Best Tech Gifts, According to Your Technology Service Providers

christmas_gifts_-_technology_service_providers Christmas is only 3 days away – what are you hoping is wrapped under the tree? It is becoming increasingly common for people to give and receive some element of technology in gifts today. Maybe because there is always something new – or maybe because it has become so integrated into our daily lives; either way, it is gift that will put a smile on the receiver’s face and likely be put to good use.

Technology gifts are a step up from the socks you always get from Grandma (useful – but not the most exciting thing to unwrap) or the re-gifted gag gift (fun to open, but otherwise useless). Here are some of the technology gifts your service providers have on their wish lists:

Jason Bradshaw, Sales Director

Gift: Jawbone/Fitbit

Why? I’m looking to successfully accomplish my upcoming New Year’s resolution of losing some weight and getting healthier. This tool would be like my own personal consultant holding me accountable to this goal.

Clay Ostlund, Consulting Systems Engineer Manager

Gift: Smart Watch (if not this, I’d like to receive gift cards I can use to buy the Apple Watch when it is released)

Why? I enjoy this type of personalized technology that can make an impact. Plus, this is where we are trending: smart clothes, homes, bundles (for business), everything. Apple will be the next greatest leap on the traditional watch/fitness band technology.

Steve Knutson, CTO

Gift: Wireless Bluetooth Speaker

Why? I like streaming music from my iPhone while working in my shop. Bluetooth is way better than hooking up another wire to an old boom-box.

Trevor Akervik, Senior Director of Managed Services

Gift: Smart Watch or GoPro Camera

Why? Smart Watch: because I like to stay on the leading edge of new technologies to better understand generational trends. GoPro: I do a lot of outside activities that would be neat to capture from a 1st person perspective.

Jeff Gau, CEO

Gift: NEST thermostat

Why? This would give me the capability to remotely monitor and control the HVAC at my lake home.

Brian Jaenisch, vCIO and Consulting Systems Engineer

Gift: Jawbone/Fitbit, Smart Watch and/or Microsoft Band (just because I am a Microsoft guy!)

Why? All provide an easy way to keep track of some personal fitness goals that I have in place and it integrates in to the rest of my digital life – which makes it simple to use and readily accessible. The same holds true for the Microsoft Band. They are really hot right now!

Jason Boutwell, Strategic Account Manager

Gift: Jawbone/Fitbit

Why? If you cannot measure it, you cannot manage it. Being a goal driven individual, I need something to help me track my physical activity and show me how I am progressing.

Some of the latest and greatest technology products made the list for these technology service providers – and there were even some similarities, in the watch and fitness band categories. Another great thing about giving technology as a Christmas gift is that there is something for everyone. With the various products and applications available, you are sure to find a gift that suits everyone. If you are doing some last minute gift shopping, or want to add a technology gift to your wish-list, here are some of the most popular technology gifts, inspired by our technology service providers, to choose from: