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SaaS COGS: What To Consider In Your Cost Of Goods Sold

It can be challenging to translate complex engineering concepts to business leaders. If you frame things well, though, you can have more productive conversations that lead to greater alignment between engineering and the rest of the business. With that in mind, I’d like to share some of my recommendations for discussing cost with your leadership team — and hope it might help you have stronger cost conversations.

The Impact of Managed Services on Workflow Efficiency

Managed services are changing the way businesses deal with their operational requirements, from support in IT to managing networks fully. When companies assign necessary roles to managed services providers, they gain better work flow efficiency. This kind of change not just boosts daily productivity, but also strengthens a business's ability to adjust and expand effectively.

A Beginner's Guide to Membership Management Software

Managing a membership-based organization has become increasingly complex. Whether you're running a gym, a professional association, or a community club, keeping track of members, their subscriptions, and engagement levels can be a daunting task. This is where membership management software comes into play, offering a comprehensive solution to streamline operations and enhance member experiences. In this guide, we'll explore the ins and outs of membership management software, helping beginners understand its importance, features, and how to choose the right solution for their organization.

Data Breaches in Charlotte - Don't Let Your Business Be the Next Victim

In today's digital age, a cyberattack can strike anywhere, anytime. Unfortunately, Charlotte businesses are not immune. This article will shed light on the growing threat landscape in Charlotte. We'll explore real-world examples of how data breaches occur and equip you with essential steps to protect your business.
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Top tips: Can AI slash data center energy costs?

Top tips is a weekly column where we highlight what’s trending in the tech world today and list a few tips to explore these trends. This week, we’ll discuss how we can make data centers more energy efficient. Who knew that AI could cut energy costs? AI is everywhere, and rightfully so—with applications ranging from everyday life to IT, AI has embedded itself into our culture. Now, it can be an integral part of our data centers, too!

The Top 5 Security Logging Best Practices to Follow Now

Security logging is a critical part of modern cybersecurity, providing the foundation for detecting, analyzing, and responding to potential threats. As highlighted by OWASP, security logging and monitoring failures can lead to undetected security breaches. With the average cost of a data breach adding up to $4.45 million, most organizations can’t afford to miss a security incident.

Exploring Application Performance Monitoring - Importance and Open-Source Options

For any digital business today, keeping applications running smoothly and efficiently is a no-brainer. Application Performance Monitoring (APM) is an invaluable process in that regard, helping teams track the performance and health of their software applications. APM involves the use of tools and practices to detect, diagnose, and resolve performance issues in real-time, thereby ensuring optimal user experiences.

It's the Little Things That Matter Most to Your Business, Especially When It Comes to Choosing (and Being Happy with) Your Barcode Scanners

It's the little things in life that seem to have the greatest impact on our well-being and happiness. The same is true in business, especially when it comes to technology. For example, many retail, healthcare, and hospitality leaders have been telling me they would be so much happier if devices like barcode scanners were physically smaller and easier to install and manage.