Technology continues to revolutionize how we work; if you ignore this fact you do so at your own peril. To remain successful, you must stay on top of technology trends, implement the best solutions, and seize opportunities as they appear.

Attend this session to learn about technology trends, solutions, and opportunities. Gain the knowledge you need about spending trends, software licensing issues, leading-edge hardware, mobile and cloud strategies, and security risks. Make sure you and your clients are well-positioned for what lies ahead!

Presenter, Randy Johnston has been a top rated speaker in the technology industry for over 40 years. He was inducted into the Accounting Hall of Fame in 2011, and he was selected as a Top 25 Thought Leader in Accounting from 2011-2018. Randy has started and owns multiple businesses including K2 Enterprises in Hammond, Louisiana and Network Management Group, Inc. in Hutchinson, Kansas.

Accountants who advice clients on business strategy.

People who manage technologies in their firms.

Managers in charge of technology strategies.

Upon completing this session, you should be able to:

• List major hardware and software trends and identify their importance as it relates to purchasing these assets
• Identify major updates, strategies, and opportunities emanating from leading software publishers
• Differentiate between the most significant security risks and implement practical solutions to mitigate these risks
• Assess the potential impact of implementing new generation hardware options
• Identify leading cloud options available today and the importance of facilitating mobile use in your organization
• Hardware and software trends that affect your strategy
• Purchase guidance on what to approve and avoid
• Innovative applications for productivity and security
• Interesting technology to consider