Archive for January 2019
Why GPS Time Clocks Make Sense For Employee Time Keeping
Time may be a construct fabricated by human beings, but it’s arguably the most important one we have. It’s especially important in the business world, where time and money are synonymous commodities. We’ve come a long way from standing in a line to punch time cards, but the idea remains the same. Advanced technological integration…
Read MoreWhy NTP Clocks Are Still Important In The Time Of Smartphones
In the age of smartphones, it seems the average wall clock and alarm clock have floated to the wayside. After all, your phone has a variety of functions, including an alarm feature, a stopwatch, and a timer. This universal tool has streamlined our time keeping in a variety of ways. However, it’s essential that…
Read MoreNetwork Time Servers: A Glossary Of Terms
Nearly every type of business or organization needs a high-quality network time server. These servers are essential in synchronizing timekeeping across the many different electronic devices and systems a single business uses. To have a better understanding of how network time servers work, know the definitions of these frequently used terms. Drift: The drift, also…
Read MoreWorried About Your Budget? How NTP Time Servers Can Save You Money Month After Month
There’s no denying that time is a relative construct. In fact, between 1929 and 1931, the Soviet Union tried to institute 6-day weeks as a standard for time. It failed, but imagine how much confusion and change in productivity businesses would have if time wasn’t standardized. But even with a standard time system across the…
Read MoreDoes Your Business Need Network Time Clocks?
Humans have been keeping time using tools for 5,000 to 6,000 years, possibly longer. The ancient Egyptians were the first to tell time by using obelisks as primitive sundials, while the first mechanical clocks were invented in Europe in the 14th century. However, just because humans have been keeping time for thousands of years doesn’t…
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