Your technology is probably outdated, and if it’s not, it soon will be.
“If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” is not how to think about your IT systems. Think of technology as the backbone of your business; if it is strong it can give you a competitive advantage, withstand pressure, and enable peak performance. IT is often thought of as computers and the cloud, but it is so much more when if comes to running and growing a business. Here are three critical factors to consider:
Networks Are Dynamic
They are always changing, need upgrading, and aren’t just ‘pipes and plumbing’. For example, as you evolve payment systems, launch a CRM, do more remote communications, and even update your website, you need to consider the changes needed to operate your new technologies together and ensure all your software and hardware is secure.
Software Needs Frequent Updates
Think about how many times your phone sends you a notification to update and all you do is push ‘Update Now’. Unfortunately, enterprise systems are not as simple as a push of a button. When one program updates it can cause ‘glitches’ or incompatibilities in other programs and some updates can take literally hours.
The Cloud Doesn’t Replace Your IT Management Needs
‘The Cloud’ simply provides a framework for efficiency, storage, and collaboration. It is part of a technology ecosystem but is not the ecosystem. Most businesses have a myriad of technology parts that need to be integrated, updated, and managed together, from hardware to software, from to security to backups.
If you don’t have an IT strategic plan, or if IT is not a key part of your business growth plan, you are essentially waiting for a rainy day to fix the roof. You do not need to be an IT expert nor do you need to form a new department. Many Lowcountry businesses now outsource everything from cybersecurity to troubleshooting and repairs, from system backup to IT strategic planning for growth. This lets the management teams focus on growing their business and putting out the inevitable fires that pop up every day.
Work With a Managed Service Provider For Your IT Needs
KML Computer Services will work with you and your small business on a strategic IT plan and get you on your way to growth. We offer various IT support services like IT consulting, Cybersecurity services, Phone & Voice Services, and more.
Contact us to get started.
Mark Rossi is president of KML Computer Services. Since 1996 he has been immersed in the technology field, working in various positions, from hardware technician and network manager to network engineer and IT consultant.
