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How You’re Wasting Your IT Budget: Part 1

August 12, 2014Jake Kent

In this 3-part series, we talk about how partnering with a Value Added Reseller (VAR) can save money. Subscribe to our blog or check back for Part 2 – 5 More Ways You’re Wasting Your IT Budget and Part 3 – Make IT Someone Else’s Problem.

Scroll down to learn how you can win 2 Club Level tickets to see the Carolina Panthers take on the Kansas City Chiefs at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, August 27.

Part 1 – 5 Ways You’re Wasting Your IT Budget

 

IT budget cuts. Number crunching. Downsizing.

Businesses are constantly looking for ways to cut spending. To reduce overhead, some companies try managing their IT environment without dedicated technical resources. Depending on the size of your company and the complexity of your infrastructure, it might be a great business decision. But what if it isn’t?

We’ve talked before about reasons to engage a local technology partner. Now let’s talk about why partnering with a VAR is a good investment.

Blog Post: How You’re Wasting Your IT Budget: Part 1

IF YOU’RE WASTING MONEY…
A VAR CAN PROVIDE…
1Assessing your IT environment without expert IT resourcesIT assessments and customized IT solutions based on your operational requirements
2Incorrectly prioritizing Access, Security, Storage, and Backup & RecoveryPrioritized list of recommendations for infrastructure alignment
3Researching equipment and servicesWide range of product and service knowledge to find the best solution
4Researching environment structure: On-premise? Off-premise? Cloud Services? Hybrid Environment?Assistance with creating your IT Budget; Virtualization & Disaster Recovery Planning
5Misinterpreting essential/non-essential product featuresGood/Better/Best product and service options

Establishing and maintaining a stable IT environment can be time consuming and expensive. It is also one of the most critical aspects of your business. Don’t waste time and money that could be saved by partnering with a VAR to outsource your IT needs.

Learn how to make the most of your IT budget with JCMR Technology’s eBooklet “The VICTORY Method: Increase ROI by Reducing Infrastructure & Operating Costs.”

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About the Author

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Amy Tabor

Amy Tabor is an executive professional with a 20-year career in Business Operations. Throughout her career, she has been instrumental in supporting the transition of small businesses into larger, stable companies with national presence. She helped achieve these objectives by focusing on Operations Management and Business Process Analysis and Development to create, implement, and streamline efficient internal processes. Coordinating and mediating efforts throughout a company’s departments – from IT to HR and everything in between – has been the key to her success. Read More…

 

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