Tom McDonald

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

Recent Posts

How Technology is Solving Advanced Manufacturing Processes

By Tom McDonald | Feb 18, 2016 7:45:00 AM

Manufacturing processes continue to evolve thanks to technology. Automated production systems and integrated business processes make manufacturing more efficient, more cost-effective, and more agile. No matter what the industry or the products, technology is powering new manufacturing processes and the business and supply chain activity behind manufacturing success. Read More >

How Better Internal Technology Processes Help The Biotech Industry

By Tom McDonald | Feb 8, 2016 9:20:00 AM

The life sciences are extremely dependent on IT technology. Online research, databases and data mining, process management, and collaboration are all key components of medical and biotechnology research and manufacturing. More than many industries, biotechnology benefits from well-architected information technology processes. Read More >

How HIPAA is Keeping Small Healthcare Practices Focusing on Secure PHI

By Tom McDonald | Feb 4, 2016 8:07:00 AM

No matter how large or small your medical practice, you have to comply with government regulations. HIPAA, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, was passed by Congress almost two decades ago and was designed to protect patient privacy. It has evolved over time, and today’s electronic medical records (EMRs) not only need to be secure, they also have to be made readily accessible to patients who want to review their medical history. The combination of electronic record-keeping and evolving security regulations creates a new challenge for physicians, clinics, and hospitals to stay current and stay compliant. Read More >

NSI Establishes Technology Scholarship for Connecticut Tech Students

By Tom McDonald | Jan 27, 2016 9:30:00 AM


New technology is emerging every day that will define our future. Much of that technology is being driven by communications and enterprise technologies, and there is an ongoing shortage of technical experts with the insight and skills to support these new solutions.

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New Manufacturing Technologies Are Improving The Industry Landscape

By Tom McDonald | Jan 21, 2016 9:45:00 AM

Ever since Henry Ford started making the Model T, manufacturing has relied upon automation and technology. As in any business, harnessing new technologies streamlines operations and reduces the number of steps in the workflow. Computing technology also can monitor operations, measure efficiency, track parts in the supply chain, and provide a host of functions that reduce manufacturing time and costs. Cloud computing and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) are changing the manufacturing industry by giving companies more control over processes, and more profit. Read More >