BE2X

Ever wonder if your IT investment is complete, or delivering you everything you expect? Wonder if your IT provider is overcharging and under-servicing?  Unfortunately, it has been my experience that although there are honest IT companies, it is far too easy for someone even slightly more knowledgeable about technology to "pull the wool" over someone's eyes, especially someone focusing the majority of their attention on their business. Sometimes, it's not intended dishonestly, but like they say, everyone has got to make a buck. How can you tell the difference between a project that is estimated at 3 hours or 30? Having an independent IT Consultant in your contacts could mean the difference between several hundred and several thousand dollars. This consultant will give you a layout of the territory, the factors involved, and several clear choices to reach your desired goals.  Technology has become so prevelant, and for the most part, much more affordable, enabling small and medium sized business to seize...

Better connections with customers, more efficient use of resources will drive future IT investments. Small and medium-sized businesses intend to expand their use of technology to improve customer interactions, mobility options and operational efficiencies, according to a new study released recently by CompTIA, the non-profit trade association for the information technology (IT) industry. Seven out of ten small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) surveyed said they expect to increase their technology spending over the next 12 months, according to CompTIA's Third Annual Small and Medium Business Technology Adoptions Trends study. A full third of the companies surveyed expect to increase their IT budget by 10 percent or more. This may reflect large, one-time purchases, which is still a good sign for technology vendors and solution providers. In the aggregate, expect SMB IT budgets to increase by an average of slightly over 5 percent, with some firms' growth rates much higher and some flat. "Technology is...