How to find the best deals to switch to better tech in 2010 – Séamus Byrne gives you the keys to choosing the right time to upgrade, and how to find the best deals for your business. If you want your business to grow well, you'll need to regularly upgrade infrastructure, such as computers and phone systems, to take advantage of new technologies and to replace worn-out or obsolete hardware. You're not alone if you're concerned that any infrastructure upgrade could be a costly, complex process, but delay without good … more »

The prospect of a hardware upgrade is an appealing one now that the GFC is behind us and economies are steadily recovering. Before you make the decision, however, it's important to consider the overall impact of an upgrade on your business, and how you might be able to manage the switch cost-effectively. Finding your ideal upgrade solution A 2008 Gartner report titled To Upgrade or Not to Upgrade: That is the Question recommends any upgrade or replacement decision be examined from four viewpoints: 1. Business value: Ensure the upgrade provides … more »