TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS
Get to know the most common solutions
These technology solutions can help take your business transition into the digital space. Find the perfect solution for you and your business.
Basic Technology Infrastructure
Refers to the system of hardware, software, smart devices and applications, equipment and network resources that facilitates and supports basic business processes, operations and functions.
Technology | Examples | Estimated Cost |
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Data Backup | Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive, DropBox, Acronis, BackBlaze | Free or up to $200 annually |
Personal Computer (Laptop or Desktop) & Valid Operating System | PC Brands – HP, Dell, Acer, Apple, Lenovo. OS – Windows 10, Apple MAC OS | $500 - $1200 |
High Availability/ Disaster Recovery | Two modems; One from Flow and another from Digicel | JMD$4,000 - JMD$12,000 per month, per network provider |
WiFi | Flow or Digicel Broadband Plans | JMD$4,000 - JMD$12,000 per month, per network provider |
Data Mining & Company Reports
Data mining is the search, analysis and transformation of large, computerized data to find patterns and trends to evaluate, reorient and solve problems. Learn to present data in new ways in company reports and documentation.
Technology | Examples | Estimated Cost |
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HR Applications | BambooHR, Oracle HCM, Namely, HR PLUS, Epic HR | $20 - $40/month per user |
Business Intelligence | Tableau, Microsoft Power BI, R | $10-$70 per month |
Information Governance, Security Assessment Recommendation, and implementation | Required IT Governance, Security, Business Continuity , Policies , procedures to be implemented | $1K to $10K |
Data Protection Act change assessment recommendation and implementation | Required DPA Governance, Polices, procedures to be implemented | $1K to $10K |
E-Commerce, Sales and Delivery
A lot can go wrong in selling. Be more effective, efficient and understand how to differentiate, attract customers and build support for your company initiatives. E-commerce scales this up by going online. Learn the process of selling online, the various platforms and the management required. If your product can be delivered, learn the process of delivery, service culture and quality as well the various courier, bearer and delivery services to reach your customers.
Technology | Examples | Estimated Cost |
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Portable POS | NCB, Scotiabank & Sagicor and Payment Service Provides | Installation $100, Transaction fee base 1 to 4 % |
Online Banking | Bank Online Banking Websites or Apps | $0 to access Transaction Fees may apply |
Payment Gateway & Ecommerce Platforms | Stripe, PayPal, WiPay, Square | Charged per transaction, varying rates |
Management and Logistics
Management requires planning, decision making, organizing, leading, motivation and controlling human resources, financial, physical, and information resources of an organization to reach its goals efficiently and effectively. Logistics involves the detailed organization, management and implementation of complex operations such as demand planning, inbound and outbound transportation, fleet management, warehousing and inventory management.
Technology | Examples | Estimated Cost |
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Server | Amazon Web Services, Google | online $100 to $500 monthly. On premise: $6K |
Collaboration & Project Management | Asana, Slack, Trello, Zoho, Monday | Free – $45/month |
Pay Roll Systems | Turbo Pay
Biz Pay | $10/month per user |
Accounting Packages | Quick Books, Sage
, Freshbooks, Zoho | $12-$25 /month |
Marketing and Communications
Marketing is the action or business of promoting and selling products or services, including market research and advertising. Communication is a key component in marketing that involves the creation of messages and narratives through various media.
Technology | Examples | Estimated Cost |
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Videoconferencing | Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet | $15-$40/month (Zoom)
Teams included in Microsoft 365; Google Meet (Free but limited ability) |
Email | Google – Gmail
Microsoft – Outlook | Free
Hosted Mail - $6-$10/user/month |
Electronic Document/File Management | My Documents; OneDrive; Google Drive | Free
OneDrive included in Microsoft 365 package |
Website | Engage with Website Developer; Create your own simple site via Wix or GoDaddy templates | Do It Yourself for up to $50/year |
Technology Training
Learn how to utilize and leverage technology, which includes various smart devices, equipment, software, applications and the internet to your advantage as a business in order to grow, excel and acquire access to more opportunities.
Technology | Examples | Estimated Cost |
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Learning Management Solution | KnowB4, TalentLMS | $10 - $20 per month |
Ecommerce Business Courses | Udemy, Coursera, Edex | $50 to $200 per year |