Technology Planning
What to Consider When Creating Your Tech Budget
When your nonprofit purchased computers, servers, and basic software you might have thought you had covered your technology needs. However, there are many issues, small and large, that can increase your tech costs year after year. Nonprofits often don’t have large IT budgets or dedicated internal IT staff, so it can be difficult to make… Read More
Technology Planning
3 Reasons Why Your Organization Needs a Business Continuity Plan
Natural disasters and technology malfunctions are among a myriad of situations that could stop your business operations cold in their tracks. Having a Business Continuity Plan in place ensures you can maintain regular operations during and after an interruption or incident. A Business Continuity Plan considers many possible scenarios and outlines the necessary steps to… Read More
Technology Planning
Windows 7 End of Life and the Impact on Your Business
There are many versions of Windows Operating systems you’ve seen throughout the years. Windows 7 is soon reaching the end of it’s lifecycle, and an upgrade will be necessary for the safety of your PC. For the non-tech savvy folk, this means the product is expiring on January 14, 2020. An upgrade of your operating system… Read More
Technology Planning
The top 5 reasons to start 2018 with an IT security strategy
2017 was filled with privacy and security fiascos. To start 2018 with a simple, effective, IT security strategy is an excellent New Years resolution and gives your Executive Director peace of mind. Better yet, your peers will tell you this was the best and most fun IT security budget they ever spent. This list is… Read More
Technology Planning
A Blueprint for Strategic Technology Planning
Stephen Byrne, Tech Networks of Boston Without a blueprint, architects have no way to convey key information about a planned building such as its size, building materials, and positioning of features. Builders rely on blueprints to guide them through the entire construction process. For an organization’s technology strategy to be effective, the blueprint must… Read More
Technology Planning
Tech Budgeting Done Right
Adam Lyons IT Purchasing Agent, Tech Networks of Boston When it comes to upgrading your IT systems, what’s the most cost-effective approach? Should your company invest in 100% Cloud-based solutions or is there an alternative that fits your requirements and your budget? For nonprofits, identifying the best resources and staying within tight financial constraints is… Read More
Technology Planning
What SQL Server 2005 end-of-service means for your business
Many companies use an SQL Server to manage and store information. If you are still running SQL Server 2005 from Microsoft, you may know that technical support and security updates for SQL Server 2005 ended on April 12, 2016. While SQL Server 2005 instances will continue to run, Microsoft will no longer provide hotfixes or… Read More
Technology Planning
IT budgeting to stay competitive
The typical Boston-area nonprofit and small business approach to IT budgeting used to be pretty straightforward. Keep it lean. Keep it simple. Avoid change as much as possible. Fix what’s broken, and upgrade when only necessary. Getting buy-in from company stakeholders is hard when trying to invest in an IT project that will be disruptive, even… Read More
Technology Planning
Don’t let technology hold your organization back
The right technology can be a major differentiator for small and midsize businesses. Modernizing your IT can set you apart from your competitors, whatever size they may be. In fact, a study from Boston Consulting Group found that technology leaders-defined as businesses who adopt new technology early-far outperform their peers in the marketplace. They create jobs… Read More
Technology Planning
Extreme weather preparedness and your network
With the possibility of major impacts from Hurricane Joaquin just days away, we wanted to remind our valued clients about the importance of extreme weather preparedness. Threats from extreme weather can cause a real disruption to small businesses. Research conducted by the American Sustainable Business Council has shown that small businesses are highly vulnerable yet… Read More
We’ve created an infographic on the current state of the nonprofit cloud:
