Updated on 4/4/2024. Originally posted 7/1/2021. “If it isn’t broken, don’t fix it.” We all know the saying that says if something isn’t wrong, we need not take action. The message can sometimes be great advice, however when it comes to technology, outdated hardware or software can create liabilities, inefficiencies and unnecessary expenses. Simply put — clinging to old, sometimes clunky technology can end up costing more than the price of an upgrade. In this blog, we highlight a handful of pitfalls associated with hanging on to outdated equipment.
Managed Service Providers (MSPs) face a competitive landscape in 2023 that continues to evolve due to technological advancements and changing client needs. To stand out from the competition, MSPs need to adopt innovative strategies that focus on delivering exceptional value, building strong client relationships, and staying ahead of industry trends.
With technology evolving at a rapid pace, businesses are constantly seeking to enhance their IT infrastructure, not only to stay competitive, but to stay secure. The upcoming Windows Server 2012 end of life is a prime example of this. After October 10, 2023, Windows Server 2012 products will no longer receive security updates, non-security updates, bug fixes, technical support, or online technical content updates. Technology providers like you need to be prepared to drive awareness and educate customers around this event so they understand that an upgrade is necessary to keep their businesses operating smoothly and securely. Your customers will have many questions around the risks of not upgrading, the benefits of new servers, and why acquiring new technology via a manageable monthly payment is the best choice. In today’s blog, we are addressing the most common questions technology providers are receiving from their customers about upgrading from Windows Server 2012. Read on.
Lee Rozeboom, Vice President and Managing Director of Sales at GreatAmerica, and Peter Kujawa, Vice President of Service Leadership, Inc.®, a ConnectWise solution hosted the first of a series of three webinars discussing why the mid-year point (Q3) is an important time for solution providers – and how solution providers can get the most out of this critical time.
GreatAmerica Financial Services teamed up with CompTIA to support Ticket to Tech, a new program to help ConnectWise partners connect with a talented new crop of job-ready tech learners seeking employment, with a generous contribution of $10,000. GreatAmerica is the largest independent, family-owned national commercial equipment finance company in the U.S. and is dedicated to helping manufacturers, vendors, and dealers be more successful and keep their customers for a lifetime by offering technology equipment financing.
Whether you know it or not, generative AI tools like ChatGPT and Dall-E have infiltrated your office environment. Employees use these tools for various tasks, including generating creative content for blogs and emails, finding inspiration, and possibly even for purposes that could be risky. As an office equipment dealer or technology solutions provider, it's crucial not to overlook the importance of AI safety in your workplace.
With both consumer confidence and the desire to invest working capital into technology at low levels, it is more important than ever to explore options that drive both you, the Solution Provider, and your customer toward profitability.
