Have you ever stopped to think what would happen to your business if all of your computers suddenly went down? Do you have any idea what the revenue loss would be? How fast could you get the network up and running again? Would you know who to call? These questions and of course, many more, are top-of-mind in many 2010 planning meetings this year when it comes to IT budgeting.
Right now, many companies are now finding they need to implement no-fail solutions into their 2010 business plans and to do that, they need to first
survey their IT network's current state-of-affairs. In fact, the topic has become some popular on the Internet, that a
downtime calculator has been created to estimate exactly what an unexpected computer downtime emergency could cost individuals and businesses alike. What's more, a small hiccup in your computer network and you could loose mountains of
data that's hard to reproduce. There are many things to consider when reducing your 2010 downtime.
Steps to More Computer Up time in 2010
1) Have a Network Audit Performed.
If you have never had your current computer network system audited, you may be placing your company at risk for major computer-related issues. Many businesses who may or may not have an IT department in place, elect to have companies like
MDL Technology, LLC, perform a network audit. When they review your computer network system they implement an intensive diagnostic and planning service that checks critical components of your network to ensure that it's running at peak performance and protected from data loss, downtime viruses and even security breaches.
2) Implement a Managed Services Program.
It never fails, you've installed virus software, you've cleaned our your unwanted email and gone as far as to even delete your Internet surfing history, and your computer network still crashes. While all these are important things to implement, they still fall short of the more robust protection a
Managed Services program can provide. A Managed Services program monitors a company's network 24/7 and provides software updates, fixes and often times monthly service for a monthly fixed fee. Because of the known cost, many business owners choose to go with a Managed Services program because the don't want the hassle of managing the constant IT needs and being uncertain how much to allot each month for repairs. The program removes that concern.
3) Make Sure You Have Dependable Data Back-up.
When it comes to the data stored on every computer you own or that exists in your business, it's important that it is protected and backed-up daily. If you don't currently have a back-up action plan in place, 2010 is the year to do so. Imagine how costly it can be to pay someone to re key your data, or make an emergency call to a computer network repair person only to be told there's nothing they can do. Back-up is paramount. The best part is, there are
many options out there. You can do on site, off-site, online, and even purchase external back-up sources so that your data is secure. Many IT outsource companies provide this for individuals and business owners alike. What's more, the cost of data back-up today is pennies compared to the fortune it might cost tomorrow to retrieve it.
2010 can be the year your business shines. Putting your IT concerns behind you is a great start. The IT professionals at MDL Technology would be happy to provide even more tips on what can help your company run a more protective 2010, give us a call at 816.781.3006 or
send us an email at mdryer@mdltechnology.com .
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MDL Technology, LLC is a Kansas City-based company that creates computer networking solutions to help make running a business easier. We partner with companies to design, build and install network systems to fit the needs of their organization. Once up and running, we train their associates and keep the network running smoothly to help meet the needs of the company. Our number one goal is to help our clients be successful.
