The ROI Series, PART 1: ROI Basics

The ROI Series: Calculating the ROI of a Technology Investment—Part 1: Cost savings are always important to small businessesbut that doesn’t mean you should skimp on technology. New technology may be necessary for the survival and growth of your business, and may not be as expensive as you think when you consider its return on investment (ROI). In this four-part series, we’ll explain what ROI is, help you understand the types of ROI, and provide guidelines for predicting and measuring the ROI of a technology investment.

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Managed Services Happy Hour

Come visit Applied Tech (Madison) to learn what Managed Services is all about in a relaxed environment. Brief presentation will be offered along with drinks and discussion.

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Your $100 Router/Firewall Might Not be the Good Deal You Think

While it is the concern of every business to be as cost-effective as possible, it is not a good idea to skimp on your investment in a proper and solid security system for your business data and information. For instance, cost-cutting on your router/firewall might seem like a good idea at the start, but in the long term, it’s a risk you cannot afford to take.

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Display all available action options in the Windows Control Panel

Windows-Control-PanelIn Windows 7, when you access the control panel window from the Start Menu, by default you open the window using the Category view, and what you see is a shortened list of possible actions you can do from the Control Panel screen.

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School’s in session! Get the school supply that will help your child succeed this year!


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