Do you need a technology phase shift in 2020?
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,
Forward-looking IT planning that aligns technology investments with business goals, budgets, and long-term operational priorities.
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,
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
Congratulations, you are part of a growing business that is about to make an acquisition! All the financials are thoroughly reviewed, corporate culture is synergistic,
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
If what physical device you are using determines what applications and services you have access to, it’s time to reevaluate your technology setup! It still
Debt refers to the state of owing something, usually money, to another party in the future. Technical debt is when you “borrow” from your company’s
There is a time limit in sporting events is because there has to be a loser. Don’t put a time limit on relationship building, rather
Do you run your technology like a plane, train, or automobile? All three will get you from point A to point B but in different
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
Making a decision is the first step towards maximizing return. Until that happens, we are operating in the theoretical world, not reality. Once you have
How is making a decision about what to purchase for dinner different from buying a new car? Those differences are pretty obvious. What about the
Business is all about making good decisions and then executing them. Deciding what products and services your business buys is a key driver of your
Is the first item you review when making a decision the cost? Do you think in terms of what you can (or can’t) afford? When
We have all heard the adage, “it takes money to make money”, and this holds true even with technology. Lack of proper investment in technology
When you have no plan, everything seems like a good idea. Think about that for a minute. How many times in your business do you
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
Your business reputation is important; you should protect it properly and train your people! Years of work go into building it, but it only takes
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
The goal of life in many ways is to be comfortable. Comfort can improve financial, health, or physical aspects of your life. This should never
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
Ever driven down the road in a car that was out of alignment? When you let go of the wheel, the car starts going in
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Patrick McGrory works with business leaders who are tired of chasing their IT provider for answers. He helps them find technology support that keeps pace with where the company is headed instead of where it was three years ago.
Harper Hughes works with growing companies that have outgrown the IT setup they started with. She helps leaders sort out what they actually need from a technology partner and gets them to a plan they can act on.
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.
