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For many business owners who have dabbled in social media, they may think their efforts have been in vain and growing a large social media presence is impossible. They may go as far to believe that social media simply doesn’t work, especially when you don’t have an exciting brand like Nike or Google.

Apple’s iOS 9 has been available for download for nearly two months now. If you have yet to upgrade, you may wonder whether or not you should. Not everyone has been happy with the new OS, and Apple is still working out the kinks. So if you’re on the fence as to whether or not you should update, here’s what you need to know about iOS 9 and four of its most handy features.

For Mac users who have been waiting with great anticipation, Office 2016 for Mac is finally available. The new version is worth the wait; Microsoft has implemented exciting new upgrades to improve the user experience. Office 2016 possesses far superior functionality and user interface than its predecessor, Office 2011. We’ve highlighted some of the new features of Microsoft Office’s core applications and cloud-based services that you need to be aware of.

As it is only a matter of time before the first winter storms hit in many places, you might want to consider taking a look at your company’s business continuity plan. Each year heavy snowfall and other weather-related incidents interrupt services and cost businesses money.

The “cloud” continues to dominate the news related to Information Technology (IT). Not only in IT publications, but in many other venues as well. USA Today and Forbes both had articles related to moving to the cloud in the last month.

Why should you consider moving to the cloud? Let me give you three reasons:

1) You’re already there: If you get email, you are already using the cloud and have been for some time.

ST. LOUIS, MO – April 27, 2015 – Karpel Solutions announces they have purchased a building at 9717 Landmark Parkway in Sunset Hills, MO to serve as the firm’s new St. Louis area headquarters.

The building is 23,607 square feet. Karpel will occupy most of the second floor of the facility.

ST. LOUIS, MO – April 27, 2015 – Karpel Solutions announces they have added three new clients to its iNSIGHTbyKarpel division, the firm’s IT and Network Services arm.

The three clients include Companion Baking, a St. Louis based baking company and restaurant business, Kupferle, a St. Louis based manufacturer of water hydrants and other products, and The Sewer Pros, a St. Louis based plumbing and sewer inspection company.

This month’s newsletter had some good information on how to improve your internet security as well as a couple of articles on BI – Business Intelligence. We hope you benefit from the information. Last month, our help desk closed over 2,200 tickets.