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Read More »The true cost of IT needs to be demystified
‘Black Box of IT’ is a phrase bandied about with some relish by IT consultants and commentators for years now. This phrase, used by financial executives to describing the opaque and impenetrable nature of IT budgets is now a phrase so worn from use, it has become familiar. We can …
Read More »4 ways to improve communication at work
Throughout my more than two decade tenure as an Executive Coach and Vice President inside Corporate America, I have seen millions of dollars senselessly lost merely due to ineffective communication. It’s imperative for achievement-oriented professionals to communicate well in all aspects of their job, as doing so can be the …
Read More »Printing in a mobile world
There is no ignoring the increased use of smart devices within the workplace these days and as a result, we are seeing a rapid growth in mobile working across a wide range of business environments. In fact, by 2015, the world’s mobile worker population will reach 1.3 billion, also helped …
Read More »IoT: Fresh potential for businesses but with familiar pitfalls
The Internet of Things (IoT) is coming, and will transform the way businesses function forever. Many organisations are still unsure exactly what the IoT is, how they
Read More »A guide to installing and maintaining a solid IT network
From servers to storage to user devices, customers always want good value and high quality equipment at the right price. But all this is pointless without a strong network to tie everything together. No matter whether you have 50 endpoints or 5,000, the network is the lifeblood of an organisation’s …
Read More »7 of the most common negotiating mistakes
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Read More »How to effectively manage employees older than you
Your chances of managing people senior in age and experience to you are quite high given the delayed retirements and demographics we see today. This is not a bad thing; in fact, if you are good leader, you will welcome the diversity in perspective, experience, and wisdom you can utilise …
Read More »How partner portals can empower the channel
What should be the key goal of your partner portal? Enabling the business to close more sales? Allowing you to track every client deal effectively? Helping you build profitable ongoing relationships with business partners? Most resellers would agree that all three are critical to their success. Unfortunately, the reality falls …
Read More »The true cost of outsourcing IT
In many organisations, especially those growing quickly or lacking a formal management structure, it is common for people to assume roles or functions which they enjoy as opposed to their original job description. While productivity doesn’t top the list when business owners are deciding what outsourcing services they require, it …
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