Why SMBs Fail to Plan for Technology
(AND HOW TO FIX IT)
But How Does a Small Business Get Access to a vCIO?
Many of you are probably thinking, “But wait — we’re a small business! We can’t afford that!”
SMB leaders usually recognize the vital role technology plays in maximizing efficiency while using the least amount of resources. But it can feel almost impossible to regularly refresh equipment, keep up with innovation, and proactively battle the onslaught of cyber threats. As a result, many SMBs suffer from obsolete technology, reduced productivity, and crippling security issues.
MicroTech Systems in Boise, Idaho, is the perfect example of an organization that provides affordable vCIO services wrapped up in their managed IT offering. Alongside MicroTech, SMBs have the ability to access strategic IT planning through a customized technology roadmap, putting their organization on a path to optimize productivity and efficiency.
Limited Planning, Limited Results
We help SMBs in four unique areas:
As equipment and software age, manufacturers decide to no longer support them, meaning patches with new features and security upgrades suddenly stop. Out-of-date infrastructure is not only vulnerable to hackers, but it’s also slow and lacks features that up-to-date workplaces take for granted. As tech falls behind, customer churn skyrockets, and the bottom line feels the impact.
1. Defining the usefulness of their existing IT infrastructure
2. Formulating an IT budget to ensure that their network infrastructure meets all their company’s needs
3. Implementing operational efficiencies
How a vCIO Can Help
4. Aligning their business with rapid technology changes as they occur
Chief information officers (CIOs) are the most senior members of an organization responsible for the information technology that supports the goals of the business. Beyond ensuring your tech runs smoothly day by day, they keep your IT architecture and business needs in close alignment. A virtual CIO (vCIO) performs the same duty as a CIO, without the expense of yet another full-time employee. This person plays a consultative role, providing your business with the roadmap to rich IT solutions specific to your needs and the needs of your customers.
Even if you’re starting from a position where you don’t have any in-house IT professionals, even any working part-time, a vCIO will provide you with a clear roadmap to strategically leverage technology in your business. For more information about how a vCIO can help your business stay on the cutting edge, visit our website at tinyurl.com/BoiseRoadmap to request your IT Roadmap Consultation.
Sautéed Zucchini and Squash With Feta
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Ingredients
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1 zucchini
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2 teaspoons fresh thyme 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese Salt and pepper to taste
1 summer squash
1/2 medium red onion 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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Directions
1. Cut zucchini into 1/4-inch- thick semicircles. Dice onion. 2. Heat a large skillet to medium high. Add olive oil, onion, and thyme. 3. Once onion is soft (about 2 minutes), add zucchini and
squash. Season with salt and pepper; cook 4–5 minutes until squash barely begins to caramelize. 4. Place in serving bowl and top with feta.
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