Four Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Begin A Managed IT Agreement
by Dan Stoy, Solutions Specialist // Managed Network Services on Mar 20, 2019 9:00:00 AM
When you are down in the trenches in the day-to-day of your everyday business operations, it’s so easy to miss the big picture. That’s why so many leaders fall into the trap of setting IT goals that they can never actually achieve, especially when it comes to managed agreements. Pair …
Presidential Wisdom That Rings True for IT Leaders
by Dan Stoy, Solutions Specialist // Managed Network Services on Feb 21, 2019 3:45:00 PM
They say history repeats itself, so in honor of President’s Day this month, we’ve collected a few tidbits of wit and wisdom from our founding fathers and applied it to navigating the challenging world of small business IT. "It is by a thorough knowledge of the whole subject that [peop …
Why If Your Stakeholders Ain’t Happy, Ain’t Nobody Happy.
by Kirk Studebaker // President on Feb 8, 2019 2:11:56 PM
Ever heard the saying “If Momma ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy?” Well, the same can be said about the stakeholders in your next technology change—if your stakeholders ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy. No matter how many hours an organization plans for their next big update, whether it …
The Best Copier Dealers in Minneapolis/St. Paul - Where Should You Buy a Copier?
by Kirk Studebaker // President on Jan 31, 2019 1:10:00 PM
Did you know that many copier dealers’ name begin with the letter “A” so they’d be first in the phone book and Yellow Pages? You remember the Yellow Pages, right? That way when someone looking for a new “copy machine” flipped the pages, they’d see names like “Advanced Copiers” or “All …
Who Are the Best Managed IT and Managed Network Services Companies in Minneapolis/St. Paul?
by Dan Stoy, Solutions Specialist // Managed Network Services on Jan 16, 2019 9:15:00 AM
Every business -- including us -- relies on a reliable, stable network to work internally and to communicate with customers (email, online chat, voice over IP, etc.). When your network and IT infrastructure isn’t working at peak efficiency, neither is your office or business. Keeping …
The Top 5 Most Popular Posts of 2018 -- Security, Toner Pirates, and Billing for Color
by Kirk Studebaker // President on Jan 8, 2019 10:28:14 AM
I hope your 2019 is off to a fantastic start. Before completely diving into the new year, here’s a look back at some essential knowledge from 2018 that’s still relevant. It’s time for you to get up-to-speed on the best tips for buying and securing your copiers, understand 3-tier color …
The 6 Extraordinary Benefits Managed Network Services Provides Your Business
by Dan Stoy, Solutions Specialist // Managed Network Services on Dec 12, 2018 9:15:44 AM
The benefits of ANY type of outsourcing remains simple -- someone else can perform a task better than you can do it yourself (and usually for less money). This is especially true of managed network services. As office networks have become a commodity, they still require time-consuming …
Are You Refusing to Consider Managed IT Services Because They're "Too Expensive"? Think Again
by Dan Stoy, Solutions Specialist // Managed Network Services on Dec 7, 2018 11:50:49 AM
The reason to outsource any service rather than DIY is simple -- will it cost you more in time/expense to DIY or to find an expert to accomplish the task for you? For tasks that require deep knowledge and expertise, this can be an easy question to answer. I have no idea, nor the time …
The Role of the Virtual CIO and How One Can Improve IT Results for Your Business
by Dan Stoy, Solutions Specialist // Managed Network Services on Nov 29, 2018 2:47:07 PM
As an SMB business owner or executive, you have enough on your plate running your business. You don’t have the time to become an expert in the information technology you rely on to run your business. We find that many business leaders lean in one of two directions: They hop from idea …