Every leader has felt the strain of IT systems that no longer serve their purpose. A tool no one uses but still gets paid for. Access that hasn’t been revoked since someone left the company. A workflow patched together with “temporary” fixes that became permanent. The result? Risk, wasted money and stalled growth. That’s why we’ve created the IT Decluttering checklist to help you spot the clutter. In just a few minutes, you’ll see where…
A partner at a midsize accounting firm noticed something odd on a workload report. One of their senior team members was logging nearly six hours a week moving client data from one system to another. Six hours a week doesn’t sound dramatic until you do the math. That’s more than 300 hours a year. Nearly…
When was the last time you opened that one closet you try not to think about? You know the one. The door closes fine and nothing spills out when you walk by, but you don’t open it unless you absolutely have to. Inside, there’s a mix of things you’re not sure what to do with…
You’re getting ready for a party and you want that one jacket that fits perfectly and makes you feel confident. But when you open your closet, you can’t find it because it’s buried under too many other things. So, you do what feels easiest. You buy another jacket. It solves the immediate problem, but it…
If you’re like most business leaders, you already know your IT environment could benefit from a clean-up. It’s things like the software subscription you’re still paying for even though you’re not sure anyone still uses it, account access that should have been removed when a former employee moved on, or the processes your team manages…
We live in a world where possibilities are endless. From automated cars ferrying passengers to AI systems carrying out surgeries, tech innovations are quickly taking over our lives. The world of business is no different. Machine learning, AI, robotics and automation tools promise an unparalleled level of business efficiency. Many businesses are rushing to embrace…
Are you feeling like you’re falling behind in today’s digital race? You’re not alone. The cutthroat business world no longer tolerates “good enough” or subpar technology. Therefore, it’s high time to turn technology into your growth engine, but hasty tech adoption won’t cut it. This is where smart tech acceleration comes in. What is smart…
Many businesses today still operate on a basic computer network, known as a peer-to-peer network where computers are linked to one another, but there is no central server. This works when the business is small but as the business grows, it starts to negatively impact productivity. Once you get to this stage and implement a…