Do You Find Your Business Challenging?

On an average day, many clients mention the numerous challenges they face as small- to mid-sized businesses. Often, it's just a passing comment or maybe a story of a few weeks past. What is interesting about these conversations is that implementing a technology strategy can often solve the issue.

Challenge #1: "Our company's network continually goes down when I am out of the office. It's not dependable and is starting to really cut into what was once a profitable bottom line. What can we do?"

Soultion #1: If you're finding that keeping your network running smoothly is a constant burden to your IT department, implementing a managed services program could help your company to reduce costly emergency IT calls. With a managed services program, businesses benefit from 24/7 network monitoring, virus scans and updates, faster performance and often the reduction of computer glitches that can cause extensive downtime for a company. Here's a brief case study on how a Managed Services program, when implemented and outsourced correctly can make a huge difference on the way a company works.

Challenge #2: Staffing our IT department is always a challenge. We want top-notch professionals, but aren't sure where to find them.

Solution #2: Many businesses are looking to outsource their IT departments. Through outsourcing, businesses can bring on highly-qualified IT professionals and benefit from their expertise without worrying about staffing a department. Outsourced IT professionals track their time hourly, so it's easy for business owners to forecast future IT costs and predict end of year costs. What's more, outsourced IT professionals keep up-to-date on the latest technology advances as it gives them a competitive edge.

Challenge #3: We are moving to a new location and have 300 computers that need to move with us. What can we do to keep our IT department of two from working overtime?

Solution #3: When it comes to moving a business' computers, it's more than just a few cable issues here and there. By outsourcing your computer networking IT needs like relocation, a outsourced computer network provider can predict the roadblocks you might face as they come into contact with many of the same issues on a day-to-day basis. If you haven't worked with an outsourced IT department and are facing a relocation, make sure you bring a layout of your new location, mark the locations of outlets, determine the best place for the printers and determine the number of computers to be installed.

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.