Spring Break, the Best Test of your Technology Strategy
We all know the feeling of taking “time off” and wondering how much work we can fit in during the vacation. Spring Break is mandatory
Practical guidance for selecting the right IT partner, understanding service models, and avoiding costly support mistakes.
We all know the feeling of taking “time off” and wondering how much work we can fit in during the vacation. Spring Break is mandatory
“Those younger folks handling our technology, they know how it works,” says the business owner who has delegated all technology decisions to anyone under 30.
The shift from processing “information” to gathering “intelligence” in your business is critical to long term success. There is a big difference. Intelligent Technology is a
Does your business need an Intelligent Technology transformation? Not just a new coat of paint, but a serious remodeling. Like that starter house you bought,
“Am I getting what I’m paying for?” This is a question every business leader should ask themselves about each their budget lines items at least
Alignment of Revenue and Technology Expense is key to building an organization that can handle both the ups and downs that will occur in the
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
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
In the business of IT, it’s helpful to look at each piece separately…. The first part is about INFORMATION, which is key to running your
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
Not Surprising…. Another article about significant shifts in the MSP industry towards the cloud. It surprises me that this is surprising! We have been recommending
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 are IT Managed Services?” Does anyone really know what IT Managed Services are anymore? They have certainly evolved over time, but let’s clear up
“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?”
Cloud Storage + Fast Network = Less Local Storage What are the three most important specs people focus on when purchasing a new computer? Let’s
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
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,
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 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.
