The Launch Pad is pleased to announce that Ralph Daino has joined our team as our new Corporate Recruiter! Formerly the Senior Corporate IT Recruiter for mindSHIFT Technologies, Ralph has more than 16 years of experience with a proven track record of success in the recruitment of top level professionals....
The Launch Pad’s ZenTechnology Reality Checklist | Part 4: What is your data backup strategy, and when was it last put to the test?
When was the last time your IT manager took your backup media off site and tired restoring it on totally independent hardware in order to recover your system in the event of a loss or disaster? While it's okay for IT staff to restore a file now and then from...
The Launch Pad’s ZenTechnology Reality Checklist | Part 3: Do you have a 5-year IT plan that supports corporate growth goals?
It's important that your IT systems are working for your business today. But it's doubly important to know how well this same system will work for your business five years from now. Will that new technology you invested in last week still be relevant? How do you know when to...
The Launch Pad Releases First Quarter Technology Grant Review for Nonprofits
The Launch Pad's Technology Team has been serving the needs of nonprofit and community service organizations since 1992. To assist nonprofit organizations in learning about technology grants and funding opportunities, The Launch Pad offers a Quarterly Technology Grant Review. The Review is a summary of local, state, and national foundations...
The Launch Pad’s ZenTechnology Reality Checklist | Part 2: Are your IT salaries in line with industry standards?
It is essential to pinpoint the overall value of each IT staff member to your business, and set realistic salaries based upon a thorough understanding of the current market value of the work they perform. You may be putting your business at risk if you do not know how to...