TECHNOLOGY AND YOUR BUSINESS
Opportunities for innovation are created every time technology advances. Organizations that know how to take advantage of innovations and new technologies can gain a competitive edge. Here are a few ways to make technology work for you, so your business can be more efficient and productive.
ASSESS YOUR TECHNOLOGY
Before you throw out all your old hardware for something shiny and new, it’s a good idea to make an assessment. Find out what needs upgrading, what competitive advantage an upgrade may provide, and if you’re using your current technology to its fullest potential. It could be that you don’t even need new technology to optimize your business.
It’s also important to understand how much an upgrade might benefit you. It doesn’t have to provide a huge change, but if it can make life a little easier, it may be worth it. For example, buying a new printer may not have a huge impact on your business, but not having to deal with frequent paper jams would still be beneficial. Remember, technology shouldn’t be creating more work for you.
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TRAIN YOUR EMPLOYEES
More often than not, the potential of business technology is wasted by employees who don’t fully understand how to use it. For example, a new hire may say they know how to use Microsoft Excel, but it’s likely they only know the basics. If you ever ask them if they could take over a project that goes beyond that basic knowledge, they may hesitate.
The last thing you want is for your workers to avoid assignments because they’re too embarrassed to ask questions. Taking the time to ensure your staff has the knowledge they need can make your business more productive.
BE SMART, SHOP WISELY
When it comes to shopping for new technology, it’s a good idea to get advice from an expert – like ITque. You may know what you need to replace, but ITque will help you get the right solution for the job today and into the future.
Check out ITque’s exclusive Tiny Tech Tidbits video series on YouTube for helpful tips and tricks to make technology work for you.
KEEP YOUR BUSINESS SECURE WITH ITQUE
ITque specializes in network and data security. Our technicians have more than 120 years of combined technical IT experience and we use only enterprise-grade endpoint security, backup and disaster recovery and business continuity tools to keep your business up and running. We pride ourselves on providing a comprehensive protection package to guard your network from cyber threats such as phishing attacks, viruses, and other malware.
If you are having trouble with your network or you think your data has become corrupted, please call ITque today. If we act quickly enough, we may be able to save your data and get you back up and running.
Call Scott at ITque today: 408.500.0724.
As your IT partner, ITque will provide valuable technology solutions to help grow your business.