Technology Planning
Purchasing Hardware for the Long-Term
When you think about IT hardware, you may not consider the planning and costs required. We rely on printers, physical servers, phones, monitors, and laptops every day, but most people don’t think about how a workplace acquires these things. While many people don’t think much of the process for purchasing hardware, many factors come into… Read More
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Planning for an Office Move
There are many reasons to move office buildings. Sometimes you need more or less space, want a better location, or are even opening a new office in addition to the one you currently have. Moving can be one of the most stressful events in a person’s life, and moving office space is equally difficult. We’ve… Read More
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Starting the Year with a Strong Technology Plan
At the end of each year, we all engage in planning for the future. New Year’s resolutions can be about money, making time for hobbies, or personal goals but we also spend time planning how we want our businesses to grow in the coming year. We wanted to give you a few things to think about that will help your technology support… Read More
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When to Retire Your Server
Every organization has its own timeline for buying and replacing essential pieces of hardware, and your server is one of your most important pieces of technology. However, there are general guidelines you should consider when making those decisions. Without an in-house IT department, technology purchasing can be complicated. Many organizations need help managing, evaluating, and… Read More
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Assessing Your Technology
For many organizations, hardware and software tools have been added in a patchwork over years of operation. This means that some organizations use too many tools and are spending too much on software they don’t need. Your technology should make completing your work easier, not cause problems. Here are a few things you should think about when evaluating your technology. Read more. Read More
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Why Technology Planning Matters
For many organizations, once a computer or piece of software is purchased it isn’t thought about again until something breaks. This often leaves employees with outdated hardware, technology tools that no longer serve their purpose, and leaves an organization vulnerable to lost data. Organizations without IT departments or large budgets often wait until something is broken… Read More
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5 Tips for Successful Technology Projects
Once you decide to start a technology project you have an idea of when you would like the work to be done and how much you are expecting to spend. However, like most major projects, without proper planning and communication schedules can get seriously off track, costing you time and money you didn’t anticipate. From purchasing new computers to migrating to the… Read More
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Protecting Your Business in the Face of a Crisis
Regardless of your organization’s size or mission, it is incredibly important that your operations can continue after an emergency happens. A large portion of this will be related to your IT infrastructure, but unlike Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity Planning involves all areas of your business including HR and finance. We’ve written about why you should… Read More
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The Final Countdown (for Your Windows Environment)
In January of 2020, Windows will stop providing support for Windows 7, Office 2010, and Windows Server 2008. This will impact your business in a few ways, but the main issue is: continuing to use these systems will increase security risks to your organization. Taking action early and updating your devices will help mitigate potential… Read More
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The Right Time to Retire Your Computer
You’ve probably noticed your computer getting slower, or even louder, over time. While some change in speed isn’t cause for concern, you may have started to think about replacing your device. There are a few ways to tell when it’s time to replace your computer before you get that final blue screen of death, and… Read More

