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2 DECEMBER 2016
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16 business solutions
We can all learn something from Kansas Association of
School Boards (KASB). This nonprofit education association works dili-
gently to secure the best possible public educational opportunity for all children
in Kansas. I think KASB offers a lesson to other organizations and businesses on
how to use technology to improve cost efficiency and performance.
You’ll find the Business Spotlight on KASB on pages 4 and 5 of this Business
Solutions issue. KASB currently uses services including our SafetyNet Assist Office
program and the Networks Plus Data Center. This strategy, compared to KASB’s
previous reliance on mostly in-house resources, has streamlined their operation,
enhanced security, and more.
On page 3, we ask the question, Does Your Business Have a Technology Plan?
Learn why this type of planning is important and how to get started. Keep reading
on page 6 to learn Cost-Cutting Strategies for Small Businesses, and then review
why Password Policy is Critical to Security on page 7.
To be successful in business, you have to keep learning and remain open to
change. When it comes to the subject of information technology, remember that
Networks Plus can be your teacher. Bring us your questions about data services,
colocation, hardware and software, IT support, network engineering, managed
services, business continuity, and security. We’ll have custom-fit, proactive solu-
tions for you.
Sincerely,
Brian Thomason
CEO
Blue Valley Network of Companies
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