Acquired: What to Watch For When Your MSP Sells Out
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
Ways to streamline workflows, improve system performance, and reduce daily disruptions that slow down your organization.
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
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
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
Email was not designed with security as a requirement. In fact, all “security” that involves email was bolted on after the fact. Here are four
Imagine driving without lines on the road, speed limits, or the need to have a license. Now you know what using email for business communication
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
Collaboration is the act of working with someone to produce or create something. In today’s workplace the words “in real time” need to be added
No matter how good the technology or smart the end-user, there will always be a need for IT support. Plug and Play was a big
Sitting at the kitchen table hunched over a laptop screen is not ideal, but it is the situation many are in after the shift to
What is the first thing that happens before you move homes? All of those old clothes, exercise equipment, and children’s toys go off to the
The new Microsoft Edge browser has finally caught up to Google’s Chrome browser, and the timing is great. The #wfh transition means that more personal
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
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
There are many features of Microsoft 365 that some users don’t know exists as part of their subscription. In fact, a lot of individuals with
Most organizations have one central place for storing a lot of sensitive information. Some offices save documents to personal or work computers, or somewhere else
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
Remote access and collaboration have been key components of Stringfellow technology roadmaps since 2006. It all started with moving users to “hosted” Exchange mailboxes, which
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
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,
Netflix has changed the way we consume video content, and grown into a streaming giant. A key to their success was knowing what parts of
Large technology companies are masters of technology consolidation, think Microsoft, Salesforce, and Apple. They watch new technologies emerge from other groups, and then buy or
Email is the defacto communication standard in business today. This is interesting considering the first email sent was in 1971, and the fax machine has
Digital natives will not hang around long with a company that still things the world is flat! This shift of mentality is real and happening
Go ahead and reread the headline again; it’s correct. We have reached the limit of technology, making us more productive, and entered the era of
Would you build a power or water filtration plant for your business? The answer for 99% of us is no, which would make no sense. Many
Productivity growth in the US has stalled out over the past several years. Productivity is the measure of output in good or services per hour
Your business should be unique in some way. It’s what we call a competitive advantage. If there is no uniqueness, you compete on price, which
The new business initiative has been planned and deliverables defined, but why did it not product results? Often, we define deliverables that actually don’t tie
Doing more with less, also known as increasing productivity. This important concept is how employees enjoy a higher standard of living due to increased wages,
How to increase profit of your company or department is usually the #1 Goal of Business Owners and managers. The best way to do this
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
