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Arguments against the cloud

Posted on 09 February 2012

Much is written much about why companies should move their IT systems into the cloud. But what about the counter arguments? Participate in our survey and find out which arguments today’s companies are most commonly used for not placing their IT in the cloud.

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IT Strategy for SME – Tip 4

Posted on 03 November 2011

Tip 4: Risk analysis & budget In general, IT departments often get the blame for problems caused by outdated systems and/or software, even if the risks – and costs – of not staying current were made clear to both co-workers and management.

IT Strategy for SME – Tip 3

Posted on 13 October 2011

Tip 3: Consider IT an asset – and prove it It is of vast importance to value IT as a core asset and not just an added cost. With the right IT set up, companies can actually boost their business and gain a significant advantage over their competition. In the future, business growth will come [...]

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IT Strategy for SME – tip 2

Posted on 22 September 2011

Tip 2: Invest in IT Management Depending on your business; software can be very expensive. Still, this software is indispensable for the organization. These days, software vendors are becoming very strict when it comes to license compliance and their main target group is SME. One way to avoid license headaches is to invest in efficient [...]

IT Strategy for SME – tip 1

Posted on 11 September 2011

Today, many companies are dependent on their IT. Without it, the business will be affected and perhaps even lose money or customers. Therefore, all companies ought to have an IT strategy. Even small and medium-sized ones. It doesn’t have to be so complicated, it may be sufficient to list the important factors and a plan [...]

How to negotiate with a cloud supplier – Part 1

Posted on 05 September 2011

A known truth within negotiation techniques is to divide the hearing into different avenues. Just trying to lower the price tag is seldom the most successful tactic. In order to use these established negotiation skills, always demand an itemized quotation, with all parts separately priced and specified. So far, nothing new for most people. So, [...]

The Cloud, is it truly green?

Posted on 28 July 2011

Forrester’s latest report on cloud computing states that cloud computing is green computing. But also highlights that the service providers need to shape up, shift gears and help pull their weight towards global environmental savings. According to the report “Cloud Computing Helps Accelerate Green IT” by Forrester Research, service providers promoting the green benefits of [...]

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Increase customer satisfaction with virtual PBX

Posted on 01 July 2011

The Alpha and Omega of a company’s most important communications tool – the switchboard – is availability. Both when it comes to information and usability. Today, many companies have neither a reception nor an operator. Still, they deliver a very high level of personal service to extremely satisfied customers. How? In today’s business environment it [...]

Entrepreneurs and IT managers love clouds at midsummer

Posted on 23 June 2011

Midsummer is approaching, perhaps the best of all Scandinavian holidays. Summer, sun and the traditional pickled herring. And maybe a beer and some snaps as well. If you are lucky enough to celebrate this Scandinavian holiday in a cottage by the lake you are probably as close to heaven as you can get in this [...]

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How to get into the cloud – and why?

Posted on 02 May 2011

  We often get the question: how can we take advantage of the cloud? The answer depends almost always on who is answering when it should be based on who is asking. Let me therefore make an attempt to illustrate this from a few specific situations: The shoes are too small – the company outgrows [...]

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