As a business owner or manager, you know how vital good technology is. Most businesses couldn't function without it.
Yes, IT isn't just about computers and data anymore. It now is everything from your phone system to your printers, and how you access your information.
And that's without going into the safety measures you must take to keep your data and infrastructure safe and secure from cybercriminals.
So, we weren't surprised by the new forecast from Gartner, an IT research and consultancy firm, which predicts businesses will spend more on technology this year.
With global IT spending reaching an expected $4.4 trillion, that is despite rising inflation, the Russian invasion, and the shortage of chips and especially talent.
At Where To Start, We believe there has been a fundamental shift in the way businesses view their technology.
Two years ago, at the beginning of the pandemic, companies were forced to take unexpected and urgent action to help employees work from anywhere (home). In many cases, that meant a significant investment in devices, rapid changes to systems, and the adoption of new technology.
And it's worked out well for most. Businesses have adapted quickly, and many have embraced the changes and intend to make them permanent.
But it's also made business leaders realize they need to be better prepared to respond to potential future disruption.
Yes, this is the difference between a flexible and agile business… and ones that stumble at the first hurdle.
Many businesses no longer see IT as an expense. Instead, they embrace it as an investment and see it as strategic. They see the direct correlation between creating a robust, safe, and flexible environment – and their teams' abilities to achieve more given finite resources.
Owners and managers also value excellent, proactive technology support from a trusted partner to navigate these unfamiliar environments.
To not only plan and execute big development projects. But also, to help reduce downtime and ensure systems are secure and running as they should be.
If you need to review your spending on technology and its support, we can help; let's chat.
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