Are You Refusing to Consider Managed IT Services Because They're "Too Expensive"? Think Again
by Dan Stoy, Solutions Specialist // Managed Network Services on Dec 7, 2018 11:50:49 AM
The reason to outsource any service rather than DIY is simple -- will it cost you more in time/expense to DIY or to find an expert to accomplish the task for you? For tasks that require deep knowledge and expertise, this can be an easy question to answer. I have no idea, nor the time …
The Role of the Virtual CIO and How One Can Improve IT Results for Your Business
by Dan Stoy, Solutions Specialist // Managed Network Services on Nov 29, 2018 2:47:07 PM
As an SMB business owner or executive, you have enough on your plate running your business. You don’t have the time to become an expert in the information technology you rely on to run your business. We find that many business leaders lean in one of two directions: They hop from idea …
“Customer First. Always.” Philosophy Helps Make Coordinated a 2018 Torch Awards for Ethics Finalist
by Jim Oricchio // Founder, CEO, and President on Nov 14, 2018 10:29:30 AM
“Better Business Bureau’s Torch Awards for Ethics celebrate and recognize local companies that demonstrate integrity and a strong commitment to ethics in all that they do.” Once again, we were honored and humbled to have been a Torch Awards for Ethics finalist. As we strive to uphold …
4 Tips to Finding a Managed IT Partner That Understands You
by Dan Stoy, Solutions Specialist // Managed Network Services on Oct 24, 2018 11:48:31 AM
We all know how frustrating it is to be in a “conversation” where each person is talking AT the other instead of WITH the other. These “conversations” aren’t a true exchange of information. In your personal life, this is annoying. When it comes to helping your business, a partner that …
In-House Production Print—Take Control and Do It!
by Kirk Studebaker // President on Oct 10, 2018 2:21:07 PM
Ever felt unsure about something? Like about bringing all of the printing that you outsource “in-house” and doing it yourself? It’s time to just do it. No, really DO IT! It will require a little more work on your end when it comes to the actual prepress process, but not much more than …
The Cloud Isn’t an Automatic Answer to Your IT Challenges - A Quick Explanation of What the Cloud Is and Isn’t
by Dan Stoy, Solutions Specialist // Managed Network Services on Oct 5, 2018 12:59:33 PM
You can’t escape mentions of “the cloud” as the solution to nearly any business challenge. Need more storage? The cloud. Need to better manage your network? The cloud. Need a business app to manage your documents? The cloud. Need a marketing and/or website platform? The cloud. Need he …
Are You Managing Your IT or Is Your IT Managing You?
by Dan Stoy, Solutions Specialist // Managed Network Services on Oct 2, 2018 11:33:08 AM
According to Gartner, an unmanaged PC costs $5,000 a year. That’s a lot of dough if you are a small business even with just a few workstations. While computer hardware itself has gotten less expensive, the real expense is the cost to fix your network when something goes wrong. That’s …
Five Things Your “Really Great IT Guy” Can’t Give You
by Dan Stoy, Solutions Specialist // Managed Network Services on Sep 27, 2018 3:04:04 PM
When it comes to small business IT, many lean on family, or referrals from friends for a really great “IT guy.” If you’re using a break-fix IT strategy for your business, or relying on your uncle's wife's cousin, to keep your computers running, you’re traveling down a risky road and i …
6 Steps to Automate Your Business Processes
by Jeff Osgar, Solutions Specialist // Document Management on Sep 24, 2018 4:45:52 PM
I’ve been sharing the value of document management and moving from paper-based offices to digital documents and workflows for over a year now. The ability to immediately find information is tremendously valuable by itself, and remains the foundational value of document management. How …