Heading back to school conjures a mix of emotions. For students, it’s the end of summer. No more carefree, agenda-less days. For parents, it’s a roller coaster ride. There’s a sense of relief mingled with sadness. The kids are, after all, one year older. Teachers are ready to plunge into work. Coaches are ready to […]
Just like going back to school and the changing of seasons, September has become synonymous with the newest announcements from Cupertino-based tech leader, Apple. This year, CEO, Tim Cook welcomed a cast of notable characters like Mario Brothers creator, Shigeru Miyamoto, to introduce the latest products coming to market. Consumers can expect an update to […]
This week a couple of our favorite teammates made the trek out to Las Vegas for a full-blown-tech immersion at VMware’s VMworld. Chris and Spencer have been attending breakout sessions, participating in hands-on labs, and upgrading their CVs with the latest info from leaders in virtualization technology. Among a handful of exciting announcements they reported, […]
We are thrilled to announce that AkinsIT has earned a place on the Inc. 5000 list of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies! It’s been a whirlwind of success over the last two months. This latest announcement comes on the heels of recognition for CRN’s Fast Growth 150, as well as Orange County Business Journal’s Best Places […]
All the kids are doing it… You’ve seen them more and more often at music festivals over the last couple years. Flash Tattoos adorn the skin of millennials everywhere. Now thanks to new developments from MIT and Microsoft, these trendy tats can double as digital inputs for a variety of applications all through your smart […]
The Internet presents great opportunities for learning but also poses some issues as administrators must figure out ways to sort content and ultimately keep inappropriate content out of student hands. Many schools had used “YouTube for Schools” which allowed content only from educational sources. YouTube “Restricted Mode” allows for much more control as it allows […]
We’re excited to announce that AkinsIT has made the top 25 for 2016! Each year, CRN ranks 150 of the fastest growing solution providers across North America on its annual Fast Growth 150 list. The Fast Growth 150 ranks companies based on their two-year growth-rate of their annual gross revenue (2013-2015), with revenue of at […]
Earlier this week Delta Airlines’ computer systems suffered a catastrophic failure, leading to the grounding of over 1,000 flights and delays to countless more. Analysts attributed the colossal service interruption to a power outage in Atlanta that crippled its network infrastructure. Given the cobbled-together nature of the airlines systems, it’s not hugely surprising that one […]
How To Hack Pokemon Go Pokemon Go is trending like crazy. And if you think it’s just for teens, you’re wrong. Tons of people- kids and adults alike- are catching Pokemon everywhere. Basically, these Pokemon roam around and it’s your job to try to catch them. It works by using the GPS on your phone […]
The popular and thriving video game has been instilled in the classroom since 2011. The original creators of Minecraft (Mojang) had released an education version called “Minecraft EDU”. The idea behind this was to create a hands-on and interactive environment for students which allows students to express creativity, exercise team building, and problem-solving skills. Minecraft’s […]