While the private sector can more freely embark on an IT initiative, government IT is accountable to its citizens. As a consequence, it has little control over the budget, and it needs to be transparent in everything from purchasing decisions to data management. The situation hands government IT unique challenges in terms of budget, accountability, expertise, manpower, and timetables, among others.
Many companies are starting to look into a managed IT services model in order to handle their technology staff needs. Some are still on the fence and have questions about outsourcing their IT work versus internal IT hiring as a solution. Below are some of the more frequently asked questions that businesses have about using an outsourced IT staff.
According to the Techaisle 2015 SMB & Midmarket Cloud Adoption Study, over 40 percent of midmarket firms and nearly 1/3rd of small businesses are planning to outsource cloud migration services. 20 percent of midmarket firms are currently outsourcing mobile app development and another 31 percent are planning to outsource. In addition to cloud and mobility, midmarket firms are increasing their outsourcing for big data and analytics projects.
It is costlier to run a business in the northeastern United States than it is in the Southeast or remote areas of the country. Those costs are often balanced out due to what the Northeast has to offer. With proximity to major financial companies, cities with large populations, and the business epicenter of the world, the higher prices in the Northeast are often considered the cost of doing business. One business service that doesn’t have to carry the high price tag that you may think comes along with it is IT support in the city of Boston. If you know what services you need, and you choose the right partner, you could find yourself saving money with a managed IT services provider as opposed to hiring your own staff. Here is how.
Rutter is pleased to announce our newest partner - Zenprise! Zenprise specializes in managing employee-owned devices and provides the most innovative and secure mobile device management solution, backed by the very best customer service available. The majority of their attention pertains to making mobile apps “business-ready” and keeping content mobile & secure.
In today's socially dominated world, more and more companies are beginning to look towards social media as a way to connect, engage, and create value for their business. Here at Rutter, we have completely re-vamped our social media campaign and are continuously looking at ways we can take our social game to the next level!
We are proud to announce our Strategic Solutions Expo & Golf Outing at Turner Hill! Join strategic vendors, senior technology managers, and the Rutter team on October 2nd, 2012 for a fun and informative day spent on the links. Meet Rutter's customers and partners and hear their updates and offerings in a relaxed and comfortable setting. While Turner Hill may be considered one of the premiere courses in New England in terms of exclusivity and prestige, make sure to bring your 'A' game! This course packs quite the punch!
