Alignment of Revenue and Technology Expense
Technology and Business Alignment are key to building an organization that can handle both the ups and downs that will occur in the economy. When
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Technology and Business Alignment are key to building an organization that can handle both the ups and downs that will occur in the economy. When
There will always be mistakes, oversights, and course adjustments made in any business. It’s human nature and how we learn. The goal of leadership should
Would you ever pre-pay for your electricity or water service years in advance, knowing that if you used LESS you would pay MORE and if
The basis for technology is the network, which affects EVERYTHING. Switches historically have only been replaced when they physically died, and firewalls have been kept
Software development has changed fundamentally in the past ten years and drastically changed hardware lifecycles. There used to be major releases every 2-4 years, and
Avoid a technology blowout with regular technology alignment. We have all been riding down the road in our car and had it “pull” to one
Shift your thinking on technology spending…. Once your business reaches a certain size, the impact of technology increases dramatically. Downtime becomes very painful, support requests
Would you consider NOT having a general business liability insurance policy? What about insurance for your property and equipment? Of course, you wouldn’t! So take Cyber
When thinking about IT, it’s helpful to look at each piece separately…. The first part is about INFORMATION, which is key to running your business.
Subscriptions have been around forever. Columbia House Music, wine-of-the-month, magazines, and all our favorite streaming music and TV services are subscriptions. The subscription trend will
Cash is King. IT Capex vs Opex can help you keep more cash flowing. Cash is king, and anyone who tells you otherwise hasn’t run
Businesses Accept Technical Risks Without Knowing It.. Stringfellow Can Help. There are various ways you can address risks in a business environment. A quick web
Not Surprising…. Another article about the significant shift in the MSP industry towards the cloud. It surprises me that this is surprising! We have been
Phones Occupy a Special Place In the Technology World. They are one of the few devices that haven’t changed since Alexander Graham Bell’s first call.
Digital Haves and Have Nots The debate about whether the future is analog or digital ended in the 80’s. Once a PC was put on
Don’t Get Caught in Your Vendor’s Business Model Transition You cannot serve two masters. Some would say it’s Biblical, but I also think it is
“What is Managed IT Services?” Does anyone really know what Managed IT Services are anymore? They have certainly evolved over time, but let’s clear up
“Lost Data Should Be a Thing of the Past” Data is the lifeblood of all businesses today, without it businesses cannot function. The moment you
“What ‘We are in Good Shape’ and ‘We are Happy’ really mean…” How many times has a friend or your spouse asked, “How are you?”
Did Technology Kill the “Snow Day”? If you are from the north please substitute “blizzard” for every time I say “snow” and we will all
Cloud Storage + Fast Network = Less Local Storage What are the three most important specs people focus on when purchasing a new computer? Let’s
Another day, another technology acronym to learn. Today, we are talking about Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). If you have ever used an ATM card, you have
How often have you heard, “Well, just ask the young folks, they know how all this tech stuff works?” I often talk about technology with
Would you expect the Chevy dealer to tell you that the new model Ford would better fit your family’s needs? Is your local retailer going to
The server-less future is closer than you think. I have been predicting that Microsoft would soon allow workstations to be joined directly to their Office
Penton Technology Names Stringfellow Technology Group, Inc. to the MSPmentor 501 Global Edition 8th Annual Report Identifies World’s Top 501 Managed Service Providers (MSPs) Nashville,
by: Edward Stringfellow There are new options for tablets, fablets, and laptops coming out every day. Many of these devices are targeted towards consumers and
Is it time for a technology plan? It’s time to re-think how we plan and budget for technology. Mobile devices, cloud computing, and increasing bandwidth
10 years ago, we founded Stringfellow on the idea that running a solid technology infrastructure and providing end-user support were not functions a business should
Technology typically makes things more reliable and easier to use. Cars have navigation, your smartphone can find you a place to eat, and you can
Since our founding in 2005, we have said technology should be delivered “as-a-service” to businesses on a fixed fee basis for user support. No hours,
