Failure is a Means, Not an End
We have all experienced failure, both personally and professionally. I believe it’s important not to bemoan the failure – you want to do something about it. That is especially true for companies. Whether the mishap comes from a product launch gone wrong or whether your system is hacked right before an investor meeting, your business is not the first to...
Top 5 Best Tech Gift Ideas for 2017
With the holidays fast approaching, it’s time once again to start brainstorming gift ideas. Easier said than done? Not necessarily – especially given all the latest tech products to hit the market. These days, there really is something for everyone, with options that cover all budgets and for recipients who range from newbie to tech-savvy and everything in between. If...
Top 5 Strangest Recent Tech Products to Hit the Market
One of the greatest things about technology is the incredible rate with which new things are being developed. It seems like every week there’s another feature, function or gadget hitting the market and getting everyone excited. Most tech advances are logical in nature, as they’re developed out of a need, but sometimes we are introduced to products that are, well,...
Looking back at our Month of Courage
No fear at Softonic! October was a month for celebrating one of our core values, Courage (with a capital C!), and we did it in a big way. First, we put together a group of some of our most courageous team members for a fun photo shoot. Here’s some of our HR Team looking the part: Speaking of...
Here’s How Big Data is Having an Impact on Our Everyday Lives
Big Data has become a highly effective tool for businesses around the world and across just about every industry. Companies are using available data to analyze their performance, gain deeper insight into their customers’ needs and preferences, identify and address inefficiencies and ultimately improve their bottom lines. But Big Data is much more than just a tool for corporations. Let’s...