Whether you do or don’t have an IT support team behind you, it’s still just as important to maintain and look after your IT in the business.
We’ve compiled 4 key tips to keep your business’ IT running smoothly.
With cyber attacks being a hot topic for the past two years, we advise that every device has password changes regularly, has the latest software and security updates, have two-factor authentication, and some sort of anti-virus and anti-malware software installed too.
The entire package can be a lot for the regular user to understand, but turning on auto-updates for your computer can safeguard you, your data and your device. We highly recommend cyber security awareness training for yourself and your employees.
Every business, regardless of size, is vulnerable to a cyber attack. However, it is the responsibility of the business to educate their employees on best practices and ensure that they are fully prepared when challenged with a cyber security threat.
Buying cheap equipment, like a cheap laptop or a cheap printer, that may not have upgrades you may need in the future, like a decent graphics card or a good battery life.
Purchasing a good laptop, with a good battery life, suitable for a work environment can help last longer, not needing certain device upgrades or cost for maintenance in the long run.
If you stick to investing in a device, that device will go a longer time and result in less maintenance.
Future proofing yourself is difficult when it comes to I.T. as technology adapts and changes at a fast pace, but buying cheap products to save a little bit of money may save funds short term, but will need upgrades and extra essentials in the future.
Invest in your equipment, and it will last longer.
Similar to the cheaper is more expensive principle, the more you’re willing to spend for good quality up front, the longer the equipment will last you, and the less you’ll pay for service in a year or two when the machine starts slowing down.
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Purchasing the best equipment for your employees can show that they are appreciated and motivate them to be more productive too.
Ultimately, investing in good quality equipment is investing in your employees.
Buying consumer-grade devices like laptops and printers may come out cheaper, but are not designed to run 8 hours a day, 5 days a week.
This can hurt your business long term, as you may have to purchase new business licenses that may not fit your consumer grade product.
Other devices like printers can be cheap at first, but may have expensive fees for ink, or a high price for maintenance/servicing.
Make sure you check this with your vendor, before purchasing.
System Force I.T. offers and provides the ultimate support service for your entire I.T. infrastructure, as well as taking care of each individual device, in addition to having 24/7 support for individual devices.
Whether it’s computer support, or maintenance for your printer or plotter – we can help you.
We also help with phishing email testing on employees, cyber security awareness training, and educating your staff on the ins and outs of cyberattacks to help prevent attacks from happening in your company.
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System Force IT provides 24/7 IT support and engineering help with all our services. Our IT infrastructure management team are responsible for the backbone of your business. Monitoring and maintaining both physical and virtual services in real-time.
System Force IT provides 24/7 IT support and engineering help with all our services. Our IT infrastructure management team are responsible for the backbone of your business. Monitoring and maintaining both physical and virtual services in real-time.