For many years, corporate America resisted the call from activists to be more environmentally conscious. They said it would be too expensive. Besides, they felt, the planet’s doing just fine. But time and facts changed the attitudes of executives. They realized that fighting off sustainability was a losing battle. In fact, they recognized that embracing environmental causes could only benefit their organizations: One hand they could improve the health of the planet, and on the…  MORE

Agnostic Networks will never be mistaken for an economic think tank. We’re experts in technology, not dollars and cents. That said, the state of the economy is critical to how we advise our clients about which technology to deploy. And for the retail sector in particular, 2023 will be shaped by the current, unpredictable economic outlook. Retailers are recovering from the pandemic-induced shake-up that changed how they sell – and how customers shop. Inflation continues…  MORE

The pandemic ignited the remote work revolution, providing office employees with new levels of flexibility in their schedules. But with that flexibility came scrutiny from management: How much are they really working? Thus the growing trend of companies implementing software than monitors keystrokes and mouse movement to track worker productivity. Typically those being monitored sit in marketing, finance, sales, operations, and other key departments. Interestingly, the folks responsible for installing and maintaining the monitoring systems…  MORE

When you work in the telecommunications and technology industry for over two decades (like we have), you can forget that what you do impacts essentially every part of society. For example, we’re responsible for a large amount of energy use and carbon emissions. But with that awareness, we can take action when it comes to sustainability and the increasing drive for a net zero future. Indeed, the telecommunications industry is critical for promoting a sustainable…  MORE

The COVID 19 pandemic changed society in ways we couldn’t have expected. We have new hobbies, we spend more time with our families, we order take-out more often, and millions of us now work from home. “The Great Resignation” also caught us off-guard. That’s when thousands and thousands of people walked away from their jobs, leaving employers scrambling to find replacements – and often failing at the task. Now retail, hospitality, and transportation companies –…  MORE

Not so long ago, environmental legislation and pressure from activists forced the business community to be more sustainable in their operations. But companies no longer have to be pushed to do the right thing. Whether it’s due to genuine environmental concerns or simply to create positive public perception, enterprises are now proactively contributing to making a cleaner planet for everyone. Much of these efforts come from the IT department, who are part of the organization’s…  MORE

It’s no secret that today’s CIOs have to bring a wider array of expertise to the table than they did in the past. No longer can their days be merely focused on networks, databases, software upgrades, connectivity and troubleshooting. In 2022, the CIO must have a business perspective for everything they do. They have to be business leaders. While the goal is clear, the path to get there isn’t so obvious. How do tech executives…  MORE

Anyone who’s purchased enterprise software understands the potential rewards and risks involved in the decision. On one hand you’re hoping your choice delivers what’s been promised: More efficiency, higher productivity, increased cost savings. One the other hand, in the back of your mind, no matter how confident you may feel in the choice, you wonder if it might end up to be a complete financial and business disaster. We never like to bring up the…  MORE