IT Strategy

2020 was an unprecedented year, and businesses with inflexible IT solutions had a rough time during the pandemic. And with continuing uncertainty, most organizations we talk to are trying to avoid getting surprised by sudden IT issues and costs over the upcoming year. Here are three key priorities to make sure your business isn’t caught off guard by IT in 2021.

Most business leaders know how important cybersecurity is for their organization. On today’s Tech Talk, we discuss how the nationally-recognized NIST Cybersecurity Framework can help any organization understand where they are in terms of cybersecurity, where they should be, and how to get there.

Communication and collaboration are imperative for the success of any organization. That’s why today, we’re going to introduce Microsoft Teams, a robust communications platform that enables you to have chats, meetings, calls, and so much more all in one place.

Microsoft 365 is filled with a variety of features that benefit businesses and the technologies they use, both in security and collaboration. In this Tech Talk, we’ll review five top features in Microsoft 365 you need to know about to secure your business from today’s threats and boost productivity.

The coronavirus pandemic has drastically accelerated the pace of cloud adoption, as organizations nationwide were forced to migrate to a fully remote workforce in a matter of days. Even as many organizations return to the office, remote work and cloud infrastructure is here to stay. Here are our top 5 cloud trends for small and medium businesses.

While we anticipate the re-opening of the economy, most organizations across the country are still working through tough decisions about how to best conserve cash. Because IT spending is normally a significant line item, finding smart ways to reduce it can make a big difference in improving cash flow.

Can you evaluate risk with your organization’s information technology (IT)? Unfortunately, many businesses that we speak with on a regular basis do not realize they are one unexpected circumstance away from a business disaster.

With the new year approaching, it’s time to start thinking about how your technology will move your business forward in the coming years. On this episode of Tech Talks, Sebastian Igreti discusses 5 important steps you should consider while planning your IT strategy for the coming year.

A good cybersecurity foundation is made up of the right knowledge, daily practices, and tools. In this Tech Talk, we’ll review three best practices you can implement to protect yourself from cyberattacks, whether at work or home.

In January 2020, Microsoft will cease support for Windows 7, along with a few other programs. This means that your organization may need to make some upgrades in order to stay secure. Tune in as CEO Sebastian Igreti walks you through the steps you need to take to prepare for the changes in Windows 7.

AI is an emerging technology surrounded by lots of news and speculation. But is it a technology that your small business currently needs? On this episode of Tech Talks, Sebastian Igreti discusses whether AI in its current form makes sense for small and medium businesses, and touches on a few AI tools that you may be able to leverage today.

In this Tech Talk, Sebastian Igreti talks about how Process.st has revolutionized how we manage workflows by combining a documentation platform with media-rich checklists. This means our team is constantly exposed to business-critical documentation while working through process checklists, while also encouraging us to update documentation as we go.

If you’re anything like most professionals, you probably receive hundreds of emails on a daily basis, and filtering through them to find the ones that need immediate attention can be time-consuming. In this Tech Talk, Sebastian Igreti discusses how Sanebox has helped TechMD team members filter bulk email, remind me about unaddressed emails, and automatically categorize incoming messages for organized reading.

Microsoft Office 365 includes a wide range of cloud applications that can revolutionize productivity, collaboration, and work mobility. In this Tech Talk, Sebastian Igreti tours Office 365 and discusses how it can transform the way businesses leverage the traditional Office software stack.

If you’re looking for a better way to do employee performance reviews, consider taking a look at Trakstar. In this Tech Talk, Sebastian Igreti covers how we use Trakstar to measure, track, and report on employee performance, and why we love how it helps us manage performance reviews and maintain a customer-focused company culture.

At TechMD, we believe that finding the right people for the job is central to the success of our business. On this episode of Tech Talks, Sebastian Igreti discusses how we leverage SparkHire to streamline our hiring process and help us find the right candidates. SparkHire allows you to reduce the need for time-consuming phone screens, gather quality information about candidates before meeting them in person, and easily collaborate between hiring managers.