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Business AI Means Growing Companies Should Look for Gains Before Problems “No pain, no gain” makes sense in the gym. You stress the muscle, recover,
If you lead a business with over 20 employees, you are currently being bombarded with a singular message: AI adoption is urgent. The implication is
In 2025, Stringfellow reached a cloud transformation milestone few MSPs can claim: for the first time in our history, we sold zero physical servers. That
Technology has always outpaced human adaptation. But today, that gap is disruptive and is part of why traditional IT leaders struggle in the age of
The past few years have made one thing painfully clear: too many businesses are still relying on outdated IT playbooks. What worked in the past
When people hear the word hospitality, they usually think of restaurants or hotels—not IT. But after reading Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara, I started thinking
Why IT Tools Aren’t Solving My Problems For many businesses, IT tools seem like the obvious solution to every issue. Have a security concern? Install
In a recent conversation with a prospect, we encountered a common but troubling scenario that highlights the pitfalls of relying on an IT provider suffering
When we meet potential clients, whether at a conference or during initial calls, one question frequently comes up: “What is HealthSafeIT, and how does it
Private equity firms pride themselves on driving value creation within their portfolio companies. Beyond just providing capital, they often emphasize expertise—whether it’s operating efficiency, industry
This is based off a real-world situation we deal with all the time at Stringfellow. Recently, we encountered a scenario that highlights a pervasive issue
As healthcare practices grow, they will quickly outgrow the ability to host all their IT down the hall in the closet. At that point, healthcare
Walmart’s exit from the healthcare business confirms that healthcare is not a “business” in the traditional sense. Healthcare providers have known this forever. Dealing with
When talking to many healthcare groups, one common question is how we handle onsite IT support needs. Let’s step back and define what onsite support
Small healthcare providers are working on outdated technology workflows and need an improvement to maximize healthcare cashflow. The old way increases the time to create
IT is two separate and distinct areas, Information, and Technology. Most organizations only focus on the “T” resulting in reduced profits and productivity. Let us
A mature technology partner and an internal IT Coordinator deliver higher productivity at a lower cost than a fully staffed IT department. Remember the librarian coming
Are you hiring for technology roles of the past? Below are three roles that your business needs to evaluate and consider outsourcing based on today’s
If your business suffered a (successful) cyber attack today how would you respond? There are no cyber police to call, nor is there a fire
The IT relationship between business and provider is more important than ever. A healthy relationship generates increased profitability and productivity for both parties. An unhealthy
Workstation recovery is the most overlooked part of recovery planning. Recovering all your servers and data without workstations is not useful. This becomes critical as
If you run a business and think RPO means run pass option, your business backup strategy is in trouble. An area of focus we highlighted
The surge in ransomware and cyber attacks is not stopping anytime soon. We have all seen the statistics, but when it is your business the
Technology alignment is critical for a growing business, especially as a business scales up. A car that is out of alignment behaves the same as
The IT industry is consolidating at an rapid pace, especially in the Managed Service Provider (MSP) space. As a buyer, we’ve acquired firms that will
A funny thing happens when some people have success. They quit innovating and get comfortable with the status quo. This same phenomenon happens to businesses
There is a great corporate migration to Nashville right now. Companies are moving out of the high tax and regulation states like CA and NY
Full disclaimer: I’m a Windows fan and run a successful technology consulting company based on Microsoft products and services. I’m also a user of the
How do you know when it is time to change IT providers? Do you wait until some unforeseen disaster? Until you find out all their
Do you ever wonder how that email address you type in actually gets delivered? Understanding the basics of email delivery will enhance your understanding of
We covered the basic security options that are available to all M365 plans here. This is the equivalent of locking your doors at night, a
The question is not whether or not you are using Microsoft 365 (formerly Office 365), but rather, are you using it securely? Microsoft has steadily
Business communication is and will continue to be based on direct human interaction. The massive switch to online video conferencing confirmed this during COVID-19. Voice
Workforce collaboration has changed. We aren’t going back to conference rooms full of people, and that’s a good thing. When you are recalibrating your technology
All of us have deadlines to meet, projects to implement, meetings to attend, and a lengthy to-do list on hand. Keeping track of all the
Before I was ever introduced to OneDrive, I did not have a go-to place for storing and saving important information on my personal or business
Almost all workplaces utilize email and an internal messaging system to connect with team members across an organizational level. Business tools like Slack, Zoom and
What IT metrics matter the most? Is it how fast an issue is resolved? How many times the same issue reoccurs? Cost to resolve the
The work-from-home shift has expedited the need for businesses to evaluate their IT roadmaps and make adjustments to their technology stack. One area that should
The COVID-19 pandemic has made businesses painfully aware of their fixed operating costs. The largest fixed costs are people, often followed by office space. Some
[vimeo 410306204 w=384 h=339] Business owners are constantly bombarded with information about fiscal responsibility and how to avoid incurring more expenses than necessary. But sometimes
The sudden shift in how we work has been challenging for many businesses. For some, it validated their technology platforms; for others, it exposed their
Status is now a communications tool in your office, not something to brag about! What we are talking about is the usage of the Status
Patrick Lencioni’s book, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, clearly shows that Trust is the basis for developing high performing teams. Until this is addressed,
Today marks the last day that Microsoft will provide updates for the Windows 7 operating system. Depending on who you talk to, your computer may
If your business and technology planning are out of sync, it may be time for a technology phase shift. Fortunately technology capability is not cumulative,
The DIY (do it yourself) movement has taken off with the advent of social media. Pinterest runs an entire business off of it! The two
Microsoft Teams is fast becoming the go-to application for managing communication and information flow within organizations. We wrote HERE about how Teams will be supplanting
It is time to shift your focus from managing devices to managing your data. The threat landscape changes quickly but the target remains the same,
Cybersecurity has finally been elevated to a “standard” in the business world. A business of ANY size needs to have a cybersecurity as part of
We work best with growing firms who want proactive, executive-level IT strategy, not just help desk tickets.
If that’s you, we’d love to talk.
What You’ll Get From The Conversation:
With over 25 years of business technology experience, Glenn leads our efforts in delivering reliable IT to growing businesses looking to achieve success.
With deep experience growing companies across the US, Brett brings his expertise to every engagement and a strategic, customer-oriented approach to business relationships.
With over 25 years of growing and leading businesses, Jay understands firsthand the challenges leaders face and strive for resolution and growth.
With over 25 years of business technology experience, Glenn leads our efforts in delivering reliable IT to growing businesses looking to achieve success.
With her experience to translate business challenges into clear, practical solutions. Karen helps organizations design strategies to achieve success.
