We recently reported that outsourced IT support in the healthcare industry will create a “market worth 50.4 billion by 2018.” This is a huge leap from the (still substantial) 35 billion in 2013. Why is outsourced IT support such a huge hit in the healthcare industry? This article will explore the facts that have created this boom. The Amount of Data Generated by the Healthcare Industry is Staggering As the OSF Global Consulting Group noted in a recent eBook, “Healthcare is one of the largest industries worldwide.” This massive industry, which relies heavily on data, generates about two billion pounds of paper and cardboard waste … Read more
In the world today, we see an increasing amount of distributed workforces. Whether people are looking to work from home, on the road or out of the country, we are seeing an increasing number of people who are not going into the same company office every day. While this can be effective for many employees, it can prove to be a challenge for some businesses, meaning that they have to adapt to how they are managing their workforce. A recent New York Times study has revealed that working from home can increase productivity by 13%, so it is worth the … Read more
Last May, Microsoft Canada IT Professional Chris Di Lullo posted a great blog post regarding a phone scam that was hitting Canadians. It looks like they are back in full swing now that school is back and everyone is back to work from the summer vacation. Pierre Roman mentioned in a Microsoft IT Pro blog post that he received…
Managed IT services are great for banks and similar institutions, but can they work for companies in the manufacturing sector? Not only do they work, but it is a good idea for manufacturers to use them. Here is why: Your Business Relies on Computers for Success First and foremost, it is important that you understand that computer systems are actually more important for a manufacturing business than they are elsewhere. This is because you need your computers to analyze production rates, communicate between departments, manage your resources and sometimes even produce the products themselves. You need someone to manage your IT to protect your business … Read more
When tasked with purchasing small business computer systems, it can be a bit intimidating. What kind of device do you need? Are there brands that are better than others? How much memory is required?
To help you answer all your questions, here are our 10 tips for purchasing small business computer systems.