What Does Great I.T. Look Like at a Transportation Company?
The contemporary ecosystem of transportation companies is one that depends heavily on information technology infrastructure to optimize corporate services and products as well as increase internal operations. In the end, transport firms can increase both their top and bottom lines. While I.T. is important to a company, this department must …
I.T. Solutions to Help Your Staff Be More Successful in Their Work
Technology continues to change. In fact, technology is now evolving so rapidly that many companies struggle to catch up. Part of the problem is exploring new technology solutions while maintaining your everyday business. That’s why JMARK has done the hard work for you! Here are great ways technology could be …
Tips for Using I.T. to Improve Alignment at Your Oil & Gas Company
You like to think of your company as a well-oiled machine—or even a big happy family. But the reality is, even small companies have a hard time keeping all of their employees on the same page, and as companies expand, that challenge becomes even greater. This can leave management thinking …
How to Increase Productivity and Retention at Your Bank Using I.T
Meet “Barbara.” Barbara is your banking HR department’s dream hire. According to research carried out by the ADP Research Institute, out of 19,000 respondents from 19 countries, only 15.8% felt that they were fully engaged. Barbara is one of the lucky few who can help increase productivity. The good news …
I.T. Security Simplified: What You Really Need to Understand
Small and medium businesses are a huge target of cyber threats and attacks. As long as you have the quality data they need, you will be on their radar. According to the 2017 State of Cybersecurity in Small & Medium-Sized Businesses Report, Research shows that most businesses don’t have sufficient data …
What Does Great I.T. Look Like at a Hospitality Management Firm?
From the days of antiquity to today, hotels have welcomed visitors graciously and respectfully. While that hasn’t changed, technology is undoubtedly altering the way hotels and other hospitality firms accommodate their guests. This has also brought with it a need for better I.T. to handle all the systems involved. Here’s …
The Scary Truth about Printer Company I.T. Services
You may have heard there’s an exciting new way to get I.T. services. Your printer/copier services company is offering to take care of all your technology issues. They promise they can give you a one-stop solution to all your I.T. needs. They say they can fix it all just as …
Confirmation Bias: How It Can Wreck Your I.T.
It stands to reason that any company owner, manager, or CEO would want the best I.T. services for their business. They might read up on the functions of I.T. services, sift through I.T. company brochures, listen to presentations, and compare data across several different providers. They may put a lot …
How the “Ambiguity Aversion” Hurts Your Business
Any major decision involves weighing costs and benefits, and changes to your I.T. systems are no exception. You want to have all the information you need before making a change that could potentially impact your bottom line. However, there is one faulty decision-making process that can lead you down the …
Why Your Company Should Pay Attention to Attentional Biases
Our business decisions are the key to our continued success. Sadly, many companies miss out on opportunities due to hidden biases. Find out if attentional biases having been limiting your I.T. plans. We all have biases. Often these biases are useful, helping us to sort quickly through information based on …
Does Your Company Have a Functional Fixedness Problem?
Companies that don’t move forward tend to fall behind. Find out how a functional fixedness pattern of thinking could be blocking your company’s innovation while your competitors move ahead. You’re familiar with your business and the tools your industry uses. The same is probably true for your employees. This familiarity …
Top 5 Ways Technology Is Changing the Manufacturing Industry
Manufacturing is one of the most vibrant industries in the United States. It accounts for a staggering $2.17 trillion of the country’s economy. Despite popular belief, it’s actually on the rise. Trends indicate the industry has been on an upward trajectory of 27% since 2009. New technological advancements in the …
The Halo Effect: One Reason Businesses Stick with Bad I.T. Service
When you’re looking for the best I.T. solutions, it only makes sense to take an objective, fact-based approach. Yet, sometimes people fail to go beyond a generally good feeling about a managed services provider. Instead of weighing the evidence fairly, they tip the scales in favor of someone they like. …
Is the Sunk Cost Fallacy Holding You Back from Making Vital I.T. Improvements?
Making major changes to how you do business is an important decision involving complex factors. It makes sense to give it a lot of thought before going forward with improvements to your technology—but sometimes your own thinking can lead you astray, as in the case of cognitive bias. This term …
How Smart Lawyers Use I.T. to Enhance Success
What defines a successful law office? It can be an impeccable track record of obtaining results for the clients, being the distinctive market standout in a particular niche, or a glowing reputation of handling clients in the most courteous and professional manner. Every successful law firm features a well-defined internal …
Real Talk: Can Your I.T. Guy Handle the Growing Complexity of I.T.?
Growing Complexity of I.T. https://youtu.be/aNRaXOtOVK0 Information technology is constantly growing and getting increasingly complex. The question is, what does this mean for your business? In short, it means that you need a managed services provider that can deal with all that complexity to give you the technology so …
Why Data Storage and Analytics Matter for Law Firms
Data drives the legal profession as never before. With data resources at their fingertips, law firms can make better decisions, not only for their legal business but also for their clients. Here’s why data storage and data analytics matter so much. Data Is an Important Resource Every law firm gathers …
A Business Continuity Plan Is Essential to Surviving a Disaster
Technological revolutions seem to come fast and quick these days. Today, the name of the game is digitalization. Businesses of all sizes and shapes are all scrambling to prepare for the final takeover of digital technology. As a result, digital technology is being implemented everywhere. Whenever and wherever possible, tasks …
How Leading Hospitality Companies Use I.T. to Mitigate Risks
As a hospitality firm, you face numerous risks every day. From your back-office processes to your guest-facing procedures, everything needs to work together smoothly to mitigate the risks inherent in your business. Anything that goes wrong can leave your hotel company vulnerable. Fortunately, technology can help you reduce those risks …
How Oil & Gas Businesses Can Use Technology to Mitigate Risks
When petroleum companies consider potential risks, the primary focus tends to be on the big issues. That only makes sense, because pipeline leaks, facility fires, or drill site accidents can have a tremendous negative impact on the company, its employees, and even the surrounding community. However, less catastrophic problems can …
