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  • Photo of cloud computing, depicting how MSPs can streamline IT infrastructure

MSPs can streamline IT infrastructure management and monitoring

2023-06-15T14:53:50-04:00

MSPs can streamline IT infrastructure for organizations by ensuring the performance, safety, and security of their systems and networks. In recent years, as the complexity of IT systems and importance of cybersecurity has grown, MSP adoption has increased. In fact, according to research conducted by JumpCloud, 88 percent of small- to medium-sized businesses report using or are considering the use of a MSP.

MSPs can streamline IT infrastructure management and monitoring2023-06-15T14:53:50-04:00
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Unleash opportunity: The top 5 benefits of Robotic Process Automation

2024-04-10T14:20:19-04:00

At some point, most of us work on autopilot. We think, as we click “Ctrl+C” then “Ctrl+V” again and again: “There has to be a better way to do this.” And there is, and not only is it better, it's easier, cost effective, and quick to implement. Here are the top 5 benefits of Robotic Process Automation.

Unleash opportunity: The top 5 benefits of Robotic Process Automation2024-04-10T14:20:19-04:00
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Staffing agencies can support diversity, equity, and inclusion

2023-06-15T13:11:17-04:00

Staffing agencies can support organizations in their effort to create a culture that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion. By sourcing diverse talent, mitigating bias, fostering cultural competence, and supporting inclusive practices, staffing agencies can identify, attract, and help you retain a workforce that thrives on the strengths and perspectives of all individuals.

Staffing agencies can support diversity, equity, and inclusion2023-06-15T13:11:17-04:00
  • Photo of students on computers highlights importance of safeguarding student data

Safeguarding student data in K-12 education is a matter of privacy and security–and trust

2023-05-19T08:27:14-04:00

The importance of protecting student data in K-12 education cannot be overstated. Safeguarding student privacy not only ensures the integrity of educational institutions but also upholds the trust of students, parents, and the wider community. And these protective measures need to go beyond ticking off boxes on a mandated compliance check list. Why? Because information security is a journey, not a destination and therefor requires continuous attention and care.

Safeguarding student data in K-12 education is a matter of privacy and security–and trust2023-05-19T08:27:14-04:00
  • Photo of data analytics and business intelligence specialists reviewing reports in front of computers

Data analytics and business intelligence: The cornerstones of today’s businesses

2023-05-17T10:05:23-04:00

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is dominating the headlines. Rightfully so, because what evolves from the introduction of Large Language Models (LLMs) like OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Bard will arguably be transformational and disruptive to how we work. However, lost in the buzz is the foundational role of data analytics and business intelligence to AI. Together, they remain the cornerstone of the modern business.

Data analytics and business intelligence: The cornerstones of today’s businesses2023-05-17T10:05:23-04:00
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Workforce planning: What it is and why it matters

2023-05-19T12:16:06-04:00

One of the great challenges for most businesses (and economies) is the dynamic that the most in-demand skills and high-growth occupations are the toughest to hire for. Workforce planning is a proactive approach to addressing this problem. By identifying an organization's current and future talent requirements, it can aligns talent needs with business objectives and laying a foundation for growth and long-term success.

Workforce planning: What it is and why it matters2023-05-19T12:16:06-04:00
  • Photo of human worker standing next to robot wondering: what should I automate?

What should I automate?

2023-05-05T13:26:21-04:00

Oftentimes, the RPA proof of concept (PoC) process focuses on the following question: what should I automate to demonstrate value? And that's great. After all, that's the point of a PoC. However, value sometimes gets deprioritized in favor of ease and speed, which is a mistake. Because if you want to prove value, both ROI and impact need to be high. Easy is great...but only if effective.

What should I automate?2023-05-05T13:26:21-04:00
  • Photo of human hand and robot hand, depicting RPA is worth the cost.

A minute saved, a minute earned: RPA is worth the cost

2023-04-24T12:51:28-04:00

Most businesses typically measure the value or worth of technology solutions by standard return on investment (ROI) calculation. This can easily be done with RPA. However, looking at value from another angle uncovers the true potential of RPA and why it is worth bringing into your organization regardless of the (still significant) ROI calculation.

A minute saved, a minute earned: RPA is worth the cost2023-04-24T12:51:28-04:00
  • Photo of journal with three approaches to meet demands of growth: optimize, automate, outsource staffing

To improve productivity, outsource staffing operations

2023-04-24T13:10:54-04:00

We’re big on automation—as a tool to improve efficiency and outcomes to the benefit of a human worker. But we’re bigger on people and know not all companies have all the resources they need at all times to meet demand and sustain growth. While automation can sometimes be the answer, often times the better answer is to outsource. This is particularly true with staffing, which is hard to do and even harder to do well.

To improve productivity, outsource staffing operations2023-04-24T13:10:54-04:00
  • Photo depicting that modern technology stool has three legs--data, analytics, and cybersecurity

Data, analytics, and cybersecurity are the legs of the modern technology stool

2023-04-24T14:45:22-04:00

If you listen to organizational leaders across any industry, it’s not uncommon to hear them say: “We are a technology company that does banking…or health care…or manufacturing.” And it’s true. Technology is at the core of how most organizations operate, and data, analytics, and cybersecurity are the three legs that hold it up. When combined effectively, they create a powerful framework with numerous benefits, from improved decision making to improved efficiency and an enhanced customer experience.

Data, analytics, and cybersecurity are the legs of the modern technology stool2023-04-24T14:45:22-04:00
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