The latest version of Microsoft’s Customer Relationship Management solution and salesforce.com competitor, Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2013 is now available worldwide in 42 markets including Japan and Hong Kong. Find out more about the top features of this new release.
Making headlines since it became public on April 8, the Heartbleed bug is a major security problem that affected half a million servers and 66% of the Internet. Just what is it and why does it matter so much?
More people working from home has led to increased cyber attacks on businesses across Japan. Here are a few WFH Do’s and Don’ts to make your home office a safer one.
Getting rid of old technology equipment in Japan can be difficult. We offer professional recycling of e-waste and management services. Get started here!
Microsoft held a special event on January 21st to give consumers a glimpse of what’s coming in Windows 10 later this year, as well as unveiling some amazing new hardware. Here’s a quick round-up of all the need-to-knows with videos and links to more screens, reviews, and benchmarks.
You may have heard about SharePoint, but what is it exactly and how can your business benefit from using the no.1 intranet solution?
Or perhaps your organization is already using SharePoint? Find out why you should upgrade to the latest version – SharePoint Server 2013.
METHOD IT offers resourcing services for firms who require full-time IT professionals. We have a comprehensive database of talent as well as maintaining strong partnerships with some of the leading recruitment companies in Japan. | METHOD IT では、フルタイムのIT担当者を必要とする企業に向けて、雇用のお手伝いをしています。私たちはIT人材の幅広いデータベースを持ち、日本の大手人材派遣会社との良好なパートナーシップも築いています。
At its annual event on October 2nd, 2019, Microsoft unveiled the latest additions to the Surface family and gave a preview of some exciting new folding, double-screen devices on the way in 2020.
Apple has officially released macOS Catalina (version 10.15). Here’s our pick of the best new features, advice for those who should hold off upgrading, and some handy tips.
Highlights of the 2013 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) from around the Web. CES is a major technology-related trade show held each January in Las Vegas, USA that offers a preview of upcoming tech trends and new gear.
When to scale is something most companies never think about in my experience, even though they are dreaming of massive sales and hits. Scaling can be hard, if is not thought about from the beginning. Both vertical (most of time splitting the the app server from the db server and horizontal scaling (mostly preparing for […]
A solution designed for organizations who want to kick-start a move to the cloud and use Microsoft Exchange Server on-premises in the traditional manner for complete control.
The more I use my iPhone the less I need my laptop and it is weird as I have carried a laptop everywhere for over the last 10-15 years. I know this is not news but with Exchange and Sharepoint as the office back-end I can pretty much do everything via the phone, and it […]
Microsoft announced some exciting upgrades to the Surface family of devices on October 2nd, two of which feature a new all-black matte finish. Find out more about the Surface Pro 6, Surface Laptop 2, Surface Studio 2, and Surface Headphones.
Windows 8, with its controversial new interface, was released on October 26th. How is it being received by consumers and IT pros? Enter a huge METHOD IT roundup of reviews, videos and more to bring you up to speed.
METHOD IT was in attendance at Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference 2014, held in Washington DC from July 13-17. Get all the juicy bits in bite-sized chunks to take away.
Live in Japan? Looking to get experience in the IT field? Like computers or have an interest in technology? Want to make some extra cash on flexible shifts? If yes, join the METHOD IT Field Technician Network!
Apple held its highly anticipated iPhone 13 event (aka “California Streaming”) on September 14, 2021. Did you miss it? Read on for the latest product highlights! New iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Mini Front and center are the new iPhone 13 models. Apple’s new iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Mini come in five different colors: […]
METHOD IT is a proud Microsoft Partner and offers Microsoft 365 migration, support and training. We consider Microsoft 365 the most essential software for every type of business. By combining best-in-class apps like Excel and Outlook with powerful cloud services like OneDrive and Microsoft Teams, Microsoft 365 lets anyone create and share anywhere on any device. This makes Microsoft 365 the best choice for all businesses. | METHOD ITはマイクロソフトパートナーとしての誇りを持ち、Microsoft 365への移行、サポート、トレーニングを実施しています。私たちは、Microsoft 365がどのようなタイプのビジネスにとっても最も必用不可欠なソフトウェアだと考えています。ExcelやOutlookなどのクラス最高アプリケーションと強力なクラウドサービスを組み合わせることで、誰にでも書類やスケジュールの作成が可能で、どこからでも、どのデバイスでも情報共有ができます。このような機能を備えたMicrosoft 365は、全てのビジネスにとってベストな選択です。
On October 1st, 2020 Microsoft unveiled the new Surface Laptop Go, offering premium Surface design at an exceptional value, along with some exciting new accessories and upgrades to the high-end Surface Pro X.
As we choose to store more and more of our personal and professional data on public cloud services, it’s important to protect our files and emails from getting into the wrong hands. Both Dropbox and Google now offer ‘two-step verification’ for improved security. But what is it exactly and how do you set it up?
First let us start by saying that during these difficult times, we wish for the safety and health of all our clients, their users, and their families. Our mutual health and safety is paramount. METHOD IT has been working in Japan for over 15 years, and as many of our long-term clients and friends will know, this is not the first difficult time we have weathered together.
METHOD IT offers IT services and solutions to companies in Tokyo. We do this because we have a passion for the latest business technologies and service with a genuine personal touch. IT, in today’s climate, is a vital component of every business. | METHOD IT は東京でITサービスとITソリューションを提供しています。私たちは個お客様に合わせたカスタマイズサービスと最新の技術に誇りを持って仕事をしています。
METHOD IT has a long-held passion for assisting international companies in Japan with their IT. Conducting business in Japan can bring many challenges which we have been dealing with for more than 15 years, witnessing, first hand, what companies have to go through on a daily basis. We are here to help bridge the gap through our experiences in the local and international marketplace. | METHOD IT は日本のインターナショナル企業の支援に情熱をもって取り組んできました。日本でビジネスを展開するためには言葉の違い、日本特有のソフトウェアの取り扱いやローカライゼーション、IT関連資材の調達や製品保証の問題など、乗り越えなければならない課題がいくつもあります。私たちは15年にわたり、このような課題の解決に努め、インターナショナル企業が日々直面する問題を目の当たりにしてきました。日本と世界のマーケットで培ったこれまでの経験を活かして、私たちが架け橋となりお客様をサポートします。
We’ll arrange all your office tech so that it’s up and running smoothly and stress-free, with bilingual support from native speakers. Whether you’re starting from scratch or moving an existing set up we’ll take care of everything – procurement, networks, workstations, laptops, servers, IP phones – you name IT. | 私たちはオフィス関連のテクノロジーのスムーズでストレスフリーな運用、そして英語と日本語のネイティブ達によるバイリンガルサポートを提供しています。オフィスの新規立ち上げでも移転でも、全てお引き受けします。機器の調達、ネットワーク、ワークステーション、ラップトップ、サーバー、IP 電話、どんなことでもお任せください。
Having trouble staying on top of your office technology? Let us handle your IT. We offer customizable admin and support solutions to cover every hardware, software or network eventuality, acting as your on-call IT experts or boosting your in-house team. | 社内の技術管理に苦労していませんか？お客様のI TはMETHOD ITにお任せ下さい。私たちはどのようなハードウェア、ソフトウェア、ネットワークにでも対応し、カスタマイズも可能な管理・サポートソリューションを提供しています。いつでも相談可能なI Tのエキスパートとして、また、社内I T部門のバックアップとしてサポートします。
The shiny, shiny 4.7 inch iPhone 6 and jumbo-sized 5.5 inch iPhone 6 Plus are here, flagship devices for the new iOS 8. This major update to iOS is also available for download on older iPhones and iPads now. Is it worth upgrading? What are the new features? Does it play nice with the enterprise? Maybe you’re thinking about getting an iPhone 6? Check out some of the best resources and opinions from around the Web.
METHOD IT offers bilingual IT services and solutions to companies in Japan. We adhere to industry standard, robust, proven technologies and not just the off-the-shelf trends. Our infrastructure and cloud solutions are time tested and give us flexibility to maintain them, remotely, when and where changes are required. | METHOD ITは日本のインターナショナル企業のお客様にバイリンガルのITサービスとソリューションを提供します。私たちはトレンドのみに流されることなく、業界標準と安定した実績のあるテクノロジーに基づいたソリューションを提供します。私たちが提供するインフラソリューションには長年の経験と実績が活かされています。変更の必要が生じれば、いつでも、どこでも、リモートで柔軟にメンテナンスを行うことができます。
The shiny new iOS 7 is here. So should you upgrade your iPhone or iPad? What’s new? What’s changed? And what about its impact on business? Use our handy resource guide and get up to speed with iOS 7.
As Tokyo and the rest of Japan push more recommendations on work from home, we at METHOD IT realized many of our friends and customers need the flexibility to get a personalized setup that works to help bring your office to your home. The METHOD IT Procurement Shop is here to get you all you need to succeed – with great prices and easy-to-understand packages.
MDM (Mobile Device Management) allows METHOD IT to support all your machines remotely – desktops, laptops, phones, and tablets – keeping them secure and up-to-date with incredible speed and service.
Get the latest IT news from METHOD IT, a Tokyo company offering high-end, tailor-made tech solutions to international businesses with bilingual support.
METHOD IT Projects is a convenient and low-cost system of breaking potentially large IT projects into smaller, manageable, containable parts prior to long-term support contracts. | METHOD ITプロジェクト は便利で低価格なシステムです。大規模になることが多いITプロジェクトを管理しやすい小規模なパーツに分割してから、長期サポート契約を行います。
Windows 7 End of Support (EOS) is scheduled for January 2020. Office 2010 EOS is coming October 2020. Find out what risks this poses for your business and what steps you can take to migrate to Windows 10 and Office 365, transforming the way your team works in the process.
As more and more of us look set to work remotely for the long term, we all need a group chat platform that is reliable, secure, and feels comfortable to use. Microsoft continues to announce new features to improve collaboration for teleworkers in Teams, including the unique ‘Together mode’ and meetings for up to 300 participants.
Data hosting is mission critical and servers can never go down. Your servers are a precious asset and need to be kept in a closely controlled environment. The METHOD IT Datacenter Hosting solution provides the perfect home for your servers – a world-class datacenter in the heart of Tokyo.
Boost your remote work lifeline with METHOD IT + USEN. Save ¥50,000 on regular setup charges! A dedicated 100Mbps fiber line and mesh WiFi network for complete coverage of your home or office, including Tokyo onsite installation.
Microsoft released an all-new, cross-platform version of the Edge browser via Windows Update and as a standalone app on January 15, 2020. Why so important? It’s been built from the ground up using the same browser engine as Google Chrome.
METHOD IT is a boutique IT solutions provider servicing international businesses in the APAC region from our offices in Tokyo and Hong Kong. We provide state of the art business technologies to different business sectors. METHOD IT strives to redefine the concept of IT and service.
Website translation with English and Japanese language functions, industry-specific press releases, interpreting services for client relations and translation for labeling and packaging are an integral part of the METHOD Managed localization service.
METHOD IT were among the proud sponsors of Adam ‘The Landlord’ German, who won his match at Executive Fight Night II, a charity amateur boxing event held at the Grand Hyatt Hotel Ballroom, Tokyo on May 24th. Executive Fight Night is the brilliant brainchild of Ginja Ninja Promotions. After surviving a strict selection process, regular […]
An innovative new Office mobile app is on the way in 2020 for iOS and Android. Word, Excel, and Powerpoint are combined into a single app with a simple interface, rethinking the way we make and share Office documents. Check out the teaser video and key features here.
We are proud to announce the launch of METHOD MEDIUM – our new approach to E-Com, Web Dev, and Design solutions for small and medium-sized businesses both in and out of Japan.
Is your company in Japan still looking for the right private, secure and reliable email, calendar and contacts solution? Or does your organization already run on Exchange 2010 or earlier? Find out why you should be moving to Microsoft Exchange 2013.
METHOD IT offers IT services and solutions to companies in Japan. We have a passion for the latest business technologies and services with a personal touch. Japan can offer challenges, and we act as your liaison for global IT policies, bridging the gap with IT as a Service.
“It is not the strongest that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the ones most responsive to change.” –Charles Darwin 「 強いものや知的なものが生き残るのではない。変化に適応できるものが生き残るのだ。」チャールズ・ダーウィン What is Future-proofing? フューチャープルーフとは何ですか？ Future-proofing is the concept and process of applying measures which mitigate the shock and impact of future (and often sudden) events. With a careful and logical futureproofing strategy in place, one can have […]
Managed Offshore IT Development Services • New Website – Venture Language Training • Office 365 vs Google for Work • 7 Things to Do When Your Business is Hacked • 7 Mistakes Companies are Making on Social Media • Windows 10 Q&A • The Future of Dynamics CRM • SharePoint 2016 Revelations • Office Comes to Android Phones • Facebook Could Recognize You in a Photo Where Your Face is Hidden • [VIDEO] OS X 10.11 El Capitan – What’s New • [VIDEO] iOS 9 – New and Hidden Features • [VIDEO] Office 365 Gets a Web Makeover • [VIDEO] Surface Hub Pricing and Demonstration
The motor neurone disease ALS has received some much needed publicity and incredible charity donations are being made thanks to the Ice Bucket Challenge that’s sweeping across social media this summer. So when the gauntlet was thrown down to METHOD IT, how could we refuse…
If you’ve never used SharePoint, you may be confused by some people’s descriptions of it. For the uninitiated (or underinitiated), here’s what SharePoint is and isn’t.
Microsoft just announced the Surface Go – a low-cost device modelled on the Surface Pro, with prices starting at US$399. Contact us for Japan availability.
Sponsored by METHOD IT – A charity golf event to be held at a stunning, Jack Nicklaus-designed course on November 3rd 2017, organized to raise money for disadvantaged children in Japan.
Microsoft is asking users to be vigilant and take precautions against a newly discovered exploit which could allow hackers to remotely take control of Windows computers. PCs running various combinations of Windows, Office, and Lync are predominantly at risk.
Come on over to our new Yammer network, where you can directly ask members of the global METHOD IT team any questions you may have about your business technology.
Redefined Support – Be proactive, not reactive. METHOD IT Shift Support allows companies to have a consistent IT presence which they can fully rely on with a fraction of the cost of hiring a full-time IT employee. | METHOD IT のシフトサポートでは弊社の信頼できるスタッフが一貫したサポートを提供。常勤IT担当者の雇用コストを大幅に削減することができます。
A serious flaw in network security affecting iOS devices and Mac computers was made public on February 21. Apple has since issued patches for both iOS 7 and OS X which we recommend all users install immediately.
iPhone 5 is here! Check out our handy compilation of need-to-know iPhone news featuring videos, reviews, the maps fiasco, jokes, and tips on getting an iPhone 5 in Japan.
A newly released Microsoft Outlook update for Windows desktop introduced a bug that doesn’t allow users to create or properly view e-mails. 世界中のｅメールに影響を与えるOutlookのバグについて
We are always searching for highly-skilled, intelligent IT contractors with experience in Support, Managed Services, Infrastructure, and Procurement, who can handle responsibility and know how to take the initiative in a fast-paced multi-lingual environment. Candidates must live within commuting distance of Tokyo and be comfortable working in both English and Japanese. Fully bilingual candidates are […]
David Arthur Kinney, METHOD IT Founder and Director, interviewed by APAC CIO Outlook • Email, private cloud, Office 365, iOS, and Chrome tips • [VIDEO] New Skype for Business simplifies communications • [VIDEO] Migrate your Surface to Windows 10 • [VIDEO] Real-time co-authoring in Word 2016 • [VIDEO] iPad Pro review • Dynamics CRM 2016 unveiled • In-flight wifi on the up • IT execs on mobile and desktop OS convergence • Windows 10 set to be most used version in history • Cortana Coming to iOS • Microsoft Office ready for iPad Pro • Adobe Flash rebranded as Animate • Sci-fi kitchen table teaches you how to cook • IT security tips from Star Wars
Confession – we can’t stop thinking about the Surface Hub 2 and how cool it would look in our clients’ offices. Check out the official video for yourself and follow us for Japan availability.
Microsoft just released a series of short, sweet promos for the upcoming Surface Go, highlighting its portability and versatility. Check out all ten spots and the Surface Go launch video in our playlist.
Bausch + Lomb chose our Global Content Management solution to facilitate the production of their APAC websites. As part of this ongoing program, we are pleased to announce the release of a new site for Bausch + Lomb Australia. http://www.bausch.com.au
Office 2016 – Now on all your devices • Windows 10, iOS 9, and Excel Tips & Tricks • [VIDEO] First Microsoft Laptop and New Surface Pro Unveiled • [VIDEO] Exchange Server 2016 Released • [VIDEO] Lotus F1 Team Uses Office 365 + OneDrive for Business • Real-time Skype Translation Goes Live • No Windows 10 Tracking for Enterprise Users • iPhone 6S and iOS 9 Released • OS X El Capitan Review • Google Unwraps New Devices • Facebook to Allow Video in Profile Images • Most Dangerous Celebrities of 2015
The METHOD IT team has successfully completed a full server upgrade and migration for a company offering back-office services to multinational businesses in Japan.
As 2020 comes to an end, we reflect on the difficult challenges we’ve all shared throughout the year. Despite the ups and downs, the New Year’s arrival fills us with renewed strength and excitement for what the future may bring. Holiday hours plus looking back at 2020 in IT.
TNW2012 – Tech conferences serve a purpose. For me inspiration for the most as well as sadly getting vibe what what is new and up coming. This should be easy to do via following the speakers but it is consolidated, so like a once a year detox. There is a shift as the speakers seem […]
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We recently performed a successful upgrade to the Microsoft-based infrastructure of a major LCC airline in Japan. They now use the latest Windows Server 2012, Exchange Server 2013 and SharePoint 2013.
In case you missed it, tech giant Apple held their first hardware announcement of 2021 on April 20th! Join us as we give you the highlights from this huge event. New iPad Pro – M1 Chip Finds Another Home The new iPad Pro‘s CPU is reported to be 50% faster than the previous year’s; also […]
METHOD IT just completed a major overhaul for the email systems of a Japanese low-cost airline. The project involved setting up Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 with Mailbox Server Role and new storage disks and migrating everything from the company’s previous MS Exchange server to the new one.
METHOD IT offers procurement services to our clients to meet their regional needs and international standards. We can purchase laptops, desktops, servers, network devices and more from our partners in Japan.
Our IT parts and spares storage service is offered to both local and international clients. We keep all equipment in a climate controlled, secure location in Tokyo and have a fast turnaround for installation or replacement.
The recent spate of social network and website hackings is a timely reminder to take a second look at your password selection habits.
Stats posted by ESET after Yahoo Voices was hacked earlier this month found these to be the most popular passwords among the 450,000 accounts breached:
Windows Server 2003 End-of-Life • Replace all your devices with a Surface Pro 3 • New IT Consulting Solutions • Announcing Method IT Manila • SMB Guide to Secure Email • 30 Need-to-know SEO Terms • 7 Shades of Windows 10 • Salesforce Turns Down Microsoft Bid • Skype Translator Preview Opens • Microsoft Apps on Apple Watch • OneNote for WordPress Released • Cash, Card, or Eyeballs?
New Hong Kong Office • Skype Tips for Small Businesses • Master Microsoft OneDrive • Responsive Web Design Primer • Free MS Office for iOS and Android • .NET Goes Open Source • New Skype for Business, Web, and Office Online • Facebook Developing Social Network for Businesses • Mysterious Regin Malware the Most Powerful Ever Seen • Executives in Asian Hotels Target for Spy Malware • Cyborg Cockroach to the Rescue
Boost Your Back Office Systems – Making the Most of SharePoint and Other Microsoft Business Solutions • IT Tips & Tricks • Shellshock Bug • Microsoft Q1 Earnings • Windows 10 Preview • New Apple Devices & OS • Office 16 & New Mac Office Due 2015 • Google Employs Camel in UAE
5 Microsoft Azure Myths Debunked • We’re Hiring IT Specialists • 8 Lessons from a Steve Jobs Meeting • Best iOS & Android Apps, Spring 2015 • Best Online Image Editing Tools • 34 Ways to Improve iPhone Battery Life • Major Hotel WiFi Security Threat • Office 365 Usage ‘Skyrocketing’ • Free Office 2016 for Mac Preview • Apple Watch & New Macbook Unveiled • Azure Beats Amazon & Google for Mobile Dev • IKEA Furniture with Wireless Chargers • Why are People So Mean Online?
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TIPS : Dropbox and Google do the 2-step | New iPhone YouTube App | New Wikipedia eBook Export Feature
WEB : iPhone 5 Arrives – Videos, Reviews, Tips, Comedy | Japanese Websites Attacked by Chinese Hackers | Power, Pollution and the Internet | Win XP Users: Google to Drop Support for IE8 | Spank your Smartphone | Oddball Korean Music Video Becomes Internet Craze
Game-changing, quality offshore IT development – flexible managed Enterprise, Dynamic Web, CMS, and Mobile development services for businesses in Asia-Pacific.
ALS Ice Bucket Challenge • Old IE Support to End • Major USB Security Flaw • 11 Cloud Facts • Polish your Presentations • Beware Rogue BYOD • iPhone 6 Arrival Imminent • Windows 9 Unveiling • Google Search Favors Secure Sites • Reversible USB Design • Incredible Levitating Speaker • Cats Hack Home Wi-Fi
Starting September 2018, a new Office 365 AutoSave feature will be activated by default in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. This is great for cloud collaboration and preventing data loss, but may require some adjustments to your current workflows.
Free Windows 10 upgrades, Surface Hub, HoloLens + more from Microsoft event • We’re Now a Surface Reseller • ELEMENT Coming Soon • Master MS Office Shortcuts • Avoiding Security Breaches • Small Business SEO in 2015 • Windows 7 Mainstream Support Ends • CES 2015 Highlights • Dumb Password Users Get Smarter • Facebook at Work Launched • iPhone Tops Half of Japanese Market • Line Launches Taxi App in Japan • Selfies One-upped by Dronies
Heartbleed Bug Primer • Playground of Hope • Enterprise IT Tips • MS Build 2014 Highlights • Apple WWDC Set for June • MS Office Comes to Chrome • Asia has Top Global Internet Speeds • Are Asia’s Messaging Apps Worth $19b? • Andy Warhol Art Recovered from Amiga Floppies • Join us in Tokyo or Hong Kong
METHOD IT : SharePoint Success Stories, MS Office Remote Access Hacking Threat
TIPS : What’s a Zero Day Exploit?, Sayonara Laptop, The Real Lifespan of Hard Drives
WEB : iTunes Donations for Philippine Typhoon Relief, Candid Steve Ballmer Interview, MS Boosts Office Web App Features, IT Giants Offer Hackers Cash for Bugs, The Google Barge Mystery Solved, So Long Winamp!
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Any organization will benefit from a solid back office system that helps them compete and stay on top of day-to-day operations. We offer a range of software development and middleware solutions to streamline processes, build on client relations, boost perfomance and increase efficiency.
We’re Hiring IT Specialists | 緊急募集！－ ITスペシャリスト • WordPress Web Hosting for Business • DNS Hosting with Cloudflare • Introducing Microsoft Azure • Grow Your Business Efficiently • Do Business Anywhere with Microsoft Solutions • Office 365 Update for September 2018 [video] • New iPhones and Apple Watch Unveiled [video] • Outlook User Experience Update [video] • iOS 12 – The New Features • macOS Mojave Coming Late September • Microsoft Teams is ready to replace Skype for Business • Surface Event Announced for October 2nd
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TIPS : Office 365 Web Apps Update | Three Important PC Security Updates | Free Windows 8 eBook for IT Pros | Windows 8 – To Upgrade or Not?
WEB : Windows 8 101 in 25 Links | iPad Mini Heads New Apple Line-up | Google Devices Now Come in Three Sizes |
Big Changes at Apple after Map Woes | Japanese Law Comes Down Hard on Illegal File Downloaders
New Hong Kong Tech Startup Incubator • Join us on Yammer! • Surface Pro, Office 365, iPhone Tips & Tricks • [VIDEO] Surface Pro 4 in 1 minute • [VIDEO] iPhone 6S Plus hands-on • [VIDEO] Skype group chats open to anyone • Pocket scanner app Office Lens updated • iOS Skype for Business released • G’day to a tiny $99 Windows 10 desktop • 2015 – The year of Mac malware • Public Facebook posts now searchable
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WEB: iPad 3 = March 7? | Japanese for Siri | FBI vs. Dr. Evil | Syrian President’s Email Hacked, Password was 12345
[VIDEO, PDF] What’s New in Windows 10 • METHOD IT Speaking Events • Hidden iPad Gestures • Windows 10 Keyboard Shortcuts Cheat Sheet • iPhone 6S Launch Event • Skype for Business on iOS and Android • Chrome to Stop Autoplaying Videos, Flash Ads • One Beeellion Facebook Users • [VIDEO] SharePoint Server 2016 IT Preview • [VIDEO] New Dynamics CRM Mobile Apps
Free Asia-Pacific IT Solutions Brochure • New Japanese METHOD IT Website • Top Tech Tips & Tricks • MS Surface Pro 3 Review • Google Releases Standalone Office Apps • China Cracks Down on Foreign IT • Apple Buys Beats • Lenovo World’s Biggest PC Maker • Switching Off Noisy Tweeters • Join us in Tokyo or Hong Kong
METHOD IT : Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 | Android Apps | E-Commerce Solutions
TIPS : Go Fullscreen in Windows | Top Firefox Add-ons
WEB : Google Launches Social Network | CRM Links to Office 365, Goes Social | eBay Acquires Magento | Bulk App Store Purchases for Businesses | Any Thing and Every Thing Goes Online
New features galore in Office 365 • iOS and OS X Network Security Fix • Flash Player & IE Security Updates • Find Free WiFi in Japan • When Your Business Gets Bashed Online • MS Word: Top 20 Secret Features • Satya Nadella Named Microsoft CEO • MS Lync Befriends Skype, Cisco & Android • Social Updates for Dynamics CRM • Massive Internet Hack a Bad Omen • Facebook Buys WhatsApp for $16bn • World’s Most Unpronounceable Tech Brands • Join METHOD IT in Tokyo or Hong Kong
METHOD IT : Monitoring with PRTG | Why Outsource your Data Center? | Office 365 Migration
TIPS : OS Keyboard Shortcuts | Wunderful Wunderlist
WEB : Google Buys Motorola | $1 Trillion Apple? | SNS & England Riots | Japan to Get First Mango Phone | Hulu Japan
METHOD IT : Why choose Office 365 over Office 2013? | What is SharePoint?
TIPS : Skype Bug Fix | How to Choose a Strong Password | Olympic Smartphone App
WEB : Windows 8 Release Date Set | iPad Mini and iPhone 5 Rumors | Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion Released | Enterprise iPad Adoption in Japan and the US | Interactive World Map of Underwater Internet Cables | Rocket Launchpad Gopher Becomes YouTube Idol
The Method Managed private cloud solution is a powerful, reliable and scalable modern IT infrastructure at your disposal. Built on redundant systems using industry standard trusted manufacturers, Method Managed gives you the resources you need when you need them without any of the hassle of maintaining your own servers.
METHOD IT has completed a virtualization project that transferred all the internal infrastructure for a major international hotel in Tokyo to a Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V platform on Dell hardware.
Your Happy Medium: Announcing the launch of METHOD MEDIUM – our new approach to E-com, Web Dev, and Design solutions for businesses in and out of Japan.
METHOD IT recently completed an office move and migration to its Datacenter hosting for the Japanese branch of an international manufacturer of stationery, lighters and razors.
METHOD IT offers structured cabling services or re-cabling to make offices clean and secure. Our cabling team are artists who carefully plan neat, organized, labeled, color-coded, and concealed cabling for the most complex environments. | METHOD ITは構内配線敷設サービス、また、オフィスをすっきりと安全に整備する再配線工事サービスを提供しています。
私たちの配線担当チームはアーティスティックなセンスと技術を駆使し、オフィス整備を入念にプランニングします。配線にラベリングや色分けをして美しく整頓し、複雑なIT環境においては床下配線も行います。
New – Exchange Server 2013 Hybrid Deployments • Social Media & Office Tips & Tricks • iOS 8 & OS X Yosemite Unveiled • Microsoft & Salesforce Form Partnership • What’s New in Microsoft Azure • The World Cup Goes Social • Why We Get Addicted to Casual Games • Join us in Tokyo or Hong Kong
We’re Expanding – Join our Team at METHOD IT • Productive Email Writing Tips • OneNote for Beginners • Educating Employees About Cybersecurity • Smartphone Typing Tips • MS Office Online Overhaul • Massive Azure Update • MS Office Apps Open to Public Clouds • Lenovo Preinstalled Adware Scandal • Google Earth Pro Now Free • Japanese Hotel Staffed by Robots
Server Administration We have provided full server administration service successfully for over 7 years for a Tokyo-based recruiting firm. During that time, our service has included a full range of server related tasks – creating and deleting users, moving office, monitoring backups and updates, and maintaining an overall stable and fast network. Having an experienced […]
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We are always searching for highly-skilled, intelligent IT contractors with experience in any of our nine core solutions who can handle responsibility and know how to take the initiative in a fast-paced multi-lingual environment. Candidates must already live in Hong Kong and be comfortable working in both English and Cantonese. Fully bilingual candidates are preferred. […]
Microsoft released a set of videos today, offering a more detailed look at the new Surface devices for 2019. Here they are combined into one handy playlist. We’ll keep on adding videos as they appear, so check back here or follow us on YouTube for more! Where to Buy in Japan? METHOD IT is a […]
Keeping your network up-to-date and secure is an ongoing process. As part of this process it is highly recommended to give your hardware firewall some attention – often left on their own after installation (or updated only annually), these silent protectors ensure your networks are safe from active threats.
A business support services company needed an email solution for their users that was stable, scalable and secure with a familiar interface. They also needed a solid backup system, the ability to connect with version control and secure access to their documents via iPhone and iPad. METHOD IT provided the perfect and most cost effective […]
As a business manager I always wonder if productivity would be higher if I forced my people to come in everyday. When we do get together, I think it turns into a never ending meeting of brain storming always putting us 2 projects ahead in focus. Mostly that maybe a leadership and focus issue? It […]
From October 22-26 Microsoft will roll out an exciting new upgrade to Office 365. This is a major update for the Word, Excel, Powerpoint and OneNote Web Apps with many new features including touch support for tablets.
A large start-up airline required IT services which included email servers, a document management server, and a communications server all integrated with other Database servers and a VPN with single sign on. They also needed a wireless office and cable setup all with bilingual and international support, as well as code development. METHOD IT provided […]
METHOD IT : Promotional Web Apps for iPad | MS SharePoint Intranet Solutions | Global Content Management
TIPS : Social Media Dashboard | Keyboard Shortcuts for Outlook 2010
WEB : Apple WWDC 2011 Keynote | Windows 8 Interface Preview | Google Apps Upgrade and Browser Support | LinkedIn IPO
METHOD IT : New Websites – Solid Hong Kong & Tokyo Fitness | Mobile Websites for WordPress
TIPS : Healty PC Use
WEB : Steve Jobs Resigns | Twitter Users Hit 100 Million | iPhone 5 Coming Soon | Windows 8 Unveiled | Google Flight Search
New Tokyo Office Space in Cool Neighborhood with On-site Tech Support • 東京オフィススペースレンタル – オンサイトのITサポート付き！ | 5 Must-have Microsoft Apps | Why should your small-midsize business use Office 365? | Why move your data to the cloud? | Are you connecting with your customers? | Office 365 Update for August 2018 [video] | Tip: Set an email flag, reminder, or color in Outlook 2016 [video] | New Microsoft 365 Public Roadmap Out Soon | Big tech warns of ‘Japan’s millennium bug’ ahead of Akihito’s abdication | Samsung is about to make 4TB SSDs and mobile storage cheaper
WPC2014: The Future of Microsoft Products and Services • IT Security Checklist for Small Businesses • Office 365 Migration Gotchas • Search Engine Snake Oil • Web Services That Make Your Life Easier • Japanese SE Steals Personal Data of Millions • Office 365 Roadmap Unveiled • Apple and IBM Join Forces for Enterprise iOS • Adobe and Google Release Free CJK Font • Amazing Data Driven Websites • Grandma’s Helpdesk • Join us in Tokyo or Hong Kong
METHOD IT : New E-Commerce Website – megshops.com | Prepaid Helpdesk | Make your Website Truly International
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WEB : Microsoft Buys Skype | Sony Networks Hacked | Facebook’s Google Smear Campaign | Judgment Days
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TIPS : First MS Security Advisories of 2014, IT Project Management Trends, Which HD Brand Should You Buy?, Work and Play with IFTTT
WEB : Massive Credit Card Hacks, CES 2014 Roundup, Win XP Support Deadline Looms, The Mac Turns 30, Worst Passwords of 2013
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TIPS : Coolest Laptops of 2013 So Far, 3 Things SMB Can Learn From Google Failures, Microsoft Patches Critical Flaws in IE, Should You Take a Summer Vacation from Social Media?
WEB : MS Outlook Comes to iOS, Major Reshuffle at Microsoft, Apple Developer Site Hacked, Google Unveil Updated Tablet & Tackle TV, Next iPhone Rumors, Linux Runs Most of Modern Society, The Internet – Then and Now, Mt. Fuji and Gunkanjima on Street View
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METHOD IT : Get One Month Free Business Hosting in our Datacenter | Get a Spam-free Inbox
TIPS : Free Microsoft eBooks | Android 4 Ultimate Guide and Cheat Sheet
WEB : Sayonara Mobile Flash | Too Much Hot Air in the Cloud | 2 months Till Windows 8 – The Latest Reports and Rumors | Lose the Smartphone, Enjoy your Meal | Top 20 TED Talks to Date | Live Photo Feed of Tokyo and Other Cities
Season’s Greetings! Please take note of the METHOD IT holiday dates, and enjoy some IT news nibbles to see you out of 2019 and into 2020, year of the Metal Rat!
METHOD IT : MS Dynamics CRM 2013 Released, Datacenter Primer
TIPS : Become a Keyboard Ninja, Best iPad Business Apps
WEB : Battle of the Tablets, Windows 8.1 Arrives, Mac OS X Goes Free, Control your PC from your Smartphone, BBM for iOS/Android Debuts with 10 Million Downloads, Retro Computing Heaven
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METHOD IT : Bring Your Microsoft Infrastructure into 2013 – Upgrade to the latest Windows Server, Exchange and SharePoint, METHOD IT Sponsors Boxer at Executive Fight Night II
TIPS : BYOD Advice, Critical IE8 Security Fix, Gmail for Power Users
WEB : Mobile MS Office with Quickoffice, Free Windows 8.1 update, Blackberry Messenger for iOS & Android, Google I/O conference highlights, Mobile phones to outnumber people
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We’ve been busy. But we’re back! (new offices & phone numbers) | Microsoft Announces New Low-Cost Surface Go [video] | Microsoft Business Applications Summit 2018 | Surface Hub 2. Hubba Hubba. [video] | Chrome Countdown – Time to secure your website with HTTPS | Warning – Microsoft Office 365 Phishing Email | Office 365 Update for July 2018 [video] | Tips: Useful iOS 12 Features – Coming Fall 2018 [video] | Tip: Import Google Calendars into Outlook 2016 [video]
Find out how Windows 10 can benefit your business with its enhanced user experience, enterprise-grade security, a new wave of devices, and cloud-based management tools.
METHOD IT : Benefits of SharePoint 2013
TIPS : iOS 7 Resource Guide
WEB : IT in Japan Post-Fukushima, Google Office App Goes Free, The Datacenter in a Box, WordPress to Take Over the Web?, The Most Dangerous Celebrities Online
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WEB : Quakebook | iPad 2 Delays | Twitter Trends Go Nihongo | iPhone Abs?
Your laptop replacement – See how one CTO replaced his laptop, iPad, and desktop for a Surface Pro.
Surface Pro takes your business further – with the power, portability, and productivity you demand from a laptop – in less than 1 kilogram.
METHOD IT : Truly Private Cloud Computing, New Nerd Nests
TIPS : Cloud Trends Report, Surprise Benefits of Windows 8.1, BYOD Case Study, Reaching Mobile Web Users
WEB : Edward Snowden & PRISM, MS+Oracle Cloud Partnership, Office for iPhone, iOS 7 & New Macs, Steve Jobs the Movie, USB Fan Necktie
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METHOD IT: Microsoft Per-User Licensing | Office 365 Migration | CRM-SharePoint Integration
TIPS: Office 365 & SharePoint
WEB: Mobile Flash is Dead | Windows 7 is World’s #1 OS | Google Updates Search Algorithm | David Meowie and Mew Reed?
Manage secure, stable, and scalable wireless networks from anywhere. Just one of the many reasons we’re head over heels for Meraki WiFi gear, and think you should be too. Find out more about our one-stop service for supercharging your office wireless.
You may own a stunning WordPress site, but it’s not just about looks. Settling for a low-cost hosting solution can seriously impact your business. Migrate to enterprise-level hosting with fast page loading times, global data centers, automated backups, CDN, SSL certificates (HTTPS), version control, and three-tier dev/staging/prod environments, tailor-made for WordPress.
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WEB: Steve Jobs 1955 – 2011 | iPhone 4S and iOS 5 | Siri | iPhone comes to au in Japan | Macheads Documentary
METHOD IT : Adding Value to Your IT
TIPS : Website Password Security | Important Software Updates
WEB : Top IT Companies Hacked Through Java Exploit | Apple iWatch Rumors | Opera Goes Webkit | IT Videos of the Month | A Roomba for Your Smartphone
IT Support Packages for Businesses in Asia • Win XP Support Ends April 8 • Word + Outlook Security Risk • Excel Power User Tips • The Work/Life/Mobile Balance • Office for iPad • Microsoft Freebies • Facebook buys VR Company for $2bn • Linux Bug Allows Eavesdropping • The Web Turns 25 • Join METHOD IT in Tokyo or Hong Kong
Office 2016 for Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android is out now for Office 365 subscribers. Office 365 is the future for Office apps and productivity. OneDrive for Business handles secure remote storage. Skype for Business excels in communications. SharePoint, Exchange and Azure do the back office in the cloud. Find out how your organization can benefit from METHOD IT Microsoft-based solutions.
METHOD IT : New Solutions, New Website | Summer vs Servers
TIPS : BYOD Guide | Why You Shouldn’t Email Sensitive Corporate Documents | Bad Tech Etiquette to Avoid at Work
WEB : Huge Cyber Espionage Virus Discovered | Facebook Rumor Mill | MS Office for iPad and Android | Plants Who Talk to Their People
METHOD IT : Benefits of MS Exchange 2013, Windows XP Support Ends 2014
TIPS : 12 Fantastic Features of Windows Server 2012, VoIP Guide for Business, Protect Your Website Passwords
WEB : Windows 8.1 Due October 17-18, Office 365 Comes to Android, iPhone Event Set for September 10?, Now Anyone Can Create Windows Phone Apps, Japanese Smart Toilet Open to Attack
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METHOD IT : Happy Holidays! | Hynd Website
TIPS : Today in IT History | Google Maps for iPhone
WEB : Google Zeitgeist 2012 | IT Bigwigs Talk | Best Mobile Apps of 2012 | IBM Predicts PCs with 5 Senses | Top Viral Videos of 2012
METHOD IT : Brimmer Beer Box Website
TIPS : Social Network Safety
WEB : Biggest Cyber Attack in History Slows Internet | Microsoft Dynamics Gets Social, Goes Mobile | Control Presentations with Your Smartphone | China to Create Linux-based National OS | Amazon Launches ‘Send to Kindle’ Button for Websites | Google World Wide Maze Turns Web Pages Into 3D Game
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Microsoft Teams is a collaboration hub, fusing a powerful group chat system to the essential Microsoft 365 apps in an easy-to-use interface. If you’re already using Microsoft 365 as a business, chances are Teams is included with your subscription – if not a free version is available to try now. Find out why your organization should be making the most of Teams and how we can help. | Microsoft TeamsはMicrosoft 365の重要なアプリや機能とパワフルなグループチャットシステムを集約したコラボレーションハブです。インターフェイスも使いやすく快適です。お客様が既にMicrosoft 365をご利用の場合は、サブスクリプション契約の中にTeamsが含まれている可能性があります。Microsoft 365をご利用でない場合にも、今すぐお試し頂ける無料バージョンがあります。組織におけるTeams導入のメリットや活用法、Method ITの導入サポートについてご覧ください。
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