Ever since the release of 1984 (for those of us old enough to remember), there has been a concern about the government being involved in the personal lives of citizens. While not advocating this position, MCG is able to monitor your technology to identify problems automatically.

As the largest monument dealer in New York State, Sprung Monuments has always pushed the technology envelope. Recently Sprung decided to enhance its customer service by implementing a scanning solution.

Years ago companies were flocking to the model of outsourcing - hardware, software, and in many cases the entire management of their technology. As the cost of equipment and software declined, the case for insourcing, or managing these assets increased. It made sense for then. But now...

Bill Gates famously said that people underestimate how much things change over 10 years. That may not apply to his industry, however. The same companies that dominated the business-software market 10 years ago still dominate today.