One of the main reasons why IT projects fail is because it’s so easy to put off long-term goals when you’re always dropping everything to respond to urgent, day-to-day problems that arise. Traditionally, IT has been a reactive kind of profession. Something breaks and is immediately fixed. True growth potential comes in when businesses shift their perception of IT operations from a reactive approach to a proactive one. If you’re considering an IT overhaul to a managed provider, here are four ways to get you started.
Read MoreAll too often companies dive into IT projects before taking an honest look at their organization’s actual needs. Just like diving into a pool, you should always look before you dive so you know exactly what you are getting into. Diving is for the deep end, and there’s a lot to look at on the way to the bottom. Needs assessments are one of the most important steps in any technology investment. If you don’t know the scope of your organization’s needs, how will you ever measure the success of your project? Today, 68% of IT projects fail because leadership fails to take the time to pause and assess the needs of its company, and its stakeholders — both internally and externally. Some of the specific ways an IT project can fail include:
Read MoreWhatever the price, or complexity of a solution, not all IT service providers are created equal. At CDS, we believe in solutions that make sense for our customers, not the other way around. Managing your IT is simple with a single point of contact, and a single bill for all of your services, so you’re not wasting time trying to figure out who to call for help. If that doesn’t sound your current IT situation, these tips will help keep you on the right track when seeking a new provider.
Read MoreSince the inception of mobile apps nearly a decade ago, app downloads are one of the fastest growing trends in the world today. A rising trend even in the office equipment space, are productivity apps on multifunctional copiers and printers that transform everyday copiers and printers into productivity hubs like Xerox’s ConnectKey technology — a combination of Xerox’s legendary hardware and cutting edge software from Xerox and its partners designed to improve the way people work.
Read MoreBeyond copiers and printers, CDS offers a full suite of technology solutions ranging from Managed Print Services, to Managed IT Services, and Project-Based IT Services, providing our customers a Single Source for all their business technology needs.
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