Archive for the ‘Managed IT’ Category
Posted by Peter Marsack | June 6, 2013
As IT consultants and experts, we sometimes wish our clients understood more about technology, how it works, and what it can do for their companies. On the other hand, we realize that business owners, executives, and managers have enough on their plates without worrying about the details of software, hardware, and communications systems. Still, even [...]
4 Things More Business Leaders Should Know About Outsourced IT >>
Posted by Peter Marsack | May 20, 2013
As an outsourced IT support provider, we sometimes think we know how dentists feel. That’s because, more often than not, business owners and executives wait until the very last minute to call us for help. In other words, they explore every other option to fix a technology problem before finally turning to an IT team [...]
The 3 IT Problems You Should Never Ignore >>
Posted by Peter Marsack | March 18, 2013
Preparing your company for IT disasters is more important than ever. The survival rate for companies without a disaster recovery plan is just 10%! Additionally, companies lose an average of $84,000 for every hour of downtime. Fortunately, these costs can be avoided by switching to an experienced Michigan technology services provider. Call our Michigan computer [...]
Infographic – Be Prepared For Disasters! >>
Posted by Peter Marsack | March 15, 2013
Other than a massive and complete computer or communications error, the simplest sign that you have a huge, ongoing IT problem is a subtle one: Your staff seems to hate technology. What you might think of as normal grumbling and complaints can actually be a sign that something is seriously wrong with the hardware or [...]
The Most Obvious Sign You Have a Huge IT Problem >>
Posted by Peter Marsack | February 27, 2013
Buying new computers and servers is often cheaper than downtime and loss of productivity due to old equipment. This infographic illustrates the average lifespan of computers (3 years) and servers (4 years). If your business is relying on old servers and computers, you may be at risk for an IT disaster. Don’t be caught off-guard. [...]
Infographic – Don’t Get Caught Off-Guard! >>
Posted by Peter Marsack | February 13, 2013
In our industry, it isn’t unusual to hear from customers who are dealing with difficult or frustrating problems and are at their wit’s end. More often than not, we are able to quickly diagnose the problem and get things back on track without too much trouble, delay, or expense. Sometimes, however, the challenges are significant [...]
Three Phones Calls You Never Want to Make to an IT Company >>
Posted by Peter Marsack | October 11, 2012
Executives, managers, and business owners sometimes find themselves in a bit of a bind when it comes to IT. On the one hand, they work with outsourced technology teams so that they don’t have to worry about the details of their company’s hardware, software, and communications systems. On the other hand, though, the less they [...]
How Much do You Really Have to Know About IT? >>
Posted by Peter Marsack | September 11, 2012
Whether you realize it or not, there is an enormous difference between these two. Even though they might sound like two companies that give your business the same kind of service, the reality is that one represents a much greater value than the other. So, do you have a true Michigan IT services partner, or [...]
Do You Have a True IT Partner… or a Knowledgeable Computer Repair Team? >>
Posted by Peter Marsack | August 9, 2012
Businesses of all sizes are spending more time than ever thinking about things like malware and viruses. That’s because there aren’t just more of them floating around, but also because the consequences of a computer security problem are getting bigger, too. As a number of Fortune 500 firms have recently discovered, customers expect you to [...]
What Business Owners and Managers Need to Know About Malware and Viruses >>
Posted by Peter Marsack | July 5, 2012
In most businesses, an executive who took care of problems – but never proposed any new ideas or solutions – would eventually be replaced. After all, it isn’t enough to simply deal with challenges on a day-to-day basis, you need to think of innovative strategies for the future if your organization is going to grow. [...]
Does Your Company Really Use Technology… Or Just Need It? >>