For companies leveraging mobile device technology, robust security measures are critical to protecting connected ecosystems. Ten to fifteen years ago, IT departments considered it their job to determine which laptops and mobile devices to issue to business users. Then came the bring-your-own-device (BYOD) trend. Employees liked the convenience of using their own devices for work,…
This morning, USA Today’s Tech section published an article detailing five ways the tech industry has changed since 2008. The five changes they listed included smartphones, social media, transportation, dating and streaming. Within the past eight years, tech has become more efficient and convenient. People now rely on their smartphones, tablets and laptop computers to…
Worldwide IT spending is estimated to reach $3.54 trillion during 2016, totalling 0.6 percent growth. While this may seem unsubstantial, overall IT spending fell $216 billion, or 5.3 percent, during 2015. IT spending will finally surpass 2014 levels during 2019. Gartner estimates $1.4 billion will be spent in communications services, $940 billion will be spent…
As the end of the year approaches, enterprises everywhere are analyzing quarterly spending and new ways to revamp budgets. One change in the IT department could save enterprises thousands and yield the same amount in new revenue. Transitioning to a virtualization-heavy data center management plan presents new opportunities for savings in monthly data center costs,…
Usually, when thinking of IT asset management, you may think of things such as data security or data management. While these are all important functions of a successful IT management system, the most important component may sometimes be overlooked: compliance. Making sure your ITAD provider is environmentally compliant is not only a moral obligation, but…
IT asset management is critical in the development, maintenance and recycling of electronics and the information they may carry. Through proper management and maintenance, companies have opportunities to resale and recycle their IT assets. There are a few tips to make sure you are maximizing the potential of all IT assets before sending them to…