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It’s been a dark year for U.S. airline travelers, with Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, American Airlines and United Continental all experiencing significant business disruptions due to computer system failures.
In each case, a technology failure led to thousands of flight delays and trip cancellations, costing these companies millions in extra costs, drops in share prices and brand damage.
Could your business be poised for a similar disaster? [Read more…]
Technology can offer the middle-market company some distinct competitive advantages. Particularly if growth has stalled or profits are down, technology can help business owners see how systems are really working, or not. After all, processes and procedures that worked when you were a $10 million company probably need to change as you grow into a $50 million or $250 million outfit.
By drilling down to the facts, executives can lead process improvement, eliminate waste or capture efficiency. Thoughtful re-engineering through technology can help your teams do more with less or work smarter. So how do you do that? [Read more…]
In recent months, the media has been bombarding us with stories related to hackers and cyber security. With large corporations like Sony having been the victims of hacker attacks, and MasterCard having been shut down by denial of service attacks, it can leave the small- to medium-size business owner feeling a little overwhelmed.
Still, one basic security measure many overlook is a simple focus on their individual and company password policies.
We kick off today’s PBO link roundup with — shockingly — positive news from the mainstream media! The Wall Street Journal outlines why now is a great time to seek funding for your business due to a special tax break that closes at year’s end.
Also included in the roundup: important tips for business owners’ whose employees work outside; the inside story of Martha Stewart’s deleterious return to her company; why social media isn’t doing what we all thought it would; and, how the Chinese continue to hijack not just the products of others, but even entire stores.
As businesses deal with the ups and downs of a struggling economy they are constantly faced with the challenge of cutting costs.
Traditionally, information technology has created a significant set of line items in the operating budgets of small and medium sized businesses. These technologies range from printing and copying machines to business-critical applications.
In this article, I am going to examine 5 areas of technology where rich functionality has met commodity pricing, thus offering companies unique opportunities to save and improve simultaneously. [Read more…]