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Databranch Monthly Tech Talk


IT Solutions for the Workplace

October | 2024

What's Inside?


1 - Monthly Update from Mike

2 - Databranch Office Closed for Thanksgiving

3 - Tech Planning and Budgeting: A Winning Combination for Ambitious Businesses

4 - The Building Blocks

of a Strategic Technology Plan

5 - 5 Tech Budget Tips You Can't Overlook

6 - Strategic Tech Budgeting: An Essential Guide

Did you know?



Did you know that a robot named Sophia was granted citizenship in Saudi Arabia

in 2017?

Databranch Closed for Thanksgiving

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The Databranch team would like to wish you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving!


We hope you enjoy good food and the love of family as we begin the holiday season.


With gratitude at this time of year, we want to thank you all for your business and partnering with Databranch for your technology needs.


In observance of Thanksgiving, our Databranch office will be closed Thursday, November 28th and Friday, November 29th.


All network monitoring services will continue as usual, but support will not be available on Thursday and Friday.


We will be open for normal business hours on Monday, December 2nd.


We wish you well and hope you have a safe and happy holiday!


If you have questions about support, please call us at 716-373-4467 option 4 or email: support@databranch.com.


Monthly Update from Mike


For many people, such as myself, the holiday season ignites the journey of preparing for a new year.


Making resolutions and trying to improve yourself triggers the desire to leave bad habits behind and begin anew again.


However, this feeling isn’t just for individuals. Business owners often look to the new year with optimism, hoping to increase sales and growth.


This can absolutely happen, but it takes planning upfront.


Technology has the ability to greatly impact business success, so it's a necessary factor in your equation.


If you go into 2025 with nothing but a good attitude, you can quickly get swallowed by the day-to-day tasks.


The days you spend planning a technology budget for the new year is time well spent.


Dreaming about a more productive year is just the first part. The second is planning, and the third is the execution of the plan.


That's why Databranch has created the wide variety of technology budgeting resources below.


We want your team to succeed. Not only in outlining your technology goals for 2025, but in accomplishing them as well.



Need professional help to bring your business dreams into reality?


Reply to this email or give us a call at 716-373-4467 option 6 to schedule a technology optimization chat so we can plan your businesses future together.


Regards,

Mike Wilson

President - Databranch


What's New on the Blog

Tech Planning and Budgeting: A Winning Combination for Ambitious Businesses


A solid tech plan acts as your strategic roadmap. Think of it as a GPS guiding your IT investments towards your business goals.


It ensures you reach your destination without any unexpected detours. You can additionally make your journey smoother by embracing tech budgeting best practices. 

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The Building Blocks

of a Strategic Technology Plan


A well-crafted tech strategy can lead you to success.


But putting one together starts with understanding what is working, what isn't and where opportunities are. Aligning your tech goals with your business vision is equally important.


Check out our blog to discover the next steps.

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New Cybersecurity Resources

5 Tech Budget Tips You Can't Overlook

Wondering how to:

 

  • Plan ahead
  • Prioritize your needs
  • Take employee feedback
  • Build a tech roadmap
  • Get cyber insurance


Download our infographic to find out!

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Strategic Tech Budgeting: An

Essential Guide

If you want your tech to help you reach your business goals, you must have a strategic technology plan in place.


Your tech budget can't be an afterthought. Rather, it needs to be a well-rounded strategy that brings good returns on your investment.


Be realistic in your approach and budget for expenses such as the cost of regular maintenance, system replacement costs, license and warranty fees and even unforeseen system failures.

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Email us at info@databranch.com if you think you know the answer!

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