How to make smart technology upgrades

Whether it’s laptops, network servers, mobile devices, security cameras or any of the myriad other tools and systems needed to successfully and efficiently run a business, technology evolves at a dizzying pace. That's particularly true for small companies that might not have a robust complement of IT pros who can stay on top of the constant changes and innovations.

As a result, it can be difficult to decide when and what to upgrade, how much to spend on new technology or whether your company needs to upgrade at all.

Steve Wilson, president of OnTask, a Tampa tech company that specializes in Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) document workflow automation, says one of the keys to smart tech upgrades is to “look for a system that can grow to multiple departments.”