Picture this: you’re at a major industry conference. The coffee is mediocre, the lanyards are itchy, but the networking is pure gold. You strike up a conversation with a peer, an owner of a competing company. After some friendly back-and-forth, they ask, "So, how are you guys handling lead follow-up from these events? It's always such a manual grind for...
Read More
Cutting costs on IT while maintaining the security you depend on requires a fair amount of consideration. One of the most effective ways to maintain security and manage IT costs is through the use of cloud services. The problem is that there are horror stories surrounding data security in the cloud that persist even as a larger and larger percentage...
Read More
Solid teamwork is what allows businesses to thrive, but there are also many reasons this collaboration can go somewhat awry. It can be challenging to get a team back on track, but it’s not impossible. Here are four ways collaboration can go horribly wrong, but four ways you can help your collaborative efforts resume. (more…)
Read More
Professional services include a lot of the “experts” people depend on. Today’s professional services firms rely heavily on technology to enhance efficiency, client service, and overall operations. This month, we thought we’d go through four technologies professional services firms depend on. Let’s get into it. (more…)
Read More
Let’s face it, the Internet is absolutely everywhere, and most likely contributes to your success. That means it is important that your business’ Internet connection meets the requirements of your operations, starting with its bandwidth. Let’s go over what bandwidth actually is, and how to make the most of your Internet service. (more…)
Read More
You've likely encountered the concept of the Internet of Things (IoT), though its full implications might still be unclear. This is understandable, given the broad array of devices that fall under the IoT umbrella. Here, we aim to explore how the average business can harness the power of IoT to its advantage. (more…)
Read More
We live in an era of constant upgrades. How often do you upgrade your smartphone? Do you give the same attention to your business’ technology? Many users ignore clear signs that it’s time for an upgrade, telling themselves, “I’ll manage just fine.” This mindset can be a problem. Knowing when old devices are slowing you down and upgrading to newer,...
Read More
The time may come when you find yourself in the position to expand your business through the acquisition of one of your competitors or contemporaries. You may be in this position now. Either way, congratulations! This process can be rewarding and potentially quite profitable, provided everything goes according to plan. One of the most important aspects to pay attention to...
Read More
The Chief Information Officer of a business has the primary responsibility of managing the organization’s technology, which in turn places a lot of stress on them as an individual. They implement strategies to help the business thrive, but they also take the blame for when those initiatives fail. They might even be tempted to say “yes” to requests even when...
Read More
AI has become one of the spiciest topics in business, and with it being more accessible than ever, many people are asking, “What can I do with this new tech?” AI can be leveraged in many ways, and businesses can make excellent use of it to reduce their expenses. However, businesses aren’t the only ones looking to take advantage of...
Read More