Google+ Communities
In an effort to grab a larger piece of the online networking market dominated by Facebook and LinkedIn, Google has added a new feature to Google+ that will help people connect and build virtual relationships. It’s called Google+ Communities, and the marketing spin is that it will add substance and coherence to online interaction, with […]
12 / 27 / 12
Divine Utility
Back in 2010, the blogosphere discovered and publicized a hidden feature in Windows 7 it coined “God Mode”. It appears this feature had existed long before Windows 7. I often see tech tips, for Windows or otherwise, with limited value or that are unique to solving rare OS issues. This feature doesn’t expose any new […]
12 / 21 / 12
Giving Back
Editors’ note: Yardi Systems is proud to be participating in the Corporate Food & Funds Drive Challenge to benefit the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County this year. Thanks to Candice Tang Nyholt, Surfmedia Communications, for the summary of this worthy effort and photo. SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The competitive spirit surrounding Foodbank’s annual Corporate Food […]
12 / 14 / 12
Traveling Light
The holiday season is official upon us. Whether you’re traveling near or far to visit friends and family this year, there are dozens of smartphone apps you can download to help you get where you’re going – and help you navigate a new city once you get there. Here are a few recommended apps to […]
11 / 21 / 12
Smart Phone Virtualization
“Virtualization” is one of the hottest buzzwords in the IT world today. Virtualizing servers has become a common practice in most large IT shops. We have recently seen the introduction of virtualization with graphics processing cards (GPUs) And of special interest to executives and IT professionals exploring Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) for their business, […]
11 / 15 / 12
Yardi Supports NAAEI
The National Apartment Association’s Education Institute Capital Campaign announced a $500,000 contribution from Yardi Systems this week. “Yardi has a strong commitment to the industry and our future work force,” said NAAEI President Bill Wollinger, CAPS, SHCM, President, WinnResidential, Boston. “We thank the entire Yardi team for the confidence they have placed in NAAEI in […]
11 / 09 / 12
Inbox Overload?
SaneBox has itself a catchy name. More importantly it has an effective solution to the burgeoning problem of inbox overload: automatic management, effortless prioritizing, and a robust schedule of tools to improve convenience and functionality. If you have a high-volume inbox or multiple email accounts and not enough hours in the day to tend to […]
10 / 19 / 12
A Trendy Infographic
If you keep an eye on the latest news from the multifamily industry, then you probably already know that apartment renting is the current hot housing option of choice for Americans from all walks of life. The recent recession helped fuel renters’ desires to downsize, cut down on commute times and steer clear of massive […]
10 / 09 / 12
Fact or Fiction
The saying that if it bleeds it leads has been around for ages, but with TV stations and various news channels competing with the internet for attention it now seems that there’s less emphasis on fact and more emphasis on first to run. Rushed stories are reported as news without taking the necessary time to […]
10 / 05 / 12
Welcome New Readers
This week we are pleased to welcome all of our new readers to the Yardi Systems corporate blog, The Balance Sheet. This is a place where you will find interesting profiles about our clients and employees, technology news, insight into real estate industry trends, and more. As an industry leading technology companies, Yardi wants to […]
09 / 28 / 12
Fay Chester
Fay Chester hasn’t always been a competitive athlete. Heck, she hasn’t always been an athlete. A member of Yardi’s Professional Services Group in London, Fay told us she “was very much the person to avoid sports at school…but this situation changed and I realized taking up a sport and an interest outside of work was […]
09 / 26 / 12
Let’s talk smartphones
Ever since Apple’s rebirth as a tech leader, the company’s release conference is one of the most talked about industry events of the year. The tight-lipped culture of Apple usually means that Mac rumors were largely speculative – no one on the outside really knew what to expect until the day finally arrived. While there […]
09 / 13 / 12
Google Fiber
While it is true that Google Fiber contains no vitamin D or riboflavin and in no way contributes to a healthy diet, it does promise some fun prizes in the bottom of the box: 1000mB/second = 100x faster that average Internet speeds Hundreds of channels, plus NetFlix, Hulu, YouTube all in one place Optimized HD […]
08 / 17 / 12
Inman Connect
The Inman Connect event with over 1000 attendees was held in San Francisco this past week, and Yardi’s Saul Klein, Senior Vice President of Point2, sat on a Syndication panel with other industry leaders, and moderated by Bradley Inman, founder and publisher of Inman News. Also participating on the panel were Spencer Rascoff, CEO of […]
08 / 06 / 12
Google Handwrite
If you have a touchscreen mobile device, Google is adding a third search feature to the usual typing-voice command combo. If you have an iOS5+ device, Android 2.3+ phone, or Android 4.0+ tablet, starting right about now you have the option to hand write search requests directly onto the screen. Here’s a peek at the […]
08 / 03 / 12
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