All 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 MoreNow more than ever, how you choose to manage all of the moving parts of your business’ IT infrastructure is critical to the success of your business.
Read MoreOne of the biggest challenges that an organization can face is when information lives in “silos” within their IT infrastructure. Systems do not talk to each other and data lives within multiple applications with restricted user access. There is no feasible (or cost effective) way to get all of the information to connect. Over time, companies resort to adding third-party software to supplement operations, leaving a tangled web of data connections.
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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