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12/18/2024

DO YOURSELF A FAVOR AND REVIEW YOUR TECHNOLOGY CONTRACTS SOON!
In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, technology has become the backbone of businesses, organizations, and even personal projects. Whether it's cloud storage, software subscriptions, or hardware maintenance agreements, technology contracts are a crucial part of daily operations. However, they often go unnoticed once signed, leading to potential risks and missed opportunities. Taking the time to review your technology contracts can save you money, prevent legal issues, and ensure your needs are being met. Here’s why you should prioritize this task and what to look for.

Why Reviewing Technology Contracts Matters
Identify Hidden Costs:
Ensure Compliance:
Evaluate Service Levels:
Plan for Renewal or Termination:
Adapt to Changing Needs:
Spot Security Risks:

What to Look for When Reviewing Contracts
Termination Clauses:
Pricing and Payment Terms:
Service Level Agreements (SLAs):
Data Ownership and Privacy:
Liability and Indemnity:
Renewal Terms:
Scalability and Flexibility:

Tips for an Effective Contract Review
Set a Regular Schedule: Make contract reviews a recurring task, at least once a year or before major renewals.
Collaborate with Stakeholders: Involve legal, financial, and IT teams in the review process to get a comprehensive understanding of the implications.
Use Contract Management Tools: Leverage software to track contract deadlines, terms, and obligations.
Negotiate Proactively: Don’t wait for a problem to arise. Reach out to providers early to renegotiate terms that better suit your needs. In many cases, you can renegotiate in advance of the contract end date!

The Bottom Line
Your technology contracts are more than just legal documents—they’re strategic tools that can significantly impact your budget, operations, and security. Taking the time to review them ensures that you’re not only compliant and cost-efficient but also prepared for future needs. So, do yourself a favor: carve out time in your schedule and review your technology contracts soon. Your wallet and peace of mind will thank you.

Want to delegate this task? Here at SMS Telecom we can be retained to keep all contracts up to date, at the best prices and with the best terms, for your business. Reach out if you would like our help. [email protected] Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!

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12/17/2024

In 2008, I expanded my business to include Digital Marketing bringing my experience of technology and marketing together to help business professionals, small business owners as well as volunteered to assist many non-profits to improve their online presence and reach on social media. Here is one testimonial from the Director of the EIPA, who I continue to work with today.
"Suzanne, owner of SMS Social Media Strategies, has been a tremendous asset to me personally with technical assistance and to the EIPA (Eatontown Industrial Park Association). For over 4 years she has helped me organize events and promote them on social media. As an added benefit, she created the EIPA LinkedIn & Facebook “Groups” for our members and guests. She manages them each month, adding folks, monitoring posts, adding the EIPA events, etc. When the EIPA schedules an event she makes sure to promote it across both LinkedIn and Facebook reaching thousands of people. I value her input, her expertise with digital marketing and would recommend her services to all business professionals & owners. Anna Mayer, The Donato Group & Executive Director of EIPA."

11/05/2024

Limited IT Staff?

It is not unusual for an IT department to be understaffed or overloaded with day-to-day responsibilities. Is this your situation? Not enough hours in the day? More and more, vendors are coming up with solutions to help companies with growth and capacity issues.

10/31/2024

Brewing up some Tricks or treats for Halloween? More of both during November from SMS on reducing cost tricks and plenty of yummy treats to go with them! Watch for the posts all month!

10/30/2024

With one month left in this hurricane season, I thought it might be good to share this article on Tips provided by Information Week.

Natural disasters can have devastating effects on IT infrastructure. How can you plan for these events and ensure that your IT remains operational when they occur?

10/22/2024

My latest article on helping you with hospitality solutions:

Having been involved in helping resorts, developers and hotels for over 20 years, I have seen the struggle many have had in handling their IT operations. I have always looked for and secured the best vendor and solutions for my clients over the past 3 decades and continue to bring them best solution

10/22/2024

Businesses have never faced so many challenges staying connected while adapting to technology changes. Dependable, secure, Internet access is at the heart of everything we do.

Networks are susceptible to many forms of outages including loss of power or flooding etc…. To help achieve 100% uptime, let SMS Telecom help you obtain the best network connects, WiFi back up and other alternatives to keep your operations going no matter what is happening!
Contact us at [email protected] or call Suzanne directly at 914-325-0093. Look forward to hearing from you!

10/03/2024

To my friends and business associates near & far: Wishing you good health, happiness, and peace at Rosh Hashanah and always!

10/02/2024

A great quote to keep you going on a Wednesday! · "Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice and most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do," Pele

Love what you do. Your heart needs to be in it to make a difference! Here at SMS Telecom, we love helping our clients reduce costs and getting the best technology solutions for their businesses.

Call now to connect with business.

09/26/2024

Some good advice in this article whether you are building your personal or business brand. Your presence and activity on Social Media matters.

This year, personal branding is at its peak in terms of importance. Personal branding has taken off now more than ever as entrepreneurs...

09/26/2024

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Contracts can certainly be something that keeps you up at night. Tossing and turning trying to make sure you covered all the possibilities, ins and outs and don't get you over-extended, in the process? Here are a few tips to get you started: Contract Commitments: Is it length of time? Is it # of lic

09/26/2024

"Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving. - Albert Einstein

09/24/2024

Insightful Tuesday thoughts: - “The way to achieve your own success is to be willing to help somebody else get it first,” Iyanla Vanzant

09/05/2024

Exactly!! - “Life is about making an impact, not making an income,” Kevin Kruse

09/03/2024

Some helpful information taken from a newsletter from LATER, the Social Media Management platform:

"When Is the Best Time to Post on LinkedIn in 2024?

Since LinkedIn is a professional network, it makes sense that the best time to post is on weekdays during standard working hours.

LinkedIn users typically scroll during the workday — so it’s worth putting your content out during the week, rather than on the weekends.

Later's social team has found that our LinkedIn sweet spots are around 8 AM and 1 PM EST.

That being said, the best time to post on LinkedIn isn’t a one-size fits all approach — every user has a unique audience with unique browsing behaviors."

08/26/2024

08/19/2024

Do contracts have your head spinning? SMS Telecom can dig thru the "legalize" and get you the best terms and conditions available.

Contracts can certainly be something that keeps you up at night. Tossing and turning trying to make sure you covered all the possibilities, ins and outs and don't get you over-extended, in the process? Here are a few tips to get you started: Contract Commitments: Is it length of time? Is it # of lic