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One of the most exciting aspects of working with our clients is the opportunity to bring added value to each technology engagement. While we certainly draw on experience from past projects, IBS recognizes that each client challenge has its own dynamics and its own opportunities to create solutions that go beyond the obvious. By anticipating a unique solution, we allow for greater innovation and insight – an approach that brings distinctive value to each solution.
Consider your Web site for a moment. On the surface, it’s a great tool for promoting your brand and informing prospects about your services or products. But for some clients, it may be the perfect way to cut business costs or generate additional revenue. In this issue of IBSpotlight, our feature article, “Cutting Costs and Generating a Return From Your Web site,” will get you looking at your website as more than just a marketing tool.
I also invite you to read:
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How IBS helped Enerfab use Microsoft SharePoint as its content management tool for its new Web site and eliminate the need for business users to have web development skills or involve IT in site updates |
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The latest IT Industry Roundup which highlights the trend in nearshoring as an alternative to offshoring when considering viable outsourcing options |
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A profile on one of IBS’ consultants, Pat Schooley, whose work saved our client an average of one to three hours a day in customer inquiries |
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Profiles on the newest IBS team members and how they will support our clients’ needs: Amanda Brandstetter, Franco Minton and Nancy Williams |
As I shared in our inaugural issue of IBSpotlight, meeting and exceeding expectations with our customers and clients is woven into the fabric of IBS. We hope that you will continue to find value-added information through this newsletter and as always, we welcome your feedback.
Best,
Dan Williams
President, Interactive Business Systems, Inc.
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IBS Announces Appointments of Three Strategic Additions to its Team
Bringing a combined 30 years of experience, IBS is delighted to welcome to the IBS team Amanda Brandstetter, Account Executive; Franco Minton, Cincinnati Branch Manager; and Nancy Williams, Director of Marketing.
Meet Pat Schooley
Matching a consultant’s skill set to the right project is critical in meeting and exceeding placement expectations. Finding someone whose personality is also a fit is an equally important factor to success. more…
“I have actually described them as one of the best-kept secrets around. I have a level of confidence and trust in IBS that I don’t have with other providers.”
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Dave Hofmeister, CIO, Enerfab
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Cutting Costs and Generating a Return From Your Web site
Do you think of your Web site as a tool for cutting costs? How about generating revenue? While Web sites are a great way to promote your brand and inform prospects, they can also do so much more. With improvements to Web site usability, adding or enhancing a search function and including self-service, you’ll see powerful top- and bottom-line improvements. more…
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Offshoring Navigates Closer to Home; IT Employment for Most Professions Better Than National Trends
A common question for businesses considering outsourcing is “where”? The answer is often easier when “near” or “home-shoring” are viable options. Read more about the home-shoring trend and also learn about where IT employment stands and its important role in the economic recovery. more… |
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Aggressive Deadlines and Technology Requirements: How IBS Rolled out Enerfab’s new Web site Using SharePoint in Five Weeks
With an extremely tight timeframe and high client-usability expectations, IBS embraced the challenge of developing a Web site on a technical platform owned by the client. On top of that, they took on the challenge of designing it with functionality that would allow business users to manage content without the need of web development skills or involvement from IT. What strategies did IBS use to come in under-budget and one week ahead of schedule? more… |
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IBSpotlight is a bi-monthly newsletter produced by IBS, designed to bring you valuable content about the IT industry, the latest innovations in technology software and applications, and examples of how companies are solving business challenges with technology solutions. We welcome your suggestions and feedback; e-mail us at communications@ibs.com. |
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About Interactive Business Systems, Inc.
IBS, Interactive Business Systems, Inc., is a technology solutions and staffing company known for achieving business objectives through technology excellence. IBS pioneers excellence in IT solutions and staffing delivery through onsite, offsite, offshore, and blended approaches using our proven software development methodology and rigorous requirements gathering. To learn more about how IBS supports the challenges, timeframes and budgets of any IT organization, visit www.ibs.com. |
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