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Overview
Jim struggled with how to clearly communicate our culture so that all the employees would act and make decisions for our clients using the same set of values and knowledge as the employees in the rest of the company.
Traditionally, technology companies design from a technology-first perspective, not from an end-user experience perspective.
UDI does things differently. We start by studying the end users to determine how they’ll use the technology. This approach allows us to build the right technology for the right space.
By coupling in our project management and change communication teams, we can focus on making sure the transition is smooth and your users are up and running.
UDI derived our project management methodologies from the standards set forth by the Project Management Institute. We tailored the PMI standards to support complex technology relocations and create our unique project management program.
As organizations increasingly leverage technology as a workflow experience, it’s critical to position a change communication plan that can communicate the message clearly and in detail, with integrity and authenticity.
The consumer of the technology receiving this messaging must be ready to listen, understand, and trust the messaging. The delivery should align with the culture of the organization and structure at which the consumer of the technology is accustomed to maximize the absorption of information, efficiently and effectively.
Finally, the content of the message must be powerful enough to energize the consumers of the technology where incite excitement for the change and adopt new technologies.
Shared Login Security Risks: What Businesses Need to Know
Does your team have a password that “everyone knows”? Shared logins often begin as a quick fix. An employee needs access to accounting software, a website, a shared inbox or another business system, so someone sends the existing username and password. The task gets done. However, the password may remain in an email, a chat,
Does your team have a password that “everyone knows”? Shared logins often begin as a quick fix. An employee needs access to accounting software, a website, a shared inbox or another business system, so someone sends the existing username and password. The task gets done. However, the password may remain in an email, a chat,
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What to Include in Your Year-End IT Infrastructure Review
As 2026 comes to a close, organizations are beginning to set budgets, establish priorities, and plan for the year ahead. Technology should be part of that conversation. A year-end IT infrastructure review helps organizations evaluate whether their current technology is secure, reliable, cost-effective, and capable of supporting their goals for 2027. Instead of waiting for
As 2026 comes to a close, organizations are beginning to set budgets, establish priorities, and plan for the year ahead. Technology should be part of that conversation. A year-end IT infrastructure review helps organizations evaluate whether their current technology is secure, reliable, cost-effective, and capable of supporting their goals for 2027. Instead of waiting for
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What Is Microsoft Intune and Why Should Businesses Care?
Most businesses rely on laptops, smartphones, and tablets to keep employees productive. However, managing those devices can become difficult as organizations grow, support remote work, and face increasing cybersecurity threats. That’s where Microsoft Intune comes in. Microsoft Intune helps businesses manage and secure company devices from a single cloud-based platform. Whether employees work in the
Most businesses rely on laptops, smartphones, and tablets to keep employees productive. However, managing those devices can become difficult as organizations grow, support remote work, and face increasing cybersecurity threats. That’s where Microsoft Intune comes in. Microsoft Intune helps businesses manage and secure company devices from a single cloud-based platform. Whether employees work in the
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Why Businesses Should Limit Administrator Access for Employees
Most employees need email, files, business applications, and printers. However, they usually do not need full control of their computers. However, administrator access for employees can create avoidable risk. A bad download may change important settings. A compromised account may also give an attacker more control. Fortunately, standard user accounts reduce that exposure. At the
Most employees need email, files, business applications, and printers. However, they usually do not need full control of their computers. However, administrator access for employees can create avoidable risk. A bad download may change important settings. A compromised account may also give an attacker more control. Fortunately, standard user accounts reduce that exposure. At the
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How to Build a Small Business IT Budget
A small business IT budget should include more than computers, software, and occasional repairs. It should account for the technology your business uses today, the support needed to maintain it, and the improvements you plan to make. Your total IT costs may include software subscriptions, cybersecurity, backups, employee onboarding, internet services, equipment replacements, cloud services,
A small business IT budget should include more than computers, software, and occasional repairs. It should account for the technology your business uses today, the support needed to maintain it, and the improvements you plan to make. Your total IT costs may include software subscriptions, cybersecurity, backups, employee onboarding, internet services, equipment replacements, cloud services,
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Why New Orleans Businesses Are Choosing Co-Managed IT Services
Many New Orleans businesses are turning to co-managed IT services to strengthen cybersecurity, support growing technology demands, and reduce pressure on internal IT teams. Instead of hiring additional staff or fully outsourcing IT, organizations are using co-managed IT services to gain access to specialized expertise, advanced tools, and strategic guidance while maintaining control of their
Many New Orleans businesses are turning to co-managed IT services to strengthen cybersecurity, support growing technology demands, and reduce pressure on internal IT teams. Instead of hiring additional staff or fully outsourcing IT, organizations are using co-managed IT services to gain access to specialized expertise, advanced tools, and strategic guidance while maintaining control of their
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How to Know If Your Business Is Ready for Azure Cloud Migration
Moving to the cloud offers significant advantages, including improved security, scalability, flexibility, and business continuity. Yet one of the biggest mistakes organizations make is assuming they are ready for Azure cloud migration without first evaluating their environment, security posture, and business goals. A successful Azure migration is not simply about moving servers and applications
Moving to the cloud offers significant advantages, including improved security, scalability, flexibility, and business continuity. Yet one of the biggest mistakes organizations make is assuming they are ready for Azure cloud migration without first evaluating their environment, security posture, and business goals. A successful Azure migration is not simply about moving servers and applications
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Windows 10 End of Support: What Businesses Need to Do Now
If any computers in your business are still running Windows 10, it’s time to take a closer look. Microsoft ended support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025. While those computers still function normally, they no longer receive security updates, bug fixes, or technical support. That creates growing security, compliance, and operational risks for businesses.
If any computers in your business are still running Windows 10, it’s time to take a closer look. Microsoft ended support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025. While those computers still function normally, they no longer receive security updates, bug fixes, or technical support. That creates growing security, compliance, and operational risks for businesses.
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Email Spoofing: How to Stop Scammers Using Your Company Name
If your business relies on email to communicate with customers, vendors, or employees, there’s an important threat you should understand: email spoofing. Many business owners assume that if an email appears to come from their company, it must be legitimate. Unfortunately, that’s not always true. Without proper email security settings, cybercriminals can make their messages
If your business relies on email to communicate with customers, vendors, or employees, there’s an important threat you should understand: email spoofing. Many business owners assume that if an email appears to come from their company, it must be legitimate. Unfortunately, that’s not always true. Without proper email security settings, cybercriminals can make their messages
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OneDrive vs SharePoint: Where Should Your Business Files Live?
If your business uses Microsoft 365, you’ve probably asked this question at least once: Should this file go in OneDrive or SharePoint? Most employees are never taught the difference. As a result, files end up scattered across desktops, OneDrive folders, Teams channels, and SharePoint sites. Eventually, someone can’t find a document, a team loses access
If your business uses Microsoft 365, you’ve probably asked this question at least once: Should this file go in OneDrive or SharePoint? Most employees are never taught the difference. As a result, files end up scattered across desktops, OneDrive folders, Teams channels, and SharePoint sites. Eventually, someone can’t find a document, a team loses access
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