Amoeba Networks Blog

Apr 30, 2021

Starting a new business can be a daunting task, whether you’re a sole-proprietor or a VC-backed startup. If a new business owner asked me for my very best piece of advice it would be: Don’t try to do everything yourself. Unfortunately, younger me would not have heeded my advice. I suspect most business owners and operators come to this conclusion eventually, whether they are sole entrepreneurs or venture capital budgeteers. It’s important to let the experts shine.

Apr 16, 2021

Switching IT providers is a decision that you may have delayed for a long time. The complexity around the IT infrastructure must have made you believe the task is daunting and can adversely disrupt the workflow of your business. But if your current IT provider is not meeting your requirements or is giving you headaches instead of alleviating them, sooner or later you should switch!

Apr 13, 2021

Remote working is nothing new. However, since the coronavirus started its popularity skyrocketed as it became a necessity instead of a commodity. Written by the founders of the Remote Leadership Institute, The Long-Distance Teammate is the most authoritative single resource for helping remote workers get work done effectively, build relationships that are both productive and satisfying, and maintain a career trajectory when they are not in constant close contact with their leader, co-workers, or the organization in general.

Mar 19, 2021

Your company has decided to partner with a local MSP based in the New York Metro or Puget Sound area in order to handle its growing needs in the IT department. That’s great news! But, how do you choose the right Managed Services Provider?

Mar 04, 2021

How valuable is big data? What endless possibilities does big data have? Seve Lohr does an exceptional job at diving deep into big data and its applications in his book, Data-ism. It illustrates how it can help businesses big and small improve operations while also exploring its limitations. We get several real-world applications, and more importantly, where humans fall into the whole equation.

Feb 26, 2021

We are often asked, “Isn’t an IT Managed Service Provider more expensive than hiring an IT Manager?” And the immediate calculation is to compare the potential manager’s salary to the annual invoices of the MSP. A better question is about return on investment: which approach wins over the other? The true return is not always obvious and therefore we dive into a few hidden but real aspects that have a direct relation to dollars in both scenarios.