The pandemic brought uncertainty and major changes to the world. The pandemic had a huge impact on human health, but it also presented many challenges to businesses. It caused economic instability and forced some companies to close down while others rethought their strategy. Remote work became necessary as businesses and offices closed. IT departments implemented technologies […]
Month: December 2023
Health Care Workers May be Emotionally Tired, and the Technology Could Be at Fault
It’s a mixed bag. The use of technology is increasing in the healthcare setting. On the one hand, technological innovations such as electronic health records — which are now available in approximately 90%Open in the new window of all U.S. Medical practices — allow for faster access to patient files. Greater use of technology in the […]
Use technology to remove barriers
Pooja is the founder and CEO of PiazzaOpen in the New Window. This online tool allows students to ask for help from classmates and teachers. Sankar studied at the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur. She was a shy girl surrounded by mostly men in her class, and she was afraid to ask for assistance when […]
Small fish (almost always) eat big fish
IBM’s dominance in the computing industry was unbeatable for decades. IBM owned 65%; the rest was divided between the companies known at the time as “BUNCH,” namely Burroughs Univac NCR Control Data Honeywell. Each company had its own proprietary software and hardware stacks, and they kept their secrets. Everyone was fat and dumb. In fact, […]
Open Doors for Minorities in Technology
Silicon Valley considers itself to be a leader in more than technology. It is also a force of social change. Laura Weidman Powers says that in a time when the United States elected and reelected an African American President, only one in 18 technology firm leaders is Black or Latino. She is cofounder and executive […]
Cloud Report: How to Achieve Cost Management and Avoid Scope Creep in the Cloud
A desire for lower infrastructure costs drives cloud migration. Instead of purchasing and maintaining new hardware, you can move it to the cloud. Just wipe your hands clean, and you’re done. Right? It’s not that simple. Cloud migration is a phenomenon that has recently been reported. This involves businesses returning to their original location after a poorly-optimized migration. Cloud repatriation resulted […]
CIO Report: How Managed Services Help You Keep Your Tech Roadmap on Schedule
How do tech road maps work? Create a roadmap for the next 12 or 18 months by identifying a long-term objective and the projects and initiatives required to reach it. This exercise helps IT directors to anticipate obstacles that could derail their progress. If IT is even involved in the conversation, it could be that the company is […]
EdTech Report: Back-to-School Technology for Covid-19 Education models in 2020
As schools return to class, leaders in IT and technology across the nation are faced with some of the most difficult circumstances due to the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 epidemic. Parents and teachers are also pushing back against reopening plans. This creates a lot of uncertainty. IT leaders must prepare multiple contingency strategies because there […]
Veeam Vs Zerto – Which backup solution is right for you
Businesses across all industries are striving to develop a more resilient Disaster Recovery Strategy, especially when faced with an ongoing crisis or unending uncertainty. They must also find a backup solution that will support this disaster recovery plan. Backup solutions are available in a variety of forms to suit the needs and budgets of all businesses, […]
Meet Mindsight: Kim Kiefer, Director Of Customer Experience
Kim Kiefer is Mindsight’s Director of Customer Experience. She sat with us to talk about Mindsight’s approach to customer relationships and how they maintain a positive relationship. Mindsight is a managed service provider (MSP) that focuses its strategy exclusively on engineers at the expert level who deliver technology services to clients. Kim, Director of Customer Experience, shares […]