David Samia

How many IT vendors is your business juggling right now? Most Texas businesses don’t think of it as “vendor sprawl” day-to-day. It just feels like normal operations: - Internet provider - Phone/VoIP - Copier/printer lease - Microsoft licensing - Security tools - Backup / DR - Hardware supplier - Cloud applications - A few “legacy” apps that nobody wants to touch Individually, each one makes sense. Collectively, it creates a hidden tax: - multiple invoices hitting AP every month - renewals scattered across the year - contracts that quietly auto-renew - “not us” moments when something breaks - time spent coordinating providers  That’s what vendor chaos looks like. Not dramatic—just constant friction. A 5-step approach our vCIO's follow to simplify vendor management includes: - Build a vendor map: who the vendor is, what they own, who internally owns the relationship, renewal date - Review renewals before they happen: 90 days out is usually enough time to renegotiate or replace - Reduce overlap: if two tools solve the same problem, pick the one you’ll actually support and standardize - Vendor qualification process: security requirements, support expectations, integration needs, total cost, and “what happens if they fail?” - Vendor procurement process: who approves, who negotiates, what must be documented, and how renewals are tracked  Whether you call it vCIO work or just good operations, the outcome is the same: fewer surprises, clearer accountability, and a stack the organization can effectively manage. #VendorManagement

Is your technology budget driving growth...or just keeping your business running? For growing companies in Dallas, Fort Worth, and beyond, technology shouldn’t just be an expense - it should be a strategy. When you budget your IT with intention, you connect technology investments directly to your business goals. Strategic IT budgeting helps you identify which tools boost productivity, strengthen cybersecurity, and position your business to scale confidently...no matter where your team operates. Partnering with a trusted managed IT provider ensures your budget aligns with results, not just expenses. From right-sizing your cloud infrastructure to reducing downtime and risk, the right IT strategy pays for itself in performance. A smart technology budget isn’t about spending more...it’s about investing better. #MentisGroup #ITBudgeting #ManagedITServices #DallasFortWorth

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Choosing the right IT partner can make or break a small business. In North Texas, where compliance, cybersecurity, and efficiency are critical, having dependable IT support isn’t optional—it’s essential. That’s why we put together a new blog: Top 10 IT Support Companies for Small Businesses in North Texas. We highlight 323 Technologies as the top choice, along with other providers in the region, so that business owners can make informed decisions about their IT support. 👉 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gpVkWukD If you’re a small business owner in North Texas looking for IT support you can trust, this guide is a great place to start. #NorthTexasBusiness #ManagedIT #CyberSecurity #SmallBusinessSupport #323Technologies #DallasSmallBusiness #DFWSmallBusiness

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📢 ANNOUNCEMENT: Oklahoma announces IT strategy for more efficient, customer-focused services Oklahoma’s 2026–2028 IT Strategic Plan is now available – a focused, action-driven roadmap to deliver modern, secure and citizen-centered technology across state government. Our strategy centers on four statewide goals: • Promote customer centricity – Seamless, accessible and responsive services. • Make complexity invisible – Simpler technology, faster results. • Empower future-ready workforce – Skills and leadership for tomorrow. • Modernize with purpose and precision – Secure, cloud-native platforms that deliver lasting value. This plan is about clarity of purpose, measurable impact and faster progress for every Oklahoman. Read and learn more: https://lnkd.in/gr5Gn4-i

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