Technology Planning
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
Technology Planning
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
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
Products and Services
10 Reasons to Take a Proactive, Rather than ‘Break-Fix,’ Approach to IT Support
Eddy Guerrero, IT Director For years, small to mid-sized organizations followed a simple pattern when it came to managing their IT environments: Wait ’til something breaks, then call somebody to fix it. One could argue that this “reactive” approach had its advantages. Common wisdom says that “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it,” right? If… Read More
Tech Tips
Network Failures: 10 Ways You Can Avoid Mishaps and Manage Risk
By Eric Harris, IT Director, Tech Networks of Boston The network is down! These four words can set off panic attacks in the workplace. Workers and managers stress about missed deadlines, and IT leaders scramble to figure out the problem and fix it. Network failures do happen. But they don’t have to be regular… 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
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
Nonprofit Tips
What every nonprofit executive needs to know about information technology
By Deborah Elizabeth Finn 1. A nonprofit CEO does not need to have a lot of hands-on technical experience to participate actively in strategic IT planning. As long as you thoroughly understand your organization’s overall mission, strategy, and tactics (and are willing to learn a little bit about the technology), you can keep your information… Read More
Technology Planning
Why “Planning” is So Popular
According to an NTEN report, mentioned here in a previous blog post, only 5% of organizations who struggle with their IT have a separate IT budget. Among non-profits who excel at integrating IT with their mission, 40% have a separate IT budget. These same successful NPOs enjoy more efficient operations and more effective fundraisers. You… Read More
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