Why Comparing Providers Is Like Comparing Apples and Oranges
by Kirk Studebaker // President on Apr 3, 2019 1:25:00 PM
We’ve said before that when it comes to choosing which company is best for you, we believe in maximum choice. But the reality is that no two companies (and their proposed solutions) can practically be compared. Just like apples and oranges, managed service providers are radically diff …
Why Assessing Your Needs Will Give you a Perfect Fit
by Kirk Studebaker // President on Mar 27, 2019 4:15:00 PM
Shopping online today is super convenient. Your options are almost limitless. You hardly have to do anything, and a product is delivered to your door. What’s not convenient is when that thing arrives and it doesn’t fit—a rare part for your gadget that needs fixing, a pair of shoes, or …
Four Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Begin A Managed IT Agreement
by Dan Stoy, Solutions Specialist // Managed Network Services on Mar 20, 2019 9:00:00 AM
When you are down in the trenches in the day-to-day of your everyday business operations, it’s so easy to miss the big picture. That’s why so many leaders fall into the trap of setting IT goals that they can never actually achieve, especially when it comes to managed agreements. Pair …
Presidential Wisdom That Rings True for IT Leaders
by Dan Stoy, Solutions Specialist // Managed Network Services on Feb 21, 2019 3:45:00 PM
They say history repeats itself, so in honor of President’s Day this month, we’ve collected a few tidbits of wit and wisdom from our founding fathers and applied it to navigating the challenging world of small business IT. "It is by a thorough knowledge of the whole subject that [peop …
Why If Your Stakeholders Ain’t Happy, Ain’t Nobody Happy.
by Kirk Studebaker // President on Feb 8, 2019 2:11:56 PM
Ever heard the saying “If Momma ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy?” Well, the same can be said about the stakeholders in your next technology change—if your stakeholders ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy. No matter how many hours an organization plans for their next big update, whether it …
The Best Copier Dealers in Minneapolis/St. Paul - Where Should You Buy a Copier?
by Kirk Studebaker // President on Jan 31, 2019 1:10:00 PM
Did you know that many copier dealers’ name begin with the letter “A” so they’d be first in the phone book and Yellow Pages? You remember the Yellow Pages, right? That way when someone looking for a new “copy machine” flipped the pages, they’d see names like “Advanced Copiers” or “All …
Who Are the Best Managed IT and Managed Network Services Companies in Minneapolis/St. Paul?
by Dan Stoy, Solutions Specialist // Managed Network Services on Jan 16, 2019 9:15:00 AM
Every business -- including us -- relies on a reliable, stable network to work internally and to communicate with customers (email, online chat, voice over IP, etc.). When your network and IT infrastructure isn’t working at peak efficiency, neither is your office or business. Keeping …
The Top 5 Most Popular Posts of 2018 -- Security, Toner Pirates, and Billing for Color
by Kirk Studebaker // President on Jan 8, 2019 10:28:14 AM
I hope your 2019 is off to a fantastic start. Before completely diving into the new year, here’s a look back at some essential knowledge from 2018 that’s still relevant. It’s time for you to get up-to-speed on the best tips for buying and securing your copiers, understand 3-tier color …
The 6 Extraordinary Benefits Managed Network Services Provides Your Business
by Dan Stoy, Solutions Specialist // Managed Network Services on Dec 12, 2018 9:15:44 AM
The benefits of ANY type of outsourcing remains simple -- someone else can perform a task better than you can do it yourself (and usually for less money). This is especially true of managed network services. As office networks have become a commodity, they still require time-consuming …