All articles by Hugh Davies
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FeaturesWireless doesn’t mean no-strings
If you’re using public Wi-Fi — or setting up your own — be aware of the risks involved
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FeaturesJust a few clicks to flexible filing
A cloud-based product could be just the thing you’re after to build your database
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FeaturesYou can use bim on Macs — but it’s not always simple
For offices using Apple machines, getting up to speed with bim will need careful thought… and maybe some hardware upgrades
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FeaturesThe dangers of leaving architects to their own (tech) devices
Allowing staff to use their own laptops, tablets and smartphones for work needs careful management
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FeaturesPlay the right card with cad
Before upgrading your design software, know exactly what you want to achieve
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FeaturesRelationship problems? Try some CRM software
New cloud-based solutions can help architects keep track of their communications with current and future clients
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FeaturesClouding the issue of email storage
Can a practice combine the security of using its own mail server with the perks of a cloud-based service?
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FeaturesChromebooks show it can be good to have your head in the clouds
Google’s foray into the PC market is a laptop — but not as we know it
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FeaturesKeep on running — even when your system isn’t
Make sure you won’t lose critical data or internet connectivity in the event of an IT disaster
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FeaturesHelpdesk: Cut software costs with pay as you go
Cloud software is making it easier for architects to be more flexible
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FeaturesFraudsters clone architects’ websites
Impersonators pose as UK architects to engage lawyers’ services in the US
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FeaturesIt’s time for phones to get even smarter
Next generation of mobiles will help practices keep up to speed
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FeaturesLong-distance collaboration just got easier
Cadfaster offers real-time conversations around 3D digital models — even on low-spec PCs or iPads
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FeaturesRendering can help build a better picture
Photorealistic rendering of computer models is increasingly an essential part of an architect’s presentation armoury.
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FeaturesOjeu tenders website gets a makeover
It’s now easier for architects to get free access to business opportunities in the EU
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FeaturesCould Newforma Project Centre clean up your desktop?
Say goodbye to awkward design archives
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FeaturesIs wireless networking the best choice for your architecture firm?
The pros and cons of wireless networking
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FeaturesShine a searchlight on your site
Now you’ve built your website, the next step is to optimise it for users and search engines
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FeaturesNew year forecast looks cloudy
2012 will see the growth of cloud computing and a tipping point for bim