Last month, the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation announced its annual “Luddite Awards,” dedicated to the entities that actively oppose innovation in technology. Similar to a Darwin Award, this is something you do not want to win. What is a Luddite? According to Merriam-Webster, the traditional definition of a Luddite is “one of a group … Read more

We’ve moved from a society where companies are asking “Is the cloud right for us?” to an era where companies are asking “How can we get the most from our cloud applications and choose the right solution?” With a recent IDC report estimating that by 2018, the public cloud will consist of more than 50 percent of software, service, and storage spending, it is time to understand your company’s move to the cloud. Unfortunately, many companies also find complexities in moving to the cloud, which is somewhat inhibiting to cloud adoption in some industries. What can you do to be proactive in your move to the cloud? In overcoming these challenges, what can you do to make the most of your company’s cloud choices?

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Smart loud Accounting for ChurchesAs a finance manager or administrator, you may have heard a lot of news about organizations are saving money by moving to the cloud. You may have even heard from us how beneficial cloud computing can be for your business. Moving to the cloud can save time, money, and headaches. However, we want to help you make a successful move to cloud computing that will allow you to justify this move and the related return on investment.

As a manager, you may have heard of the S.M.A.R.T. acronym, standing for Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time-Bound. Made popular by George T. Doran, you should expect those goals from both your management team and your cloud provider.

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