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The Risograph copier is able to print 150 pages per minute saving time and money for an organization. The technology was simple and cost-effective as each machine could copy millions of copies in life time.
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The first Microsoft software package offered Word, Excel and PowerPoint. The applications allowed organizations to facilitate word processing, spreadsheets and slideshow presentations on personal computers for use by multiple employees. This program suite was easy to use in comparison to contemporary products.
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The University of Phoenix was the first fully online university to offer undergraduate and graduate degrees. The university allowed employees to complete a degree while working and without having to travel to a physical campus. This pathway gave employees the opportunity to advance careers while giving organizations a more educate workforce to select from.
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The ADA prohibits discrimination of employees based on disability as well as requiring accessibility and accommodations. This legislation allows people with disabilities to contribute to workplace thus increasing the intellectual pool available to organizations, while increasing production and quality of service.
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Anita Hill a lawyer and law professor testified to US senate judiciary committee during the confirmations hearings of Supreme Court Justice Clearance Thomas. Hill accused Thomas of sexual harassment while working under him at the US department of Education law office. Her testimony brought the issue of sexual harassment to the nation's attention. Organizations saw an increase in litigation after the testimony prompting trainings and awareness in the workplace.
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A smart office is workplace where modern technology is leveraged to aid employees work smarter, better and faster. The digit enhancements boost productivity and makes more efficient use of space, time and money. Equipment in a smart office includes screens, projectors, tablets, and Wi-Fi and sensors that detect physical changes such temperature and air quality.
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A guide to Business casual attire that start a trend that eliminated formal attire in many business situations, Levi's/Dockers sent a dress code guide to over 25,000 HR departments. This trend allowed to employees to dress professionally while saving on clothing costs and contributing to the workplace culture.
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The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, required employers to provide employees with job-protection and unpaid leave for qualified medical and family reasons. FMLA allowed employees to tend to medical and family issues without fear of losing their job. Employers benefited by keeping qualified employees employed without the high cost of maintaining salaries.
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The Simon was the first handheld, touch screen PDA or Smartphone. The Simon allowed employees to store, access and communicate data and information while away form a PC computer. The devise saved time and money for organizations that need mobile employees.
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Wi-Fi is a family of wireless network protocols allowing for the wireless networking of devices and internet access. Wi-Fi increase mobility in workplace, while making connection easier and more affordable for smaller organizations.
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A telecommunications transmission that accommodates multiple signals and traffic types. In its application with the internet, Broadband facilitates high-speed internet. With high-speed internet organizations are able to complete tasks faster and save money.
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Website that allows for free online visual communications, allowing organizational employees to meet with collogues or customers in a face to face format to conduct business tasks. This mode of communication saves organizations time and money.
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Facebook is social media platform that provides a number, communication, sales and marketing options for organizations at fraction of the price of traditional outlets. Sales and market has now become affordable for small organizations that could never previously afford a market campaign or sales platform.
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Co-working is a physical space where independent workers who share a common and casual work environment. Workers may work on different projects or work collaboratively on the same project, though they do not work for the same company. This type of facility enables networking, increased production and collaboration at a low cost for start-ups and small organizations.
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The Cloud Drive is a storage application that offers secure cloud storage, file backup, file sharing and image printing that can be managed from multiple devices by organizations. This cost efficient data storage application allows for storage of vast amounts of data to facilitate tasks, replacing costly hardware storage devices and maintenance costs.
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Alexa for business provides voice enable application using the internet and cloud for organizational office assistant tasks and other voice interface tasks. Alexa saves employers time and money by facilitating a task by just talking into a speaker.