Small businesses that neglect to define how they will use mobile apps risk failure of their mobile efforts before there’s ever even a chance for them to bring value to the business. Mobile strategy is often thought of as a separate entity from IT; however, it’s actually a crucial component. In order to break through the barriers associated with enterprise mobility (i.e. limited funding,... Read More
Staffing vs. Outsourcing IT Professionals: Which is Better?
If your company needs to a designated IT department, there are two choices for deployment. You can either outsource it to another company, or staff your own IT professionals. There are advantages and disadvantages to each choice, as listed below. The Case for Outsourcing IT Advantages ● Contracting IT staff from another company, firm, or other third-party means you’ll likely have access... Read More
5 Tips for Creating an Awesome Documentation Process
Let’s be honest…documentation is kind of a drag. The reality is that documenting a process for Salesforce, big data or the Internet of Things (IoT) can be a daunting task. But it’s a necessary evil. Here are some tips we’ve gathered for how to become a self-proclaimed documentation rockstar: Tip #1: Create a standard naming convention to use for all documents. Tip #2: Add a... Read More
4 Deeply Insightful Salesforce Metrics Your Company Should be Using
Businesses that are able to maximize efficiency – doing the most with the least amount of resources, namely time and money – generally come out on top. And Salesforce CRM is the answer to many companies’ quest for efficiency. Salesforce CRM gives you the power to manage your big data to make it work for you, leading to your success. Here are a few essential metrics that... Read More
The Role of Microsoft Sharepoint in Business Governance
Being able to produce communication sites through SharePoint without having to use IT can be a big selling point for many organizations. This is just one of the recent features available thanks to a recent Microsoft update for SharePoint. Organizations are hopeful that this feature will allow them to utilize SharePoint for other uses than just a repository for documents. However useful... Read More