Charlie Byrne

In my twenty years in this game, I’ve had every kind of call you can imagine. The panicked ones at 3 AM, the frustrated ones minutes before a major launch, the weary ones from a CFO watching productivity—and profit—evaporate by the hour. And here’s the one thing I’ve learned that they all have in common: when your IT stops, your business stops. Full stop. It’s a lesson you can’t truly understand until you’ve lived it. I have, and I’ll bet many of you have, too. That’s why for this instalment...

In my years at DataDirect, I’ve had countless conversations with business leaders about their IT. I’ve seen the tremendous success that comes from a well-planned upgrade, and I’ve also seen the costly, frustrating pitfalls that can derail a project. An infrastructure upgrade is a significant investment in your company's future. The goal isn't just to have newer technology; it's to create a platform for growth, efficiency, and security. Unfortunately, many businesses inadvertently undermine...