It is hard to run a business without paying attention to IT at some level. The required amount of work might be as simple as keeping up with a couple of subscriptions to websites. On the other hand, it can be as complex as running a team of thousands. Although IT provides several options, the cost of technology in solutions is often estimated incorrectly.
In these cases (and all points between) one of the most important factors to keep in mind is cost. The cost in both time and treasure. The world of IT provides many options. There are going to be solutions that are too cheap and will never support your business. Alternately, there will be solutions that are too complex and expensive. Either of these can sink your business through lost time or finances.
If you are an IT professional with decades of experience in building and assessing solutions this cost analysis might come quickly to you. However, for those non-IT people in the world, let’s look at some areas of research to determine if a solution is right for you.