Many companies face this issue: They’re stuck to an outdated enterprise system (like an ERP). The reasons vary. It might be the – cost to upgrade, – the high degree to which they’ve customized the package, or – the fact that their application vendor is out of business. But the problem remains. These companies are… Continue reading »
Feb
11
How much does native mobile app development cost?
Cost is one of the reasons we advise businesses against building native mobile apps. Of course, there are many more reasons we advise against native apps, but I won’t get into them in this article. You can always read this white paper if you’d like to learn more. Today, I’m focusing on native app cost.… Continue reading »
Jan
28
Tied to an outdated enterprise system (like an ERP)? Watch this…
If your company is stuck with an outdated ERP system (or any type of enterprise system), you’ll want to watch this short video. It explains how you can add modern features to your old system, without paying your ERP vendor an arm and a leg for customizations.
Nov
26
Spreadsheet misuse: Why it happens and how to stop it
Do you know why end users still use spreadsheet programs (like Excel) so frequently, despite all of the security concerns? The answer is simple: Spreadsheets are easy. Sure, maybe they’ve sat through training classes on how to use your enterprise software. Maybe they already learned about the dangers of spreadsheet misuse. Maybe you’ve even given… Continue reading »
Nov
06
Top 7 mobile app mistakes to avoid
What do television, personal computers, the radio, electricity, and the internet have in common? A couple of things actually: First, each one represents a major technology shift. Second, each one was adopted at a slower pace than smartphones have been adopted in the U.S. That’s right. According to these statistics, smartphone adoption is faster than… Continue reading »
Oct
30
5 most common IT money-wasters
Tell me, is your IT department wasting your company’s money? That’s a tricky question to answer. Nobody wants to waste money, yet despite best efforts to the contrary, many IT departments unwittingly waste money every day. How so? While I couldn’t possibly cover every way in one blog post, I’ve put together a list of… Continue reading »
Oct
22
How mobile will revolutionize inventory tracking
Mobile is about to change inventory tracking as you know it. Before I show you how, let’s take a quick look at current inventory tracking methods. Right now, inventory is typically tracked in one of two ways: 1. Manually: This involves employees manually logging inventory on paper, and then entering that information into their system.… Continue reading »
Oct
08
Can IT really drive revenue?
How does the business view your IT department? Do they see it as an added expense? Do they see it as a cost-center? If so, you’re not alone: This is a common problem faced by IT departments around the world. The question is…how can you change this perception? How can you change from a “cost-center”… Continue reading »
Sep
18
The huge trend that no one is talking about
The cloud may get all of the press these days, but are companies actually doing anything about it? Probably not as much as the press would have you believe. I recently spoke with an IT professional at a large company about that very subject. When asked if his company had any plans for the cloud,… Continue reading »
Sep
10
Don’t let weak passwords harm your company
We’ve seen some major security breaches in the last few months, with hackers gaining access to user information at Yahoo, Linkedin, Dropbox, and others. Do you know what I’ve learned from all of these breaches? People are really bad at making passwords. How bad? Some of the more popular passwords are “123456”, “password”, and “111111”.… Continue reading »
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Joe Stangarone is a 30+ year veteran of the IT industry and president of mrc—the software company behind the award winning development platform, m-Power. Joe shares his leadership and technology insights through the Cup of Joe Blog, focusing primarily on ways businesses can save time, money, and increase productivity using technology.
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