Amidst the turbulence of recent years, patients have observed how healthcare, a former laggard in providing fast, convenient, digitally enabled experiences, was quick to innovate. And now they’re not easing up — holding providers accountable to maintain that innovation momentum.
In January 1981, the first legally binding international treaty dealing with privacy and data protection was signed. Since then, the extent of the world’s digital interconnectivity has grown exponentially, with individuals and organizations accessing data from almost everywhere in the world.
“The clock is ticking” might seem like an obnoxious blog post title when we’re talking about a migration deadline just under two years away (like we all need another vaguely anxiety-provoking reminder in our day). But while not as big a deal as moving from Windows 7 to Windows 10, planning for the migration well ahead is beneficial. Not because Windows 11 is a massive departure from Windows 10 feature-wise but because many companies will need significant hardware upgrades.
Just as orchestra musicians without a conductor will struggle with the coordination and expression of a complex piece of music — siloed sourcing, where individual departments or business units procure their own technology, misses the opportunity for an efficient, harmonious procurement strategy.
Digital Transformation helps companies enhance their operations, improve customer experiences, and stay ahead of the competition. In 2024, it will continue to be a significant factor in the success of enterprise organizations. Companies choosing to strategize with a bold digital transformation path that embraces emerging technologies will be the ones to thrive in the coming years.
At first blush, a company looking to update their network hardware or refresh a fleet of laptops might just task their procurement team (if they have one) with pricing out the best deals, perhaps having them go directly to the original equipment manufacturer (OEM).
Remember the last time you called your electric company, filed an insurance claim, or bought something online? Maybe you took a trip with a new airline or went to a different restaurant.
Off the top of your head, which corporations do you consider disruptors? Uber, Tesla, Domino’s Pizza, and Netflix? These are just some of the biggest, and it’s no coincidence that each of these market giants counts digital transformation as a prime factor in their dominance.
Your IT infrastructure has never been more critical to your company’s success. Combining the right hardware, software, people, and processes for an infrastructure that enables communication, creates efficiencies, protects data, and optimizes the user experience is a tall order, often falling to an already overburdened IT department.
As managed service providers (MSPs), we know how hospitals and healthcare providers can save money and improve service by outsourcing specific IT functions.
