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It’s the ultimate question in the computer world. Should you go with Mac or PC? If you ask a hundred experts, you’ll get a hundred answers. And, this is a binary question! The truth is that both systems have and continue to evolve rapidly. Macs and PC’s each have their strengths and weaknesses, so we’ll help you consider the practical differences to inform your decision.
Talent shortages and software innovations seem like the bane of every IT department. At least, as far as managing costs that feels true. In reality, money bleeds from every corner, and it is vital to identify every place where you can save money. Hardware pricing trends for 2018 can inform your spending decisions and help you put money where it will do the most good.
No matter what kind of business you run, networking now lies at the heart of your success. From processing payments to securing world-changing research, there is no component of modern work that works independently of computers. That is exactly why it’s so important to build the right networking infrastructure from the outset. Under committing can push you into expensive upgrades while over committing is an obvious waste of money.
Telecom expense management (TEM) involves complex processing of voluminously detailed information. This complexity makes TEM extremely time-intensive work unless performed using a state-of-the-art information processing system specially designed for the undertaking. Further, dealing effectively with carriers requires the full resources of such a powerful software system. Now Valicom is partnering with ACR Solutions LLC, to expand our capacity for managing TEM, deal with carriers, and ideally address the accompanying range of challenges on behalf of Master Agents.
It's easy to ignore IT asset management (ITAM) when everything is working. Life is good until a key system fails or doesn't pass an audit. Then, there's a mad scramble as management begins firing off questions. Sound familiar? Whether a key server burns out or your company gets a whopping bill from Microsoft or Adobe, take advantage of the opportunity to highlight the importance of implementing an ongoing IT asset management process.
Making an IT budget seems to grow more complicated every year. Technology gets more complicated, prices change, needs change and consumers expect more for less. It’s possible to keep up with everything, but only through dedication and hard work.The first step on that journey is acquiring knowledge, so we have a detailed breakdown of IT spending trends for 2018. Learn what everyone is doing, and it can inform your decisions to help you make the most of the next year.
Having hard skills, such as expertise in project scheduling tools and budget software, is critical to project success. However, soft skills that make you an effective leader are just as important. You may take your leadership skills for granted, but it's important to hone them and pay attention to what your team responds to.
Automation can be of the utmost value to mobility management. Using a solid, integrated approach, the automation features and benefits can be enjoyed by users across a variety of platforms and applications regardless of the devices they are using.
Blockchain is transforming industries as fast as mobile platforms and the internet itself did before. Investors around the globe are scrambling to be the first to find new ways to make the technology work. In the financial world, blockchain implementation is expected to save tens of billions of dollars in administrative and accounting costs over the next year. Those numbers are expected to grow over time.
Operating and managing a successful business requires more than the ability to provide products and services with high demand. When you want to build a successful business or brand, keeping your company's IT management skills and techniques in mind is essential. Knowing how to optimize your company's IT management is a way for you to ensure all projects and tasks are being completed as effectively and efficiently as possible, even when you are not around. Optimizing your company's IT management provides a better work culture and environment for employees to help increase the overall output of each day's work.
Telecom expense management (TEM) software allows companies to have an in-depth view of their employees' wireless voice, data, and mobile usage. Employees who are responsible for handling communications, including the developing a communications budget, will greatly benefit from the implementation of TEM software.
Modern companies no longer run on simple telephone services, they have evolved to operating on an entire IT and mobile-based infrastructure. One that is ever-changing. As emerging technologies are increasingly adopted, it creates copious amounts of labor-intensive details for businesses to manage...
Valicom is proud to announce that they are officially recognized as a member of the Better Business Bureau (BBB) of Wisconsin. Valicom applied for the certification in January of 2018 and was formally accredited in February of 2018.
Big data is a scary prospect for a lot of small businesses. Internet of Things is still a relatively new and expensive concept. While it stands to reason that big data can probably inform your business strategy, it probably feels like it won’t be worth the cost for some time. That’s often true for projects that require attaching smart, connected gadgets to every piece of your business, but big data is a broader and more accessible tool than that. No matter how small your business is, there are a few easy and affordable ways to incorporate big data and improve your bottom line.
Not everyone who works in IT dreams of becoming a manager. Perhaps you started out as a JAVA developer or database architect. Now, someone has tapped you on the shoulder and asked you to take on more responsibility. How do you make the transition from peer to boss? This moment could have been a few days, a few years or decades ago. However, it's never too late to rethink the basics or pass on advice to someone transitioning into a leadership role.
