Macro Systems Blog

The term “smart technology” is far from new. and there are now millions of products that are now “connected”. They include smart forks, smart tortilla makers, and most inexplicably, a smart egg tracker; and, that’s only in the kitchen. For most, the smart tech that they are considering is that of Internet-connected devices that have some day-to-day practical utility. Let's look at some sectors of the smart technology industry that are making good progress as we speed toward a ubiquitously-connected future.

Spring seems to be the natural time to re-energize and stimulate your environment; why shouldn’t your organization also be included? Not only does it help your operations, a clean environment also offers many advantages for your employees.

Technology helps organizations of all kinds keep their operations running effectively, but depending on the way that it’s managed, it could have harmful effects on your business. For example: if you have all kinds of solutions hosted on specific servers or workstations, you’re preventing them from being accessed by devices that aren’t connected to that specific network. Wouldn’t it be better if everything was centralized so that all of it could be accessed at a moment's notice?

Data has always been imperative, but more modern trends have placed emphasis on utilizing it to make important, educated decisions on the future of your business. Let's take a concentrated look at the data revolution and how your data has become a commodity.

Is anything more imperative to the success of your organization than strong communication? If you’re not prepared to communicate, it becomes hard to collaborate and make strides on critical projects. Fortunately, like many topics in business, technology permits for more effective communication and collaboration than ever before.

Technology has altered the way that many different industries approach operations, with academia being no exception. Depending on the type of student, though, the use of technology differs and varies significantly. Let's examine how those in education take advantage of technology that's far more advanced than it was a few decades ago.

We frequently discuss how the Internet of Things can create security issues in businesses if not properly handled. While there are some very real threats that can be a result of utilizing the IoT in the workplace, there is no denying that it can also offer some very real advantages there as well.

Whatever the size of your business is, one thing is universally true: you require IT support in at least some capacity. As more technology is added to networks of all sizes and complexities, the need to manage this technology increases. Fortunately, you don’t have to go at it alone; you have third-party outsourcing at your disposal, which can save you both time and cash..

Do you realize how the countless devices entering the workplace will influence your business’s infrastructure and security? It’s imperative to remain aware about how the Internet of Things and connected devices will affect your business in the near future. According to HAX Hardware Trends, 2018 will see a string of changes in how we approach the Internet of Things, as well as how businesses govern it for their networks.

How much value does your business gain from its technological assets? This may seem like a simple question, but it doesn’t have a simple answer. You can implement the greatest and most current solutions, but you don’t necessarily gain value from them, or as much as similar organizations in your field. With businesses looking to cut costs and secure a profitable future, how can you make sure that IT is providing value to your business?