Tom McDonald

President of NSI, Tom has been helping small and medium businesses succeed in Connecticut for over 25 years.

Recent Posts

The 5 IT Systems You Need to Support a Flexible Workforce

By Tom McDonald | Nov 22, 2016 8:00:00 AM

How employees define their workday and their workspace has changed dramatically with advances in IT systems. Workers no longer have to be bound to the office to be productive. They can access their email, calendar, work files, contact data, and more remotely using something as small as their smartphone. And they can work anywhere at any time; a phenomenon that more companies are coming to depend on to remain competitive.

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The Top Skills Your IT Person Needs in 2016 and Beyond

By Tom McDonald | Nov 15, 2016 8:00:00 AM

Technology drives business, so IT professionals continue to be in demand. However, with constant changes in technology, the skillset required changes as well. There is always demand for hardware, software, integration, cabling, and so forth, but making the most of the latest technology requires special expertise. The question is, does your IT team have the skills necessary to capitalize on the latest technology?

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What the 2016 Election Could Mean for the CT Economy

By Tom McDonald | Nov 8, 2016 8:00:00 AM

 

The 2016 election has been the most lively and contentious in memory. The presidential candidates have broken, even shattered established campaign rules and have made this election a high-stakes horse race, with the future of the country as the prize. However, all the election action isn’t just about what will happen in Washington. Here in Connecticut there is a lot of concern about the future of the CT economy, and voters have the power to make some big changes in Hartford as well.

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The Most Business-Friendly Cities for SMBs in Connecticut

By Tom McDonald | Nov 1, 2016 8:00:00 AM

If you are planning to set up your small- to medium-sized business in Connecticut, where is the best location to set up shop? It depends on a number of factors, of course, but there are some Connecticut cities that are more business friendly than others. It all depends on the criteria you choose to apply.

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