Talk about a hot topic! With energy prices increasingly in the spotlight, organizations are raising a pressing question: What does the price tag of a local server look like compared to a Cloud server? The impact of rising energy prices You probably have already glanced at your energy bill. It’s often a bit of a…
Safeguard your organization with the Cyber Security Assessment Tool
Cybercrime is now also causing a stir in cities and municipalities. Antwerp and Diest are the latest victims. The implications are significant for the cities and its citizens. What can you do as an organization now that security is becoming increasingly complex? The answer: start with a Cyber Security Assessment Tool, also called a CSAT…
European consumers adopt a standard charging protocol: USB C
Say goodbye to a plethora of cables USB C will become the standard charging protocol for small- to medium-sized electronic devices starting in the fall of 2024. Convenient, because you only need 1 type of cable for all your devices. It’s a decision that took years, but is the decision finally in the bag? The…
Everything you need to know about the security of a QR code
The black and white code that experienced its growth during the pandemic; is it safe? The digital acceleration sparked by the corona pandemic introduced us to various technologies. Many learned to work remotely within a digital work environment. It was not only in the corporate culture that we saw this acceleration. Every industry adapted to…
Is dark mode worth trying?
The digitization created new ways of working. Although it offers many advantages, there are also some disadvantages. One is the increase in our screen time. Every day we spend hours gazing at our screens. The blue light coming from our screens causes fatigue, dry eyes and sleeping problems. Now you’re thinking to yourself, “yeah, but…
Ready for a new experience? Discover Windows 11
It’s time for Windows 11! Without a doubt, you’ve heard about it. The brand new Windows 11. The 5th of October was the official release date. Eligible computers will be given the opportunity to install the update during late 2021 and early 2022. It’s good to know that it will actually be a big update…
The PolyX50
We are increasingly using software such as Teams or Zoom to organise meetings. This is certainly no surprise in a digital Covid era. Video conferencing is becoming increasingly more common. Unfortunately, it can sometimes be difficult to appear professional when the audio and video quality is not optimal. Does this sometimes bother you during important meetings? Fortunately, there is a solution that offers very good video and audio performance and also eliminates cable clutter. At Cats & Dogs, we put it to the test and tested the PolyX50.
Goodbye on-premises phone system, time for calls in Microsoft Teams
Telephony in Teams, is it possible? Microsoft Teams offers usability and many features for countless businesses and organizations. We have been using it for a while now. A convenient tool to enable and cluster teamwork in an MS office environment. Tools like Microsoft Planner (which you can integrate into teams) allow you to neatly distribute…
Local Belgian team wins the FIRST LEGO League for the first time!
The FIRST® LEGO® League is a robot competition for youths aged 11 to 14. The competition is all about Research, Robotics and Core Values. Participants are introduced to a problem that scientists and engineers face today. They will try to turn this into concrete solutions by using robotics in LEGO! Geert Surkijn – business manager of Cats&Dogs – was asked 7 years ago to sponsor…