Archive for August, 2012

Things to Consider Before Hiring Los Angeles Computer Consultants

August 17th, 2012 | Category: Computer

If you are running a small business, you might still need to hire los angeles computer consultants to help you operate without hassle. Some business owners think that they can do it on their own. However, since you are busy running your business, you need someone’s help to take over on the IT aspect of the company.

A small business looking for the right IT consultant or IT support orange county should set a set of criteria to measure the effectiveness of a potential service provider.  Here are some factors you might want to consider before deciding on the consultant you can hire:

1. Service reporting – the consulting firm should be reliable enough to provide accurate and timely reports about the services performed. The report should be as detailed as possible to help you assess your own IT system and determine when their services are most likely needed.

2. Network monitoring – the firm should be able to monitor the activities in your network, most especially those critical components that may put your system at risk.

3. Remote computer support – the consultant should be able to log into your system even without having to be physically present in your office. This helps save time in resolving whatever drawback that might happen in the future.

These are just some of the things you need to look into an IT firm or a network support orange county. For sure, you will able to find the features and services you need through Calnet Technology group.

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Chinese Foxconn factory conditions to improve

August 14th, 2012 | Category: Technology

The Apple’s largest supplier, Foxconn Technology Group made headlines due to more than fifty labor violations in its factories in China.  However, a recent report prepared by the Fair Labor Association commissioned by Apple indicates that it is making changes and improving labor conditions in its factories.  It operates 13 factories in nine Chinese cities which include its largest factory located in Longhua, Shenzhen with estimated 230,000 to 450,000 employees.  Foxconn other factories are located in Asia, South America and Europe.

The world’s largest maker of electronics components, Hon Hai Precision Industry Company Limited, trading under Foxconn in the U.S. is headquartered in Tucheng, New Taipei, Taiwan.  It manufactures products for American, European, and Japanese companies.  Most notable products include iPhone, iPad, Kindle, Play Station 3, and Xbox 360.  In China, it is the largest single private sector employer.

Changes made by Foxconn includes redesign of dangerous equipment, making unemployment insurance benefits available to migrant workers, and reduce overtime to an average of 20 hours per week and trim it down to maximum of nine hours per week by 2013.  One area that is still outstanding is the requirement to complete the same amount of units even with the reduced number of hours.

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