Are IT Assessments Worth It? What You Gain (And What You Risk Without One)
Let’s say your business is running smoothly on the surface. The network hasn’t crashed, your staff has access to the tools they need, and no one has complained about a system failure in weeks. Everything’s fine… right? Maybe. But without looking under the hood, how...
How to Minimize the Adverse Effect of Tech Debt
Managing technology debt requires a new way of thinking about your business technology. Instead of seeing technology as a cost to minimize, treat it as an investment in your company’s future. This means finding the right balance between fixing today’s...
Need an IT Reality Check? How a Centriworks IT Assessment Can Help
You wouldn’t drive a car for years without getting it checked out, so why treat your business technology differently? Most companies we work with are surprised by what’s lurking in their IT systems: outdated security patches, hardware on its last legs, or...
Give Your Business an Edge with a Professional Assessment in the New Year
While you’re planning projects and setting goals for the months ahead, there’s one area of your business that deserves special attention: your technology infrastructure. Even if your internal IT team keeps things running smoothly, sometimes you need...Don’t Get Left Behind: Prepare for the Windows 10 End of Life
End of life refers to the point in time when a software product is no longer supported by the vendor. For Windows 10, Microsoft has announced that it will officially reach its end of life on October 14, 2025. After this date, Microsoft will no longer provide security updates, bug fixes, or technical support for the operating system.
How Tech Debt Hurts Employees, Customers, and Growth
Technical debt is often used in the context of outdated code and software, but its impact extends far beyond programming. Office technology—including printers, copiers, communication systems, and business software—can accumulate technical debt just as easily. When...
Looking Back at ONE TEAM in 2024
By Colebee Sumner As I reflect on this past year, I am struck by what a big year this was for Centriworks. 2024 marked the 60th anniversary of our company’s inception. My grandfather, Randall Sumner, started our company in 1964 out of the back of his baby blue Mustang...
Why Cybersecurity Matters More Than Ever for Small Businesses
Gone are the days when only large corporations had to worry about data breaches and hacking attempts. The reality is that cybersecurity has never been more critical for small businesses, and here’s why: your data holds immense value, your customers rely on you...
Do You Know What Technical Debt is Costing Your Business?
In this blog we’ll look closer at the impact of tech debt and explore the hidden costs and their far-reaching consequences for businesses, teams, and clients.