January 2011 – Page 4

The Launch Pad’s ZenTechnology Reality Checklist | Part 4: What is your data backup strategy, and when was it last put to the test?

Posted on January 11, 2011 by

When was the last time your IT manager took your backup media off site and tired restoring it on totally independent hardware in order to recover your system in the event of a loss or disaster? While it’s okay for IT staff to restore a file now and then from your local tape drive, it

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The Launch Pad’s ZenTechnology Reality Checklist | Part 3: Do you have a 5-year IT plan that supports corporate growth goals?

Posted on January 7, 2011 by

It’s important that your IT systems are working for your business today. But it’s doubly important to know how well this same system will work for your business five years from now. Will that new technology you invested in last week still be relevant? How do you know when to pull the plug on existing

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The Launch Pad Releases First Quarter Technology Grant Review for Nonprofits

Posted on January 6, 2011 by

The Launch Pad’s Technology Team has been serving the needs of nonprofit and community service organizations since 1992. To assist nonprofit organizations in learning about technology grants and funding opportunities, The Launch Pad offers a Quarterly Technology Grant Review. The Review is a summary of local, state, and national foundations and grants programs with mandates

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The Launch Pad’s ZenTechnology Reality Checklist | Part 2: Are your IT salaries in line with industry standards?

Posted on January 5, 2011 by

It is essential to pinpoint the overall value of each IT staff member to your business, and set realistic salaries based upon a thorough understanding of the current market value of the work they perform. You may be putting your business at risk if you do not know how to set competitive salaries for your

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Does Your Business Need A ZenTechnology Reality Checklist for the New Year?

Posted on January 3, 2011 by

Is your businesses technology effectively supporting its needs? In order to help determine where your IT systems are working and where changes need to be made for the new year, we will be outlining a 10-Point Technology Reality Check. This RevITup™ TechEd Series will break down each component of the checklist and wrap up with

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