<liclass="fragment fade-in">Technology is ever changing</li>
<liclass="fragment fade-in">The 'as a service' model adds up</li>
<liclass="fragment fade-in">Business class internet is a rip off</li>
<liclass="fragment fade-in">Remote work means more reliance on the cloud.</li>
<liclass="fragment fade-in">There isn't a one size fits all solution.</li>
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<p>There are ongoing costs as well as one time purchases with any aspect of business. Technology is no different. The pandemic has changed our reliance on certain aspects of tech and as such the costs associated with them has changed.</p>
<p>While you can spend less in some areas, there are areas where spending the money is worth it.</p>
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<li>There will always be something to upgrade.</li>
<li>SaaS products are generally more convient than standing up your own infrastructure. However, this locks you into a platform and it's not always easy to leave. O365/ Adobe CC</li>
<li>Business and enterprise internet comes with SLA requirements, but you pay the price for it. Working internet on a Sunday morning example.</li>
<li>There is no cloud. Its just someone elses computer.</li>
<liclass="fragment fade-in">You don't alwyas need the cutting edge</li>
<liclass="fragment fade-in">Enterprises love tax write-offs</li>
<liclass="fragment fade-in">Non-profits can get special pricing</li>
<liclass="fragment fade-in">Learn to love Open Source</li>
<liclass="fragment fade-in">Outsourcing is not always cheaper</li>
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<li>Eveyone likes new shiny things, but there is a lot of bang for the buck value if you know where to look.</li>
<li>Big businesses are constantly turning over hardware in favor of newer models. However, whats being replaced usually is perfectly usable.</li>
<li>There are orginazations that will give special pricing to non-profits. Use example of TechSoup.</li>
<li>While the two are not one in the same, Open Source usually means free.</li>
<li>It may be tempting to outsource it needs to a 3rd party. However, it isnt always cheaper and generally unless otherwise stated, these companies operate 9-5 M-F. Not really the church schedule.</li>
<li>Sure you dont need a $4000 Macbook to wire sermons, but a $150 Chromebook probably isnt the best option either.</li>
<li>You are a church not an e-waste recycling program.</li>
<li>Just because it works doesn't mean its worth keeping</li>
<li>Industry standards/ compatability/ more information or support for a product.</li>
<li>It may be tempting to outsource it needs to a 3rd party. However, it isnt always cheaper and generally unless otherwise stated, these companies operate 9-5 M-F. Not really the church schedule.</li>
