5 Tips for Hiring Effective Technical Desktop Support
Imagine logging into your computer early in the morning in anticipation of a busy day. In the middle of constructing a critical email, your computer crashes. To top it off, you have to wait 45 minutes to get a hold of technical desktop support. By the time you connect with an IT support agent, you’re […]
Why Oil & Gas Companies Should Consider IT Outsourcing
Efficient and practical field operations have been the lifeblood of the oil and gas industry for over a century. Therefore, you must ensure that your field offices are in tip-top shape, especially when it comes to 21st-century technology. Investing in high-quality outsourced IT field support guarantees that your devices, integrations, and data are maintained so […]
Why Oil & Gas Companies Should Invest in IT Due Diligence
Many different factors can cause your company problems during a merger or acquisition (M&A), including incompatible technology between companies. Since so much of our day-to-day operations rely on information technology (IT), it’s essential that companies clearly outline the current state of their respective infrastructures during negotiations. Quality IT due diligence ensures that the combination of […]
7 Tips for IT Best Practices
The amount of planning and organization that goes into creating a sustainable environment for your business’s technology cannot be overstated. Creating an effective IT infrastructure environment is not only tricky work, but it also requires deep technical and administrative know-how. Moreover, sound IT infrastructure management is not a “set it and forget it” arrangement — […]
8 Insider Tips for Better IT Services
Choosing an information technology (IT) services provider is a lot like purchasing a car. Some buyers look for how much glitz and glam is included, and others just want something that takes them from point A to point B. While there isn’t a right or wrong answer to the type of car you choose, when […]
Cloud Migration Strategy – the Types, the Implications,& the Costs
Since 2010, many companies have capitalized on Cloud Services, taking advantage of the large amounts of compute, memory, and storage that can be easily scaled up and down. However, there are still several industries that are reluctant to the change or remain cautious for various reasons. Terms and acronyms like, “SaaS”, “PaaS”, circulate their industry, […]
A Case for Cloud – Costs to Consider
It can be difficult to determine if a move to the Cloud makes financial sense for your company, but there are some techniques and tools that can be applied to build a business case. Jeff Hutchens is an EVP and Chief Operating Officer at a leading IT Outsourcing firm EAG, and he and his team […]
5 Top Traits of Leading Managed IT Service Providers
Thanks to the technology powering your office and worksites, you can produce quality work more efficiently than ever. You can share files, communicate across long distances, perform equipment maintenance, and collect essential data about all of it. But many business leaders can’t address problems with their digital systems because they’re focused on their core business […]