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How Oklahoma CPAs
Manage Older Technology

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There are ways to keep
older technologies in service
for a while longerRon Vaughn
Solutions Specialist

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without compromising
data security and conflicting
with financial industry
regulationsRon Vaughn
Solutions Specialist

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Move to the Cloud
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Solutions Specialist

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Cloud computing enables
CPAs to hold off on
upgrading for a while longer
because it is Internet-basedRon Vaughn
Solutions Specialist

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CPAs in particular have been
embracing it because of its
flexibility,Ron Vaughn
Solutions Specialist

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solid disaster recovery
options, easier access
to important documents,Ron Vaughn
Solutions Specialist

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and the fact that it eliminates
the need to regularly perform
expensive hardware
upgradesRon Vaughn
Solutions Specialist

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Upgrading Existing Systems
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Solutions Specialist

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Replacing the hard drive
and RAM as necessary
can be less expensive
than investing in a whole
new system
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Solutions Specialist

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• Faster transitioning
between programs,
which helps CPAs work
more efficientlyRon Vaughn
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• Additional storage
(for upgraded hard drives)
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• Improved system speed
and efficiency
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• Less prone to failure
(for SSD drives)
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Updating Existing Programs
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Solutions Specialist

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Software vendors regularly
release service packs
or patches that address
security vulnerabilities
in existing products,
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contain bug fixes,
and enhance the features
and scope of the softwareRon Vaughn
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These updates are installed
over the current version and
don’t require the product
itself to be reinstalledRon Vaughn
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Bottom Line
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Solutions Specialist

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Cloud computing, hardware
upgrades, and software
updates make it possible
to provide timely and
accurate information
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Solutions Specialist

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without requiring an
entirely new system
every few monthsRon Vaughn
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Does your CPA firm make
its existing technology last
as long as possible?Ron Vaughn
Solutions Specialist

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If so, what steps do they take
to remain current and
compliant with regulations?Ron Vaughn
Solutions Specialist

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Let us know your thoughts
in the Comments box below
Ron Vaughn
Solutions Specialist

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