Tom McDonald

President of NSI, Tom has been helping small and medium businesses succeed in Connecticut for over 25 years.

Recent Posts

Are Macs Free From Cyber Risks?

By Tom McDonald | Jun 13, 2022 8:12:28 AM

We see so many clients who don’t realize they need more robust cybersecurity because Macs are notoriously secure.

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FAQS About Co-Managed IT

By Tom McDonald | Apr 26, 2022 12:35:17 PM

Sometimes, even the most competent IT staff needs a little help. There aren’t always enough hours in the day to get everything done. Plus, your IT support and security shouldn’t have to stop when everyone goes home at the end of the day. What if your company decides to implement a new tech project? Who’s going to handle the day-to-day tasks while they’re busy on the new project? Moreover, would the new tech project benefit from expert input? 

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IT Consulting Connecticut: A Checklist to Selecting the Best Provider

By Tom McDonald | Apr 24, 2022 5:14:38 PM

 

Choosing an IT provider is more than finding someone to help resolve network issues here and there. It’s a partnership that, if it’s the right fit, can propel your business to success in all areas. Now and in the future.

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The Value of Data: How to Translate Data Into Valuable Insights

By Tom McDonald | Mar 22, 2022 1:28:59 PM

 

While 74% of businesses say they want to be data-driven, only 29% connect their analytics to action. Collecting data is one thing, but using it to create actionable insights is the only way to move forward with data-driven plans.

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Reasons Your IT Provider Should Include a vCIO

By Tom McDonald | Mar 22, 2022 1:12:52 PM

Commonly, the role ensuring IT and business alignment is a CIO. But for many SMBs, filling such a role is not feasible. That’s where a vCIO comes in. A Virtual Chief Information Officer, vCIO, has the important role of understanding how businesses can leverage IT and technologies and offer strategic IT guidance, planning, analysis, and management.

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Standard IT vs. Strategic IT

By Tom McDonald | Feb 17, 2022 2:24:54 PM

 

Most of us know the story of Apollo 13, the ill-fated mission in 1970 by NASA to land astronauts on the moon. In brief, what could go wrong did go wrong, resulting in the crew in space and the engineers on the ground performing miracles to get everyone safely back to earth. It can sometimes feel similar in a business IT department, i.e., dealing with problem after problem just to keep the show on the road.

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Expert Advice When Automating Processes with Tech

By Tom McDonald | Feb 17, 2022 2:13:23 PM

 

Automating processes is an excellent way to save employee time on repetitive or multi-step tasks and free up employees for higher-value work. It can also be a stepping stone to your company’s digital transformation.

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Is Your Company Allowing a Culture of Innovation? Find Out Here

By Tom McDonald | Feb 14, 2022 7:59:48 PM

Along with helping teams and the company overcome hard times, an innovation culture can also be a powerful tool to retain the top-tier employees, since they will feel they share in shaping the future of the organization. But, how do you know whether your company is allowing this type of culture? And, how can you help your team continue to cultivate innovation in your small or medium business throughout the years?

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Case Study: How NSI Allowed Access Rehab Clinics To Grow

By Tom McDonald | Jan 19, 2022 11:26:36 AM

 

Access Rehab Centers is the largest provider of therapy services in Western-Central Connecticut, offering a full spectrum of rehabilitation services under one roof ⁠— including occupational, speech, and aquatic therapy. 

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7 Signs You Should Switch IT Providers ASAP

By Tom McDonald | Jan 19, 2022 10:14:10 AM

 

The main benefit of trusting a managed services provider, or an MSP, is to lower your overall technology costs. However, when you are unable to justify the monthly spend for your MSP, you must act quickly to avoid sinking more costs in a relationship that may not be worth it. 

Take a look at the following seven signs you should switch IT providers as soon as possible.

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