89% of IT decision-makers report successful digital innovation investments, which improve market standing and financial performance. Growing companies are recognizing the necessity of IT strategies, with 67% agreeing that mobile solutions enhance collaboration. In 2017, 61% of small businesses experienced cyberattacks, emphasizing the critical need for robust IT planning and support.

1. “I don’t have time and I’m
fine with the status quo.”
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89%of IT decision-makers
feel their digital innovation
investments have been
“moderately or very successful”
by improving their standing
in the market and/or financial
performance.
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Repair costs of old computers may exceed
the purchase price of new computers.
Virtualization is a value-added option for growing companies
because it helps them stay on budget and eliminates the
need for costly hardware.
“I can use my aging
computers for another year.“
“My company is too small for a
virtualized environment.”
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“Mobility solutions give my employees
a reason not to come to the office.”
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67%of growing companies strongly
agree that mobile solutions improve their
ability to work and collaborate.
84%of IT decision-makers say their
organizations have linked solutions, tools
and devices that enable the ability to work
anywhere and from any device.
TOP 10 MISCONCEPTIONS
About Business IT Needs
Growing businesses are the powerhouses that fuel the
strength of the North American economy. While many
companies have in-house staff, IT decisions are often made
by senior managers or owners who have little experience in
this vitally important area.
It’s easy to be overwhelmed by all the information
available. Explore the real facts behind the most common
misconceptions — and turn this knowledge into a
competitive advantage.
A well developed and executed IT plan ensures smart
technology implementation, improves customer satisfaction
and meets your company’s long-term strategic needs.
61%of small businesses
suffered some kind of
cyberattack in 2017. Also, 43%
of cyberattacks specifically target
growing businesses.
On the contrary, 89% of
companies expect their
IT budgets to grow or
stay steady in 2019.
Nearly 2/3of growing
businesses said that
technology is important
to achieving their
business objectives.
“I don’t need an IT strategy.”
“I don’t have to worry about
IT security.”
“I don’t need more IT.”
“I don’t need the latest technology.”
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“I can’t afford
IT expertise.”
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You can’t afford not to have it.
If you don’t have an in-house
dedicated IT department a
reliable partner can provide
valuable IT assistance.
More than 90% of companies
that experience seven days of
data center downtime go out
of business within a year.
“I can wait to implement a
backup/recovery plan.”
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