8 Recently Evolved Logos that Rule the Branding Market

A logo creates a brand identity and help people remember a specific business. Logo is actually the first thing that is observed by people before they move towards the other text or try understanding the business operations. 

A good logo must be simple, appropriate, appealing, memorable and able to delineate the company business. Logo dictates the overall crux of a business by portraying a positive, reliable and professional image. Not only a logo enables people to memorize the company brand but also makes a company standout from its rivals. A visual image of company called logo promotes the visibility and company branding.

Need for Evolving New Logos

Logos are strange- they are not the reason for people to buy a product or service, but they are the only key to identify a product or service of specific company/ brand. It is not that simple to change a company’s logo as it portrays a company operations and services and allows people to relate their feelings associated with a specific brand. 

A company need to change its logo due to various reasons may it be change of name, new business acquisition, logo revitalization, better quality logo or organizational changes. With a new Google logo launched on 2nd September 2015, it is clear that unlike earlier scenarios, companies don’t hesitate to evolve their logos. Google is not the only company that changed its logo. 

Here are some more tech companies who changed their logos in recent years:

1. Google

2. KOENIG

3. Quora

4. Microsoft

5. Flipkart 

6. Facebook

7. Lenovo

8. Paypal

4 Things You Should Know About Big Data

What is Big Data?

Big data refers to the collection of dataset that is too large, too fast and too difficult to store, process and manage. Any voluminous data may it be structured or unstructured with high velocity and variety of information can be termed as big data.  Such data needs to be processed quickly and typically represents petabytes or exabytes of data.

Large volumes of data analysis, capture, search, sharing, storage, transfer, visualization, and information privacyis taken care by big data platforms.

Is it a technology or volume?

Though, the term big data seems to refer the volume, yet it is actually a revolutionary technology involving various tools and processes to handle the volume, velocity and variety of data facilitating efficient storage and processing capabilities.

The pro-active and connected world of mobiles and internet generates massive amount of data at a very high pace. This data may be either structured in the form of inventories, orders, and customer information or unstructured in the form of data fromweb and smart devices.The huge datasets so created are used to analyze and create business insights. Henceforth, it is substantial to store and process these huge datasets readily. Big data deals with the processing and storing of such huge datasets thereby enabling impeccable data analysis and useful business insights.

Big Data vs. Traditional Databases

Now the question is- why big data while since decades, we have been using our traditional databases for storing, processing and managing the data competently.

The HDBMs, NDBMS, OODBMS and most powerful RDBMs have been there for rescue when it came to data security and processing in efficient manners. But the waytechnology is evolving and generating data in various different forms at such a fast pace, the traditional databases fail to support big data.

Big data focuses more on continuous data flows and processing rather than existing data access unlike traditional data analytics.  Moreover, big data is capable enough to encompass all kinds of data may it be from web, social media web sites or even inventories.

Another prominent feature of big data is its cloud computing capabilities that enables users to store, access and manage data from anywhere anytime. This has made the business analytics more powerful and efficient thereby creating more useful and accurate business insights.

The platforms

Big data is available on many platforms to deal with voluminous data, such as 0xdata H2O, ClearStory, Cloudera, DataStax, Hortonworks, Hadoop, Platfora, Splice Machine, Splunkand Hunk, Sqrrl and many more. Yet, Hadoop, which is the part of Apache project, is the most talked about technology these days.

Our next blog will focus on the special features that make Hadoop most promising.

5 Things You Must Know before Windows 10 Releases on July 29 This Year

Microsoft has always been at the forefront of innovation, with revolutionary yet user-friendly operating systems, being rolled out at regular intervals. Continuing in the same vein, Microsoft is releasing its latest Windows Operating System – Windows 10, in about two months’ time – on July 29^th, 2015. Here are 5 facts you must know before you get your hands on it.

  

1. Free Download for Original Windows 7 and 8 (8.1) Users

If you’re currently running original Windows 7 or 8 on your systems, you will have received a notification message from Microsoft about the availability of Windows 10. You can register for the upgrade, and on July 29, when the Operating system is available, Download and install it on your systems. People who currently have counterfeit Windows OS on their systems, will have to shell out $119 or $199 to purchase the new OS.

2    Return of the Start Menu

Windows 8 greeted users with a confusing UI topped off with the absence of a start menu. With Microsoft having paid attention to its consumers’ complaints, the Start Menu makes a grand return, with the tiles feature of Windows 8 embedded within the menu. Thereby, keeping everyone happy.

3.      Cortana

For everyone who is familiar with Siri and Voice-commands with Google Now, Cortana comes as a pleasant surprise because it is embedded within the desktop. Searches are run within the hard drive and also over the internet, and results will be returned in a consolidated fashion, on a widget.

4.      Microsoft Edge replaces the archaic Internet Explorer

Windows users have been crying out for a faster and more compact web browser, and Microsoft provides one with Windows 10. Edge is powered by Microsoft’s Bing search engine and will provide chrome-like search options through the address bar.

5.     Final Goodbye to Hearts and Solitaire.

In a survey by Forbes, the games – Hearts and Solitaire – came out on top of the list of items that decrease productivity among professionals. While Windows 7 and 8 did have non-standard versions of the game, Windows 10 has removed it from its list of Pre-installed programs, in an effort to increase productivity.

Just like Microsoft, Koenig too is steadfast in its attempts to revolutionize the IT Training Industry. With over 30 authorizations from technological conglomerates all over the world, and being the Gold Partner of Microsoft, Koenig provides over 1000 niche IT courses to choose from and boosts your career to staggering heights. Visit us as www.koenig-solutions.com to learn more.

5 Smart Gadgets to Look Forward to in 2015

“Citius. Altius. Fortius” – The motto of the Olympic Games in Latin means “Faster. Higher. Stronger”. As archaic as the Olympic Games have been, the motto never grows old. Technology, too, it seems has taken on the very motto, getting so deeply embedded in our lives, that we can now wear it. At the Wearable Technology show in London, in March 2015, technology companies from all over the world showcased their innovations, and we pick 5 of the best wearable techs, sure to make a mark this year.

1. Samsung Gear VR Headset

A Mega Screen right in front of your eyes. Watch visual entertainment – movies, Television, and play interactive games with this ingenious product. VR, which stands for Virtual Reality, has made its way into our lives, and will in due course of time realize our Johnny Quest fantasies.

2. Prototype Handbag

Taken your keys? Money? Alright, let’s get to work. The bag starts buzzing. You’ve forgotten something. Your ID card. Now let’s get to work.
This prototype handbag is configured with sensors that checks all your belongings, and if you’ve forgotten something, buzzes until you put the forgotten item in it.

3. Burg Smartwatch / Phone Watch

Since being unveiled in November 2014, Burg has constantly made advancements to its smartwatch, affectionately called the phone watch. Having removed most issues with signal reception, the Burg Phone watch is sure to be one of the most widely sought after tech items this year.

4. SunnyCam Video recording eyewear

Espionage and spy thrillers are full of gadgets that catch the antagonist unawares. SunnyCam’s Video Recording Eyewear is a throwback to the times when “Q” was the most loved character in James Bond movies. With the push of a little button, this handy gadget records whatever you lay eyes on.

5. Osteoid Bluetooth Enabled Splint

Anyone who plays tennis or a racquet sport in general will understand the value of a splint in healing a bruised wrist. But what if the splint plays the role of a doctor. Within minutes this Bluetooth enabled splint analyzes the forearm, and relays the message to your cell phone. It advises what steps to take next and reduces healing time by over 38%.

Just as technology evolves every day, Koenig Solutions too is striving to be the best. One of the leading IT Training Companies in the world, Koenig is the official training and education partner of over 30 technology conglomerates including Microsoft, Cisco, VMWare, EC-Council, Salesforce, SAP, SAS, Oracle, Android ATC, Apple, and many more.

Come and be a part of the technology revolution with Koenig. Visit us at www.koenig-solutions.com to know more.

APPLE’S INGENUITY MEETS ADOBE’S CREATIVITY

The Apple Watch has generated wave after wave of wondrous excitement ever since its release. It’s being called as a glimpse into the future, where all you need will be at hand, literally. The creativity behind these genius inventions are unmatched, and have a fan following in the billions. Adobe, the Gods of Creativity, recently celebrated the 25^th Anniversary of its Flagship product – Photoshop. Imagine what could happen if Apple and Adobe joined hands to take creativity to the zenith.

Dear readers, that’s exactly what has happened!

The two largest Creative organizations in the world have collaborated and geared up for giving us three major applications customized for the Apple Watch.

       1. Behance:

Behance is the world’s leading creative community, and the development of the Behance app for the Mac OS brings your Inbox, Notifications, activities, and “Nearby” directly to the Apple Watch. The Handoff feature enables you to move flawlessly between your iPhone and the Apple Watch when you want. The share dialog feature allows you to post a link to Facebook, Twitter and other social media services.

       2. Adobe Color CC

The colors of Adobe meet the sleek look of the Apple Watch. Turn on the Location feature on the Watch, and enable the Color CC, and what you see next will be a mélange of colors, that befit the location you’re in. Cool, isn’t it?

       3. Creative Cloud

You can now set up the Apple Watch to monitor activity on shared Creative Cloud files, view and reply to comments on a file, accept or decline invitations to collaborate, and do much more. The effortless mobile to desktop workflows across devices and apps enabled by Creative Profile and Creative Cloud Libraries make this all possible.

This latest collaboration will surely get your creative juices flowing, and we can place our trust in Apple and Adobe to keep rolling out these advancements.

If you wish to learn more about Adobe Creative Cloud, or any of its design software, and mobile development techniques on Mac OS through Apple Certified Courses, then you must contact Koenig Solutions, the World’s leading IT training company. Being the certified training partner of over 30 conglomerates including Apple and Adobe, Koenig provides the best and the most industry oriented training to ensure your success in the IT world.

Top 7 Worst Passwords of 2014

The previous year was characterized by a staggering number of data breaches, including many high profile ones at Sony Pictures, HBO, Target, Yahoo, etc. While these data breaches are carried out by professional hackers, common people too indulge in “hacking” of their own. Primarily logging into a friend’s email or Facebook account, and subsequently making a mockery of that person online.

Well, readers, the first rule of keeping your account untarnished is to have a password that can withstand such breaches. What you must not do however, is to have passwords like these:

1. “12345678”

So, we know that you remember your first kindergarten lesson. Why you choose to put it up as your password, however, is beyond us.

2. “Password”

You may think it’s pretty smart of you to enter “password” when the computer asks you to enter password, but trust us, it’s not. What it does ensure though, is that you’re easy fodder for most common-man “hackers”.

 3.   “Qwerty”

In 1868, Christopher Sholes, the inventor of the typewriter, placed letters randomly to prevent jamming of the keys, by keeping commonly used phrases apart. In 2014, however, Christopher Sholes, would laugh at you hysterically if he came to know that you’re using his “invention” to protect your data. 

4. “Dragon”

Yes, Daenerys Targaryen has them, and yet she goes around asking people “where are they?” Ever since Game of Thrones brought these mystical creatures back into prominence, we’ve wanted them to breathe fire on our enemies, too. But that’s no reason to use it as your Email password. 

5. “Football”

Do most of your Social Media posts and interests revolve around the Beautiful Game? Wonderful.

Do your friends know it? Wonderful conversations.

Is it your password? DATA-BREACH!!

 6. “123123”

As rhythmic as it is easy to crack. If you need rhythm in your passwords, go for a Beatles’ Song lyrics, and not something a 3-year old child says round the clock to annoy you.

7. “Batman”

Oscar-worthy performances by all actors in Christopher Nolan’s Batman movies demand you to be fans of this series. But they also demand you to be intelligent about securing your data. This password is easy for any Joker to be the Bane of your Social Media account.

Don’t be a victim of data breaches, rather strengthen yourself and your network with network and cyber security principles. Koenig Solutions, one of the world’s leading IT Training companies, is the authorized training partner of EC-Council, CAST, 30 other technological corporations across the world. You’d like to be a Certified Ethical Hacker? Come to Koenig! There’s a plethora of courses you can take up and fulfill all your technological desires.

Visit us at www.koenig-solutions.com and step forward to a glorious career.