The goal of any software integration project is to bring together separate systems so that it becomes easier to monitor company operations. As many companies start to rely on cloud-based applications to power elements of their operations, they are ending up having hybrid systems. This is a situation where some applications are hosted locally while […]
Hiring a virtual CIO provides a smart way for smaller IT companies to benefit from the expertise of an experienced officer they otherwise can not hire. All businesses today use technology. There are dozens of configurations possible for businesses to tackle IT challenges. Getting the right one can be quite confusing. Hiring a virtual CIO […]
IT managers have a role to get the best out of their IT staff. The IT staff workforce landscape changes rapidly for several reasons. First, technology is moving so fast that IT professionals need to constantly update their skills. In addition, the competition for talent means that the attrition rate of IT staff in many […]
Chief Information Officers and other senior executives are busy racking their heads making plans for 2022. One key decision area in tech-heavy companies is technology training. Companies must set technology training priorities that influence the budgetary allocation. There is always a long list of areas where technology training is necessary, but due to resource constraints, […]
A CIO bridges the gap between a business’s goals and the technology required to get there. Businesses today are heavily reliant on technology in virtually all areas- communication, accounting, analytics, procurement management. A virtual CIO helps a business take full advantage of the technologies available for the business to operate optimally. They do this at […]
A virtual Chief Information Officer (vCIO) is a person who provides, on a part-time basis, expertise you would get from an in-house C-suite level Information Technology expert. They give strategic advice regarding the IT infrastructure of a business. Although there are many signs that a business needs virtual CIO services, a small business that has […]
A software consulting company can help your budding retail business in many ways. You might have software you want to replace, streamline, or enhance. A software consultant can help you navigate the process. There are numerous reasons why approaching such engagements with little help can be tricky. First, there might be unforeseen costs but also […]
The emergence of virtual service offerings over the last decade has been transformational in numerous ways. Smaller companies that do not have a budget to hire a full-time C-suite level expert can now get their services on a part-time basis. It has also led to the emergence of companies that package these services so that […]
Investing in software system upgrade is often a complex and time-consuming process. However, the cost of failing to modernize can be more painful. It could lead to losing out completely to competitors and exiting the market. Business today moves faster than any time in history. As such, companies seeking an edge must invest in streamlining […]
Business growth is quite different from business scaling. Growth refers to simply increasing the number of customers. Without proper efficiency, revenues resulting from business growth can easily be consumed corresponding incremental costs. Business scaling refers to positing or enabling the business to handle many more customers without significant increases in costs. Process automation is a […]
