A new year brings new

opportunities — and technology

is no exception .

Each year , advancements in

technology offer numerous

ways to make your business

more efficient , effective

and competitive . New tools

can create capabilities you

never had before . New software

can provide valuable

insights . And new artificial

intelligence features can

enhance productivity like

never before .

TECHNOLOGY OPPORTUNITIES SEEM ENDLESS FOR TODAY ’ S COMPANIES .

With so many new technology innovations and opportunities on the horizon for 2025 , where do you begin ? How can you keep up with modern advancements and position your company to take full advantage of them ? How should you prioritize pursuing all of the wonderful new opportunities available ? And how can you develop a technology strategy that leverages these innovations to set your business up for success in the coming year ?

The truth is that — even with all the new technology opportunities on the horizon — the best way to make the most of

technology for your company actually isn ’ t to onboard all of the newest and shiniest solutions .

Ultimately , the best way to strategize your technology for the future is to grasp where your systems are today fully . After all , knowing where your organization ’ s technology stands is the precursor to effectively improving it .

GET THE FULL PICTURE

Without a full picture of your current IT operations , you can ’ t determine if a new AI tool will benefit your organization or just add unnecessary costs . Without identifying potential vulnerabilities in your systems , you won ’ t know which cybersecurity measures are most beneficial and which might be redundant . Without reviewing your current IT infrastructure , software , policies and growth initiatives , you can ’ t assess if they ensure sufficient business benefits and continuity in unforeseen events or if you ’ re currently exposed to risks .

That ’ s why gaining a robust , objective and clear picture of your current information technology and data security is the most important technology move you can make for your business in 2025 . Only after you ’ ve outlined your current situation and your unique organization ’ s

goals can you best identify which areas to prioritize within your technology .

ANNUAL TECHNOLOGY REVIEW

At least once each year , it ’ s important to review all of your technology hardware and software and conduct an inventory of your assets . Consider your cybersecurity compliance obligations , assess your proactive cybersecurity prevention measures and fully record how your organization interacts with and stores data . Consider your IT-related policies and review your procedures for responding to a breach . Beyond these individual assessments , consider how all of your assets interact and integrate with each other for a comprehensive look at your company ’ s IT landscape .

The new opportunities of a new year are exciting , and we ’ re all looking forward to seeing what technology advancements can positively impact our companies in 2025 . New tools are being developed every day that promise game-changing solutions for companies , and many may be great additions to your organization . But remember , to effectively implement improvements to your company ’ s technology in the future , you must begin with fully understanding your current technology position today .

Emily Jones serves as the

Principal Practice Leader

for Warren Averett

Technology Group .

EMILY JONES

334.260.2238

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