LITTLE RUBBER FEET

In an ideal world, every IT department has three types of people: Strategists, who understand the big picture and business needs; Project managers, who drive the delivery of new systems; and Helpdesk, who look after users and keep the engine room running.

All too often, the strategists and project managers are missing, leaving technical people in sole charge. This can lead to a fire-fighting approach to IT - where new projects and proper plans are relegated to the back burner.

A Little Rubber Feet, Virtual IT Director will help fill these gaps and at a fraction of the cost of full time IT staff.

Fewer than 50% of small and medium size enterprises have a business plan. Still fewer have an IT plan.

This leads to an ad-hoc, fire-fighting approach to IT.

Most computers systems are acquired on a piecemeal basis over time.

This leads to a multitude of different software versions and different computer models, which in turn leads to support nightmares.

Well planned systems grow with you and are resilient.

Most software is purchased on the basis of a simple demonstration but this is not sufficient in our view to make sure you get what you need to run your business.

Buying software is like a marriage - you need a few dates together before you decide to get hitched.

Remote working is a bit like tights, one size doesn't usually fit all. It is very easy to buy mobile solutions that are not tailored to your needs but beware, there is more to remote working than turning on Outlook Web Access and buying a Blackberry server.