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Many business owners expect IT system upgrades to cost both time and money, but they are actually more likely to save you both in the long run.
Savvy business owners seem to be grasping this fact with 57% of small businesses and 53% of large companies citing the need to upgrade IT infrastructure as one of the largest drivers for increasing their IT budget. [1]
Continue reading to learn the top six benefits of technology upgrades in an age when technology is not just a luxury, but essential to the basic operations of most companies.
With the rise of ransomware and other forms of cyber attacks globally, it’s essential to keep your IT systems up to date with the latest hardware and software utilizing modern security protection. Outdated equipment and operating systems are often racked with vulnerabilities that are easily exploited by hackers seeking to infiltrate your business.
Cyber security measures are constantly changing and improving, so it’s vital to stay vigilant to avoid disasters that prevent your business from properly operating.
While it may not seem like it, another one of the advantages of technology upgrades are increasing overall employee productivity and efficiency.
The goal of technology has always been to automate processes and increase efficiency for its users. If your employees are working with old technologies that are holding them back, your computer systems are doing the exact opposite of what they were designed to do.
New technologies are faster and contain features that can only improve your business’s efficiency, plus they often allow you to more easily scale and grow operations as needed.
Devices and software eventually wear out and become obsolete—regardless of how well you care for them—so it may simply be time to upgrade your business IT systems.
Technology upgrades can make your systems more efficient and reliable for you and your team to use for your day to day responsibilities.
For example, if your team is utilizing a new software it may be incompatible with outdated devices because they don’t have the system requirements needed to run new applications. Even if the software does work, it will likely run slowly or not run all of its features on the old device. With upgraded systems, your team will be able to focus on the task at hand without concerns for technology interruptions.
Equipping your employees with the latest technology will increase their efficiency which saves time for your business overall. As they say, time is money, so in turn this will also reduce your expenses.
Additionally, while technology upgrades may sound expensive, older systems often have more issues that require downtime and costly repairs. The price of these issues often outweighs that of the investment required for upgrades.
For example, new servers can offer substantial operational cost savings over time because your teams will be able to access information and accomplish tasks quicker than before.
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Over the past few years, technology has become absolutely essential to businesses operating in every industry.
One of the best ways for you to get a competitive advantage over your peers is through innovative technology. Whether it’s implementing a new client management system to improve customer service or upgrading your servers to streamline business processes, new technology can take your business to the next level.
Remember: Technology is constantly changing, so it’s important to invest wisely in IT systems and services that will give you the right competitive advantage.
With less than half (41%) of small businesses and only about a quarter (27%) of enterprises requiring employees to return to the office, it’s vital to provide your employees with business technology that’s optimized for the modern remote workplace. [2]
Technology upgrades can provide you with the extra remote capabilities that you need for your business such as cloud-based solutions to keep data safe and accessible from anywhere or laptops equipped with cameras and microphones for remote workers.
At NeverBlue IT, we have the technical expertise and large-scale migration experience to manage your upgrade project from start to finish, thanks in part to our comprehensive range of IT solutions and trusted service partners such as Dell, HP Enterprise, and Microsoft.
We can help you with a variety of technology upgrades, including:
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Sources:
1: Finances Online | 50 Crucial IT Statistics You Must Know: 2023 Data Analysis & Market Share
