The Real Cost and Risk of Clinging to Outdated Technology
(October 23, 2023) Are legacy systems and applications (outdated technology) dragging down your organization? If so, you’re not alone. According to a recent Dell study, 70 percent of the software used by Fortune 5000 companies is decades old. Many IT leaders take the position that “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” Needed upgrades are […]
Mainstream Technologies Hires Lacey Thacker
Lacey Thacker Joins Software Development Unit LLittle Rock, AR) – (Oct. 17, 2023) – Mainstream Technologies is pleased to announce the hiring of Lacey Thacker as Technical Writer. Her responsibilities will include creating user manuals for software clients and general documentation of processes, as well as internal projects such as reference guides and staff newsletters. […]
Beyond the Basics: Managed IT Services
(October 12, 2023) Smaller businesses increasingly seek managed IT service providers who offer consultative services and strategic guidance. Managed IT services arrangements provide small and midsized businesses (SMBs) with budget-friendly alternatives to keeping seasoned IT professionals on payroll. However, recent research finds that the relationship between SMBs and managed services providers (MSPs) is undergoing an […]
Why You Should Take Steps to Limit ‘Shadow IT’
(October 16, 2023) Nearly 100 years ago, legendary jazz pianist Fats Waller offered this advice in one of his more popular compositions: “Find out what they like, and how they like it, and let ‘em have it just that way.” The song’s message is surprisingly applicable to the technology needs of today’s workforce. When employees […]
Matt Stewart Accepted for Leadership Greater Little Rock Class XXXIX
(Little Rock, AR) – (Oct. 10, 2023) – Mainstream Technologies is proud to announce the acceptance of Matt Stewart into the Leadership Greater Little Rock (LGLR) Class XXXIX. Matt has been a software engineer for 13+ years of which four have been with Mainstream Technologies, Inc. Jeff Byers, Vice-President of Software Solutions at Mainstream added: […]
How to Develop a Value-Driven IT Budget
(October 9, 2023) In the not-too-distant past, technology was considered a luxury, often reserved for a select few business functions and senior executives. Today, technology has become critical to business operations. In a recent Techaisle study of midmarket executives, nearly all said that IT is a core component of business strategy discussions. The fact is, […]
What are the main benefits of IT services for non-profits?
Information Technology (IT) services can offer numerous benefits to non-profit organizations, helping them operate more efficiently, reach their goals, and better serve their missions. Here are some of the main benefits: Overall, IT services empower non-profit organizations to operate more efficiently, expand their reach, and achieve their missions by leveraging technology to their advantage. However, […]
Having Trouble Finding & Retaining Skilled IT Personnel?
Virtual CIO Services – An Economical Way to Get the Expertise of an Experienced CIO
(October 2, 2023) The pace of technology change continues to accelerate, providing opportunities for small to midsize enterprises (SMEs) to transform their operations, enter new markets, and create new business models. Business executives are responsible for developing the vision that will guide the organization’s efforts to take advantage of these new technologies. However, many SME […]
Make the Board of Directors Your Cybersecurity Ally
(September 25, 2023) Board members have traditionally had little involvement in the specifics of cybersecurity, leaving those matters to chief information security officers (CISOs). However, according to estimates by Statista Market Insights, cybercrime cost the global economy more than $7 trillion in 2022 and is expected to double by 2028. Nasdaq estimates that data privacy […]
