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How to Whitelist Emails – Ensure Proper Delivery

During this MCO, it is important for us to keep you updated with our latest and current news. JomSoft wants to help make sure your emails are getting delivered to you! In order to help ensure proper delivery of emails from us to your inbox, you can add senders of legitimate emails to your Whitelist, also called the Approved or Safe Sender list. Read below to view instructions on how to do whitelist emails for several popular Internet Service Providers and email companies. Here is how to save mailer@jombill.io as your safe email sender for various mail:

AOL Mail
1. Click Contacts in the right toolbar.
2. Click Add Contact.
3. Enter [ mailer@jombill.io l] and additional information if you wish.
4. Click Add Contact button in the popup to finish.
Comcast
1. Click Preferences from the menu.
2. Click Restrict Incoming Email.
3. Click Yes to Enable Email Controls.
4. Click Allow email from addresses listed below.
5. Enter [ mailer@jombill.io ] you want to whitelist.
6. Click Add.
7. Click Update to finish.
Earthlink
1. Click Address Book.
2. Click Add Contact.
4. Save mailer@jombill.io as a contact.
5. Click save.
Gmail
1. Open an email from the sender that you want to whitelist.
2. Click on the little down-pointing-triangle-arrow next to “reply.”
3. Click Add [ mailer@jombill.io ] to contacts list to finish.
Apple Mail
1. Click [ mailer@jombill.io ] in the header of the message you’re viewing.
2. Click Add to finish.
NetZero
1. Click the Address Book tab on the top menu bar.
2. Click Contacts.
3. Click Add Contact.
4. Enter [ mailer@jombill.io ] and additional information if you wish.
5. Click Save to finish.
Yahoo! Mail
1. Open the email message from the sender you want to add to your address book.
2. Click Add to contacts next to [ mailer@jombill.io ].
3. On the Add Contact popup, add additional information if needed.
4. Click Save to finish.
Windows Live Hotmail
1. Open an email from the sender that you want to whitelist.
2. Click Add to contacts next to [ mailer@jombill.io ] to finish.
Microsoft Outlook 2003
1. Open the email message from the sender you want to add to your address book.
2. Right-click Click here to download images in the gray bar at the top of the message.
3. Click Add Sender to Senders Safe List to finish.
Outlook 2007
1. Right-click on the email you received (in the list of emails).
2. Click Junk E-mail.
3. Click Add Sender to Safe Senders List to finish.
Outlook 2010
1. Click the Home tab.
2. Click Junk.
3. Click Junk E-mail Options.
4. Click Safe Senders.
5. Click Add.
6. Enter [ mailer@jombill.io ] and additional information if you wish.
7. Click OK to finish.
Mac Mail
1. Click Address Book .
2. Click File.
3. Click New Card.
4. Enter [ mailer@jombill.io ] and additional information if you wish. .
5. Click Edit to finish
Mozilla Thunderbird for PC
1. Click Address Book.
2. Make sure Personal Address Book is highlighted.
3. Click New Card. This will launch a New Card window that has 3 tabs: Contact, Address & Other.
4. Under Contact, enter [ mailer@jombill.io ] and additional information if you wish.
5. Click OK to finish.
Mozilla Thunderbird for Mac
1. Click Address Book.
2. Make sure Personal Address Book is highlighted.
3. Click New Card. This will launch a New Card window that has 3 tabs: Contact, Address & Other.
4. Under Contact, enter [ mailer@jombill.io ] and additional information if you wish.
5. Click OK to finish

iOS Devices – iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
 1. On any message, tap the sender and add to either a new contact or an existing contact:
Android Devices – Samsung, Google Nexus, others
1. In the default email client, touch the picture of the sender.
2. Click OK to add to contacts.

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What is SaaS? 10 FAQs About Software as a Service

While the technology world is laser focused on the software-as-a-service (SaaS), or “cloud,” phenomenon, a lot of companies with which we speak aren’t as familiar (gasp!). That’s changing, however, as SaaS solutions continue to offer a viable software option for many businesses to traditional on-premise installations.

Every day at Software Advice, we hear the same handful of questions about what SaaS is, exactly, and how SaaS differs from the traditional software model. So, we thought it’d be helpful to put together a guide of the 10 most frequently asked questions about SaaS.

1. What Is SaaS?

SaaS is a method of software delivery that allows data to be accessed from any device with an Internet connection and web browser. In this web-based model, software vendors host and maintain the servers, databases and code that constitute an application. This is a significant departure from the on-premise software delivery model. First, companies don’t have to invest in extensive hardware to host the software, and this in turn, allows buyers to outsource most of the IT responsibilities typically required to troubleshoot and maintain the software. The SaaS vendor takes care of it all.

In addition to allowing remote access via the web to the software applications and data, SaaS also differs from on-premise software in it’s pricing model. On-premise software is typically purchased through a perpetual license, which means buyers own a license to the software. They also pay 15% to 20% per year in maintenance and support fees. SaaS, on the other hand, allows buyers to pay an annual or monthly subscription fee, which typically includes the software license, support and most other fees. A major benefit of SaaS is being able to spread out costs over time.

2. How Do I Choose Between SaaS & On-Premise?

The first step to answering this question is to determine the complexity of your business. We typically recommend SaaS to small to medium businesses with fairly straight forward business processes that are looking to reduce upfront expenses. Why? SaaS solutions are cost effective, but they are still working their way toward handling the complex requirements of large enterprise businesses. If there is one area that SaaS is still working to make up ground in terms of offerings, it’s delivering the same level of robust functionality that you find in on-premise systems.

While SaaS is closing the functionality gap, there remains a rather large gulf between the two. For example, a medium-sized manufacturer that makes highly engineered and custom aerospace parts may be best-suited for an on-premise system, simply because on-premise systems have been around longer and have more functionality. On the other hand, a manufacturer that specializes in nuts and bolts will find all the functionality they need in a SaaS solution like NetSuite or Plex Systems. So, it really comes down to understanding what are your organization’s needs and which solution can best help you address those in the near term – and over time.

3. Is SaaS new?

The origins of a shared resource environment such as cloud computing date back to the 1960’s. In a 1961 speech to MIT students, John McCarthy, a renowned computer scientist that won the Turing award for his work in Artificial Intelligence, famously said, “computation may some day be organized as a public utility.” In other words, with the concept of cloud computing that is certainly what you have – a shared resource of computing power. While the idea has been around for some time, the web-based technology required to support SaaS matured heading into the late 1990’s. That’s when companies like Salesforce began offering traditional enterprise solutions, such as customer relationship management, through a SaaS model.

At first, the enterprise software world didn’t take SaaS seriously. In the last five years, however, that’s changed dramatically as SaaS companies have proven they’re able to grow their revenue and customer base through a subscription licensing model. At the same time, buyers are increasingly drawn to the affordability and the familiarity of the web browser-like user interface (UI) SaaS solutions offer.

4. Can I Customize SaaS Software?

When SaaS applications first emerged, customization was very limited. Everyone got the same solution and had to adapt their business processes to the software they received. Today, it’s becoming much easier and more common to customize your SaaS systems. And in fact, there are now armies of consultants that specialize in tweaking SaaS applications to fit your business processes.

Buyers can customize the UI to change the look and feel of the program, as well as modify specific areas, such as data fields, to alter what data appears. Several business process features can also be turned off and on at will. However, the ability to tailor SaaS software still isn’t what it is for on-premise solutions. As the SaaS market matures, software vendors are investing more in development to provide more customization and flexibility that companies are accustomed to with on-premise software. Of course, all of this varies by application and vendor; some are further ahead than others.

5. Who Owns My Data?

A lot of buyers fear that SaaS vendors “own” their data. This is certainly something to be aware of when negotiating a service level agreement (SLA) with your SaaS vendor. In addition to setting system reliability standards, the SLA spells out parameters for issues, such as data ownership, security requirements and maintenance schedules. It’s an important and fairly complex document that we can’t cover sufficiently here.

In terms of data ownership, buyers should ensure there’s a clause in their SLA that states unequivocally that they own the data. Most SaaS contracts have built in and prepaid contingencies that will provide access to your data if the vendors goes out of business (see below) and guarantees that you own that data. Furthermore, most SaaS vendors will let you export your data and back it up locally any time you want. It’s very unusual for any vendor to insist that they retain ownership of your data. If you notice this in a clause, don’t sign the dotted line.

6. Is My Data Safe?

This is one of the biggest sticking points for companies that are considering SaaS. Security is an important consideration when allowing someone else to maintain your business-critical data, especially for companies with large data sets. However, with online banking and online payroll systems becoming the norm today, the security issue seems to be a bit of a red herring. Few things are more important than our bank accounts, yet most of us are comfortable with putting this information in the cloud.

In truth, data security is independent of whether the server is sitting right next to you or in a different city. Apples to apples, SaaS vendors are actually able to invest much more in security, backups and maintenance than any small to medium enterprise. For this reason, a web-based system typically has more security measures in place than an on-premise system. Furthermore, most SaaS vendors undergo stringent security procedures of SAS70 Type II audits that test the data center’s level of security. And chances are an individual IT department within may not hold themselves to the same standards.

7. What if My Vendor Goes Out of Business?

This is a legitimate concern as in the world of software, vendors come and go all the time – whether through industry consolidation or business failure. The data, however, is typically yours to keep. Most SaaS vendors prepay their data center hosting company to “keep the lights on.” This prepaid fee is meant to safeguard companies to ensure their data is accessible in the event something should happen with the vendor.

The important thing here is to make sure your SLA has a clause that explicitly states that you can export your data from your provider, which most SLAs do outline as standard practice. This clause should also include how often and in what type of format you may access your data. It’s common for SLAs to also stipulate that the vendor will help migrate your data, for an appropriate fee.

8. What Are the Internet / Operating System (OS) Limitations?

The primary downside of SaaS is that it relies on a good Internet connection. You’ll know better than anyone how this will affect you. How’s your Internet? While many believe on-premise systems to be more reliable, no system is fully immune to downtime. On-premise software is subject to electrical outages, hardware failures and a range of other risks. As a safeguard, some SaaS vendors have developed “offline” functionality that allows people to keep working in the event that Internet does go down. Once a solid connection is available again, all the data is synced to the system.

Beyond the Internet connection, some are worried about OS compatibility. Most enterprise systems were built to run on either Windows or Linux. That’s starting to change. As Mac users, we’re happy to see that more enterprise vendors support the Mac OS. As Mac adoption continues to grow in the enterprise, we expect Mac functional support to accelerate as well. Furthermore, most SaaS companies support multiple web browsers, so no matter what system you use, you can access your SaaS applications.

9. What’s the Difference Between SaaS and Cloud Computing?

It isn’t just semantics. The cloud refers to a set of incredibly complex infrastructure technology. At a fundamental level, it’s a collection of computers, servers, and databases that are connected together in a way that users can lease access to share their combined power. The computing power is scalable so that buyers can dynamically increase, or decrease, the amount of computing power they lease.

The cloud can refer to anything that’s hosted remotely and delivered via the Internet. While all cloud programs are run by underlying software, SaaS refers specifically to business software applications that are delivered via the cloud. Given the widespread growth of cloud accessibility, it’s been easier, faster and less expensive for SaaS developers to roll out applications as compared to traditional on-premise software development. Today, nearly every type of core business function – from human resources to enterprise resource planning – is available via SaaS.

10. What’s a Private Cloud?

A private cloud takes all of the infrastructure technology that runs a public cloud and stores it on-premise. Users achieve the same functionality and ability to access their data through a web browser. However, instead of sharing the computing power with the general public, the computing power is shared among users at one company. Contrary to the public cloud model, a private cloud requires an IT department to perform maintenance and upkeep.

A private cloud is really only a viable option for large enterprises that can invest in the infrastructure required to develop and maintain a cloud environment. With private clouds, it takes a large scale to generate a return on investment from this level of technology purchase. For large enterprises that don’t want to put their information in a publicly accessed cloud, it is an attractive option.

While these 10 questions by no means cover all things SaaS, they are the ones buyers most want to know. So, if you’ve got a burning question that needs to be answered, leave us a comment below. We’ll do our best to answer your question by the next business day.

 

Article by: Derek Singleton 
on August 12, 2019

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Benefits of Billing Software

1. Reduce Administration

Effectively managing cash flow means automating and standardizing your invoicing process, and effectively reducing administration overhead. Fast, efficient invoicing vastly reduces the margin for error compared to manually processing invoices from scratch.

2. Manage Subscription Billing

Companies that run subscription based services know that it can require a high level of administration to keep billing and invoicing processes efficient and well managed.

3. Minimize Errors

An efficient invoicing system will automatically compile costs and quotes, and then generate invoices from this data. This greatly reduces the number of people required to produce quotes, thereby reducing the chance for human error. This in turn saves your business time, which saves your business money.

4. Create Transparency

When a client or customer has a query about the billing process, it is important to have information easily accessible so you can provide answers quickly. One of the key benefits of cloud based invoicing is the clear and easy to understand audit trail, including every action, from lead generation all the way to payment collection.

5. Integrate Systems

By connecting a set of complex systems, individual processes and administration can be greatly reduced. From the initial quote all the way through collecting payment, businesses can save time by connecting all the systems and software they use, including CRM, CPQ, ERP and Finance systems.

 

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Benefits of Automatic Meter Reading

Benefits of Automatic Meter Reading:

 

1) Real Time & Accurate Billing Information

The AMR is capable of fetching billing amounts in real time to help monitor the consumption of energy or water in large operations management set ups. It is useful to keep track of expenses as it takes virtually no time to collect and analyze the data – so that the management may have accurate consumption data for further budgeting. When integrated seamlessly through embedded software and service gateways, the AMR enables total control and full visibility into data from ERP, management and billing systems whatever and wherever they may be.

2) Reduces disputes due to billing errors

One of the biggest advantages of opting for an automatic meter reading system is accuracy. Manual collection of consumption data from energy and water meters is usually prone to human error and is time consuming. The AMR built on an industry leading technology which reads and stores data at distribution points within the utility networks. This data may be accessed on a dedicated network using mobile and hand held devices. One may retrieve the data at any time to being to your information and control systems as needed. This helps to reduce disputes regarding billing and consumption.

3) Useful for energy conservation and reduces fraudulent consumption

When consumption data is being monitored real time, it allows the management to pin point the high consumption centers which are increasing the costs. This may lead to better planning for such entities and may help the management to find simple ways to improve the efficiency of the whole system. Energy conservation is only possible when a system has complete information about the distribution and consumption of energy at different utility points. Thanks to the AMR now it is possible to access this information in real time enabling electricity, natural gas and water industries across the country to find more ways to conserve energy and put an end to fraudulent consumption of energy.

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The Mobile App Market Still Has A Lot Of Room To Grow

The Mobile App Market Still Has A Lot Of Room To Grow

App Annie reports that in 2015, the mobile app industry generated a whopping $41.1 billion in gross annual revenue and that this figure will rise to $50.9 billion. Gross annual revenue is projected to exceed $189 billion by 2020, according to Statista. Though the figures differ somewhat between researchers, the overall picture is that the market is far from saturated. App Annie’s predictions corroborate reports from Forrester that only 46% of the world’s population will own smartphones by the end of 2016. This goes to show that the much-discussed mobile revolution is just starting.

According to another Forrester statistic, there is a huge gap between leading companies that regard mobile devices as a catalyst to transforming their business and companies that consider mobile devices to be just another development channel. As of early 2016, only 18% of companies surveyed were in the first category. This number is expected to pass 25% by next year.

Consumers are evolving more rapidly than businesses. Today, the mobile Internet has clearly become a necessity for many users.

As for app popularity, aggregator apps are likely to move to the forefront. These are tools that pull content from multiple online sources and compile it into one easy-to-follow interface. The content could range from breaking news to niche subjects of interest. Aggregators are meant for those who don’t have the time or desire to visit numerous websites or install numerous apps. Some popular aggregator apps are Flipboard, News360, Feedly and IFTTT.

Aggregator apps tend to become user favorites when they are convenient or enhance the shopping experience. For instance, Facebook has done this with its Messenger app, which lets users read their feeds and order Uber rides.

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Importances of Software Testing

1.Guide to Online Advertising for Small Businesses

This guide contains a basic overview of online marketing for small business. It provides information on terminology, social media advertising, Google AdWords, banner ads, and retargeting.

2.Detailed Guide to Mobile SEO

Seventy-four percent of mobile device users conduct research via search engines when making purchase decisions. With the recent change to Google’s algorithm that favors mobile-friendly sites, this infographic is especially timely. It explains mobile SEO, lists common mistakes, and makes recommendations.

 

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Importance Of Business Website

Living in the digital world, a website is now a necessity for a business, big or small. If you have a business and don’t have a website, you are probably losing a number of great opportunities for your business. A website itself can be used to accomplish many different marketing strategies to help your business grow. The web has a far wider reach than any other form of advertising. While it takes time to build up enough traffic to your website to make a worthwhile impact on your company`s marketing campaign, it costs next to nothing to do so. Your website will be the center of your company`s online presence; through it, you advertise your business around the Web on social networking sites, forums and through pay-per- click advertising programs.

Increasing visibility is one major factor that makes having a website important. Even if people have heard about your company, they may want to carry out research online first, before entertaining the idea of leaving the comfort of their own home. Websites usually provide a map and directions to company`s shops or offices, for visitors to less likely have trouble finding your location. Another important reason why having a website to represent your business is to give you credibility. By building a website, you are giving your business the opportunity to tell consumers why they should trust you and the testimonials and facts to back up those opportunities. Believe it or not, most people will search the internet for a product or service before the purchase to check the credibility first. When you provide good service or product, positive word-of- mouth about your business is likely to spread. Which in turn, delivers more repeat and new business. A website will not only give you credibility but it will also help to give the impression that your company is bigger and more successful than it may actually be. One of the great things about the internet is that the size of your company does not really matter. There is no reason that you can`t get your site to rank in Google ahead of a large multinational competitor and funnel off some of their traffic. This is a big part of the reason that a website is even more important for a small business than a big one, it tends to level the playing field.

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Tips for E-commerce Website

When, while the lovely valley teems with vapor around me, and the meridian sun strikes the upper surface of the impenetrable foliage of my trees, and but a few stray gleams steal into the inner sanctuary, I throw myself down among the tall grass by the trickling stream; and, as I lie close to the earth, a thousand unknown plants are noticed by me: when I hear the buzz of the little world among the stalks, and grow familiar with the countless indescribable forms of the insects and flies, then I feel the presence of the Almighty, who formed us in his own image, and the breath of that universal love which bears and sustains us, as it floats around us in an eternity of bliss; and then, my friend, when darkness overspreads my eyes, and heaven and earth seem to dwell in my soul and absorb its power, like the form of a beloved mistress, then I often think with longing, Oh, would I could describe these conceptions, could impress upon paper all that is living so full and warm within me, that it might be the mirror of my soul, as my soul is the mirror of the infinite God!

O my friend — but it is too much for my strength — I sink under the weight of the splendor of these visions! A wonderful serenity has taken possession of my entire soul, like these sweet mornings of spring which I enjoy with my whole heart. I am alone, and feel the charm of existence in this spot, which was created for the bliss of souls like mine.

I am so happy, my dear friend, so absorbed in the exquisite sense of mere tranquil existence, that I neglect my talents. I should be incapable of drawing a single stroke at the present moment; and yet I feel that I never was a greater artist than now.

When, while the lovely valley teems with vapor around me, and the meridian sun strikes the upper surface of the impenetrable foliage of my trees, and but a few stray gleams steal into the inner sanctuary, I throw myself down among the tall grass by the trickling stream; and, as I lie close to the earth, a thousand unknown plants are noticed by me: when I hear the buzz of the little world among the stalks, and grow familiar with the countless indescribable forms of the insects and flies, then I feel the presence of the Almighty, who formed us in his own image, and the breath of that universal love which bears and sustains us, as it floats around us in an eternity of bliss; and then, my friend, when darkness overspreads my eyes, and heaven and earth seem to dwell in my soul and absorb its power, like the form of a beloved mistress, then I often think with longing, Oh, would I could describe these conceptions, could impress upon paper all that is living so full and warm within me.