In email #1, we talked about why IT and Technology is important to your business especially when handling your data and your client’s information.
Today, we’re going to talk about the top 3 technologies of focus for your business in 2019.
#1. How Cloud technology helps businesses
Cloud computing is growing so quickly.
Gartner reports that cloud services spending is projected to grow 17% annually (upwards of $206 billion) in 2019, up from $175.8 billion in 2018. By 2022, 90% of organizations will be using some sort of cloud services. It enables a user to store and share data like applications, files, and more to remote locations. Here’s five ways that the cloud will benefit your business, no matter what industry you’re in.
Reduced cost: One of the most obvious advantages small businesses can get by shifting to the cloud is saving money. The cloud provides businesses both small and large with services at affordable and scalable prices. The cloud can expand the value of your office hardware, which means companies can achieve more with less. In some cases, you’ll see a significant decline in power consumption and rack space. For small businesses those can mean cost savings.
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Enhanced flexibility: The cloud gives you and your business so much flexibility and freedom because it allows you to access data and business-related files from any location and any device with an internet connection.
Secured data: Improved security of data is another asset of cloud computing.With traditional data storage systems, the data can be easily stolen or damaged. There can also be more chances for serious cyber-attacks like viruses, malware, and hacking. Human errors and power outages can also affect data security.
Effective Collaboration: Effective collaboration is possible through the cloud which helps small businesses to track and oversee workflow and progress for effective results. There are tons of cloud collaboration tools available in the market such as Google Drive, Salesforce, Basecamp, Hive, etc. These tools allow users to create, edit, save and share documents for workplace collaboration. A user can also constrain the access of these materials.
Scalability: One of the great aspects of cloud-based services is their scalability. Currently, a small business may require limited storage, mobility, and more. But in future, needs and requirements will increase significantly in parallel with the growth of the business. Scalability ensures all your requirements are served according to your budget plans.
#2. How Office365 helps businesses
As a product line, Microsoft Office dates back nearly three decades, with early versions essentially combining Word, Excel, and PowerPoint into a discounted bundle.
Office 365, which has been available since 2011, differs from that old-fashioned bundle in two respects: First, it’s licensed as a monthly or annual subscription rather than as a perpetual license. Second, it combines a suite of online services, including business-class email and cloud file storage, along with the traditional desktop apps.
Because it’s a subscription offering, desktop programs are updated automatically, and if your subscription is current, you get the latest versions.
You might be asking which services are in Office365. The exact mix of apps and services available with an Office 365 subscription depends on which edition you’ve chosen. The following four services are common to all business and enterprise plans: Exchange Online, OneDrive, SharePoint, and Skype for Business.
#3. Why Cybersecurity is important to your business
Cybersecurity has always been a challenge to businesses, it’s just a matter of how much of a challenge.
Cybersecurity concerns shouldn’t be a surprise to any business, what should be a surprise is how easily a company can fall victim to some sort of cyber-attack. A lot of factors clearly show us why cyber security is becoming important to combat in 2019 and beyond. Fighting fraudulent messages, phishing attempts, compromised networks, device security issues, and malware are all factors of your technology that need as much attention as possible. Things like new vulnerabilities, innovative technologies, concerns for the protection of data, cloud storage security, and the Internet of Things, all make your technology challenging to manage.
Couple these struggles with human error or a lack of training, and the struggles can amplify.
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At Logic Speak, our core values shape how we lead, how we work, and how we serve our clients. They’re not words on a wall, they’re filters for decisions and expectations for how we show up every day.
But here’s something we’ve learned the hard way: even good values have a shadow side.
Values, when taken too far or applied without self‑awareness, can create unintended consequences. What starts as a strength can quietly become a blind spot. And if we’re not careful, the very things we pride ourselves on can work against us.
So today, we want to talk honestly about our values, not just the best of them, but the risks of overusing them.
We Care for You
The strength:
Caring for others is foundational to who we are. It means treating people with dignity, empathy, and kindness. It means remembering that coworkers, clients, and partners are humans first, not just roles or tickets or invoices.
The shadow side:
When care goes unchecked, it can turn into avoidance. We may hesitate to give hard feedback because we don’t want to hurt someone’s feelings. We may tolerate behaviors longer than we should because we empathize deeply with circumstances. Over time, clarity suffers, and ironically, so does trust.
Care without courage isn’t actually care.
We Lean In
The strength:
We lean in when there’s a need. We take ownership. We step up when things are unclear or uncomfortable. This value fuels responsibility, initiative, and teamwork.
The shadow side:
Leaning in too much can become overfunctioning. We jump in to fix things that aren’t ours to fix. We take on too much instead of letting others wrestle and grow. Eventually, this can lead to burnout, resentment, or invisible bottlenecks where “that person always handles it.”
Sometimes the most responsible thing to do is not lean in, but step back.
We Love Our Craft
The strength:
We take pride in doing things well. We pay attention to details. We care about quality, process, and doing the right thing, even when no one is watching.
The shadow side:
At its extreme, loving our craft can turn into perfectionism. We may over‑engineer solutions, delay decisions, or become critical when others don’t meet our internal standards. What was meant to produce excellence can unintentionally slow momentum or make collaboration harder.
Excellence should serve the outcome, not replace it.
We Keep Improving
The strength:
Growth matters here. We believe learning never stops and that feedback, when handled well, is a gift. This value keeps us curious, hungry, and moving forward.
The shadow side:
Constant improvement can quietly create the feeling that “where we are is never enough.” Wins may go uncelebrated because we’re already focused on what’s next. People may feel like they’re always being evaluated instead of occasionally being affirmed.
Improvement without appreciation can feel exhausting.
Why This Matters: Blind Spots Are Part of Being Human
None of these shadow sides mean our values are flawed. They mean we’re human.
Every person, every team, and every organization has blind spots. Often, they’re not found in our weaknesses, but in our strengths, overused or unexamined. The danger isn’t having blind spots, it’s assuming we don’t.
That’s why self‑awareness matters so deeply to us. It’s why feedback matters. It’s why we believe asking questions like “How is this landing?” and “What might I be missing?” is a leadership responsibility, not a sign of insecurity.
Living Our Values With Humility
Our goal isn’t to live our values perfectly. It’s to live them thoughtfully.
That means holding our values firmly, but ourselves humbly. It means inviting perspective, welcoming challenge, and remembering that good intentions don’t eliminate unintended impact.
When we name the shadow side, we don’t weaken our culture, we strengthen it.
Because the best teams aren’t made of people without blind spots.
They’re made of people willing to look for them.