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Once upon a time… Former FBI Director Robert Mueller once said, “There are only two types of companies: those that have been hacked and those that will be.” With about 350,000 new malware threats released daily and nearly one cyber attack occurring every 39 seconds, safeguarding data has been thrust upon business owners and executives…

It’s no secret technology is ever-changing and evolving. It’s vital for business to make it a priority to keep up with the latest technology and innovations in order to stay competitive and ahead of the game. At Afidence, we understand that with everything else you’re doing to run your business, technology updates can fall behind.…

In today’s competitive environment, companies often leverage IT consulting services to improve efficiency, productivity and security. However, not all service providers are equal.  Before signing off on a contract, you need to ensure that the consultants have the expertise to deliver quality solutions. The following are some key considerations when evaluating potential IT consulting services…

When working with an IT project manager, it’s important to set expectations from the get-go. Having an understanding of what the project or role entails will not only set them up for success but will also ensure everything runs as smoothly as possible. Here are some ways you can establish IT project management guidelines with…

Contracts govern almost every interaction between businesses. Reflect on all the different ways that your business interacts with other people and organizations: The people who buy your solution, the employees who work for you and the technology consulting firm that handles your IT infrastructure. Every single one of these relationships is initiated with the execution…

Are you feeling trapped in technology projects that are ballooning out of control? Do you feel like technology is an expense that drags you down? Not sure if you need IT staff in-house or if you should outsource? Your cry for help doesn’t have to go unnoticed. Business technology consulting can offer a wide array of…

You want technology to work for your company, not for your company to work for technology. Oftentimes, business leaders can feel caught in a whirlwind. Chasing after change is frustrating and can negatively impact your growth and ultimately your profitability. Working with the right  IT consulting firm to clarify strategy provides a rudder to navigate…

According to CIO Wiki, an IT roadmap helps a company visualize how IT will evolve to support and digitally transform the business and its core products, and help reach an objective, value or milestone. Technology roadmaps outline the step-by-step strategy of major IT investments before any development and implementation work is started. You may be…

The technology project ROI offers tremendous leverage in establishing a business case to justify technology initiatives. However, you cannot fully evaluate the probability of financial gain or loss with any investment unless you first understand how to calculate the return. To make the most of your ROI estimation, and convince leadership or key stakeholders that…