Ep. 108 - Beyond the Help Desk: Rethinking IT for Business Growth

Ep. 108 - Beyond the Help Desk: Rethinking IT for Business Growth

From Your Palm Beach Guide by Kiana Rivera

May 13, 2026 · 20 min · Season 1 · Episode 108

About this episode

In this episode, Kiana Rivera interviews Erick Solms about strategic IT management for business growth.

In this episode of Your Palm Beach Guide , we sit down with Erick Solms, founder of Simplitfy®, to explore how businesses can take a smarter, more strategic approach to technology. From starting his career as an IT intern to launching a company focused on fully managing and optimizing clients' technology, Erick shares how his hands-on experience shaped his approach to IT as a true business driver - not just a support function. We dive into what it really means to "take ownership" of a company's IT, and why proactive strategy is essential in today's fast-moving digital landscape. Erick also breaks down common technology mistakes, the biggest cybersecurity risks businesses face right now, and how companies in Palm Beach are evolving as they scale and adapt. Looking ahead, he offers insight into where technology is headed and how businesses can prepare now to stay competitive, secure, and efficient.

People in this episode

Host: Kiana Rivera

Guest: Erick Solms

Topics covered

  • IT strategy
  • business growth
  • cybersecurity
  • technology management
  • digital landscape

Keywords

  • IT
  • business technology
  • cybersecurity risks
  • technology mistakes
  • Palm Beach

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Simplitfy®

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