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Technical Training Certifications... Are They Relevant or Just Chatter?

The study found that seventy-four percent (74%) of employees felt they were asked to do things on the job for which they were not properly trained.

"Yeah, yeah, yeah, so you say you've got advanced service training certification(s)—so what. If those certifications were worth their salt, everyone would be pursuing achievement, touting the distinction, and donning the emblems."—Naysayers International

As it stands, many service providers don’t seem interested (or perhaps capable) unless such certifications are required or mandatory by the suppliers and manufacturers they represent. Mandatory certifications may ensure compliance but not necessarily commitment to learning—which is the point.

Topics: Office Equipment Partnering Technology Support Creating Raving Fans

Managed IT Services: Your In-house IT Department

That is why there are companies that offer IT solutions that act as your in-house IT department.

There are so many things that can help a business! And as a business owner or manager you probably keep up with all of the ways that you can help your company’s productivity and sales.

Topics: Managed Network Services Technology Support IT Consulting Managed IT Services