We have all dealt with technology that is barely hanging on by a thread. You find yourself holding your breath, working diligently, and silently hoping that your device is up-to-task the next morning. We understand that comparing, purchasing, or just finding the funds to update your business technology can be a daunting task. Afterall, our devices cannot work on sheer willpower alone. No matter how much we might hope that to be the case.
Find the culprit.
Before you make an event out of chucking your old PCs out the office window, it is important that you take the time to do some investigating. While it might not be in your wheelhouse to fix a technological issue, knowing the circumstances around when an issue occurs can greatly help the problem-solving process. This way an MSP (managed service provider) like Vodigy, can more easily get you back up and running.
You may also find that going through a simple checklist of common problem-solving techniques ends up fixing the issue altogether. Especially when it comes to the matter of slow performance and crashing applications. A lot of the time, by simply clearing out your hard drive, caches, and file folders a devices performance can be greatly improved.
If you have already walked through all the basic problem-solving techniques you can handle and your office technology is still experiencing issues, it may be time to call in the big guns. An MSP like Vodigy can help to assess, diagnose, and solve technology related issues.
When it comes down to it, it might just be time to replace your technology. But never fear! Updating your technology does not have to be a grueling endeavor. You can let an MSP, like Vodigy, do all the heavy lifting and your business can enjoy the benefits of improved technology.
Schedules are your friend.
Sometimes no matter how well we care for our various devices, they will eventually need replacing. We recommend maintaining a regular tech update schedule. On average you should strive for replacing your PC every four years, servers every seven years, and networks every ten years.
Businesses might find that preemptively replacing technology before issues arise saves not only money but time as well. Afterall, replacing your technology on your own schedule and with your own budget is probably much preferred.
One other thing worth noting is that sometimes software and other technology evolves faster than our devices are ready for. In these cases, you may need to replace your devices earlier than you were anticipating. While it may seem like a hassle, in the end using devices equipped to handle the software and applications your employees need to be successful is worth every penny.
Can my business still run while you update our technology?
The short answer is yes, for the most part. Technology has come a long way as far as installation, updating, and ease of access. While some installations may take your business temporarily offline, they can be done in a manner that least affects your productivity. Whether that is during off hours or at quiet time during the business week.
Another big worry some companies may have is making sure data is transferred successfully. With our extensive experience in data preservation, you can be assured that your data will be transferred with the utmost care. We also provide cloud technology services to securely back-up your data, that way in the event of almost any catastrophe, your data remains safe.
It’s worth it!
We understand that one of the number one obstacles businesses face when purchasing new technology is the cost. Good and reliable technology can sometimes come with a hefty price tag, but when you purchase the right gear it may become an invaluable resource for your company.
However, by partnering with Vodigy you can rest assured that the right technology was purchased for at the right price for your business. We specialize in propelling small and medium businesses into success by equipping you with the most reliable and cutting-edge technology possible.
Reach out today to schedule your free technology assessment!
