree is up for debate. What's not for debate? George died from a lack of technology in healthcare. That’s right. George had a sore throat. His doctor decided that the best way to help him was bloodletting. This is the archaic practice of draining blood from patients to heal them. The doctor drained too much from George. Presently, we treat sore...

Reality technologies, like augmented and virtual reality, are transforming more than just the gaming industry. They are changing vital services, including healthcare. Today’s post explores how reality technology is advancing medical treatment and education. Reality Technology and Healthcare Video games and medicine? It’s actually not that crazy of a combination. Augmented and Virtual Reality...

Advances in technology have brought medicine into the future thanks to telehealth and wearable telehealth devices. What Is Telehealth? Telehealth is any transference of medical data electronically. Patients in large healthcare systems experience this when seeing specialists or going to the ER. Telehealth is changing medicine for the better on a routine basis. Telehealth Increases Patient Access...

The 11th Annual MSP 501 by Channel Futures Identifies the World’s Most Forward-Thinking MSPs & Leading Trends in Managed Services New York, NY July 2nd, 2018: Computer Resources of America (CRA) ranks amongst the top 140 of the world’s 501 most strategic and innovative managed service providers (MSPs), according to Channel Futures 11th-annual MSP 501 Worldwide Company Rankings. The MSP 501 is...

Just like blockchain technology is changing real estate and other industries, Artificial Intelligence is doing the same. A few weeks ago we shared its effect on trading; today we’ll look at how artificial intelligence, including chatbots, are affecting real estate. Understanding Artificial Intelligence and Chatbots Artificial intelligence are computer systems that mimic the human brain and...

Managed IT is a benefit for public and private employers. Real estate firms, especially, should consider outsourcing their IT. Here’s why. Why Real Estate Firms Should Outsource IT Save money on staffing. Real estate firms are generally small and focused on the buying and selling of residential and commercial properties. With most agents using personal devices and relying on email, IT needs are...

Artificial Intelligence and machine learning are no longer fantasies but instead a part of our daily reality. While many of us grew up picturing AI as friendly robots, from the Jetsons to Star Wars, it’s both more simple and complex than this. In this post we’ll explore how machine learning is everywhere and how it is making real estate more efficient. Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence...