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Technology to be thankful for
Technology means different things for different people --- for some, it’s a hobby; for others it is an invaluable tool they couldn’t live without. Regardless of your personal connection with technology, it certainly helps us run efficient businesses and lead with excellence. With feedback from staff and clients, we put together the following list of technologies in which we are thankful. Are you aware of the tools you have at your disposal?
Remote Connections
We don’t have to get up to change the television channel anymore. And there are some days we don’t even need to go into the office to get our work done! It’s wonderful and possible thanks to our ability to log on remotely to our network from somewhere other than our office. With a computer, internet connection, and simple remote set-up, we’re in and able to be productive whenever we choose to be! Many businesses are using remote capabilities to allow employees to work from a location that minimizes distractions while maximizing time (such as their home or library). And it allows work hours to become more flexible and employees to effectively utilize personal and professional time. This trend is only sure to grow as public wireless networks become more available and as the workforce continues to appreciate a more flexible work arrangement.
Total Back-Up Solutions
If you have ever lost data, you know how helpless of a feeling it is. Maybe your computer system crashed or a file was corrupted, causing you to lose countless hours of work and information. Previously, business leaders looked to tape back-up systems to ensure their information was safe in the event of a disaster. But how could you be certain that an employee remembered to perform the back-up, that the tape actually worked, or that it was appropriately labeled and taken somewhere secure? All of these unknowns led to the development of worry-free remote back-up systems. Integrity now offers our clients what we call “Total Back-Up” which includes instant back-ups (every 15 minutes) and data storage in two separate, secure locations. It offers you hands-off management and, in the case of a disaster or malfunction, complete and instant data recovery. Thanks to this technology, business owners and leaders can sleep at night knowing their data is safe.
Remote Monitoring & Fix Options
With the power and reach of today’s technology, our mentality has shifted from what if individuals can break into our network to when they do will we know and how will we respond. Businesses need to adopt a model of protect-detect-respond in order to prevent major information losses and security breaches. To help businesses manage these potential security risks, remote monitoring and fix options have become a new go-to service. With the right technology and systems in place, we can monitor your network from our office to detect any potential threats and work to eliminate those threats immediately. And, because we can remotely log on to your network, we don’t have to send a technician out to correct problems, saving us time and you dollars for any needed remediation. These technologies offer businesses a more efficient model of preventing and correcting problems, maximizing productivity and promoting a better allocation of resources.
Advanced Software Applications
Software and applications that help facilitate effective communication, enable collaboration, and promote the sharing of information are now accessible and affordable for medium and small-sized businesses. This “intelligence” was once a technology for the big corporate players who had lots of dollars and resources to devote to customized application development. Now, the technology is available through systems such as Microsoft SharePoint which, with appropriate customization, can meet multiple needs throughout an organization. For example, instead of a business owner having to manually pull information from multiple systems (such as multiple Excel spreadsheets that may or may not offer accurate data) to make important business decisions, customized platforms can report and display real-time data efficiently and effectively in one location. Business owners and leaders can make important decisions by transforming data into intelligence. At Integrity, it’s what we call Total Intelligence. We are excited as many of our own clients are seeing the great advantages of this technology and are benefitting from enhanced communication, increased productivity, and ultimately, increased revenue.
Are you taking advantage of any or all of these technologies? If you are not or feel like you don’t know where to begin – we have yet another thing to be thankful for: technology experts who can help you sift through all options! A great business technology consultant can help you put the information you need to lead at your fingertips so you can continue to move your business forward. Now, that is something to be thankful for!
Online Resources to be Thankful For
If you feel lost when it comes to technology, there are many online resources that can help simplify jargon and explain technology in terms of how it can help you run a more productive and efficient business. Integrity Technology Solutions offers an online Business Resource Center at www.integrityts.com that offers CEOs valuable information about using technology to push their businesses forward.
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