Whether you are part of a small local business with a handful of employees or represent an international corporation, IT is an integral part of virtually every business. As such a vital part of success in the modern age of technology, it’s important to identify the ways in which your business IT is working and how it could be failing. Many businesses make the same common mistakes that impede business growth and operations, ultimately costing time and money.

Security breaches and hacks such as viruses, malware, spyware, and ransomware can have devastating effects on a business. Damage can range from a brief outage to a catastrophic loss of data that can result in a business having to close its doors forever. Effective employee training, regular software updates, Backup as a Service (BaaS), and Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS) are all part of a comprehensive IT security plan. Simply put, you should not skip security for your business.

There are two common mistakes that businesses make when planning and purchasing their IT infrastructure: purchasing equipment and services for the short-term only, and refusing to upgrade outdated infrastructure.

Your business IT is an investment — one that should grow and adapt with your business. Some companies tend to purchase cheaper products to reduce IT costs. In the long run, these products can end up costing more as they are not designed with longevity in mind. Your less than ideal tech can have a negative impact on your productivity right now and may have to be upgraded sooner than necessary. Keep in mind that while premier IT is an investment, it does not have to be out of reach. There are customizable, affordable options that can scale with your business. For example, cloud-based services can save you money on on-site equipment, add an additional layer of security, and streamline business operations.

An initial investment in quality, scalable IT will save your money in the long-term, but what if your current IT is outdated? Even though you have made an investment in your current tech, you are still in a similar situation to a business that is purchasing tech for the first time. Your current tech may be adequate and just need upgrading, or you may need to invest in a complete overhaul that will provide an opportunity for growth. If you are waiting to upgrade, it is likely that your business is running slower than necessary and is at risk for security breaches.

As tech becomes more integral to business operations, it affects nearly every aspect of your business. This means that sub-par IT will have a negative impact, both internally and externally. Slow or inadequate IT will lower employee morale, erode your reputation, disappoint clients/customers, and ultimately, impact your bottom line. Investing in IT is investing in your whole business.

As a premier Managed Hosting Provider (MHP), SingularisIT believes that your business IT should be trouble-free, operating seamlessly in the background, enhancing and business productivity. Unfortunately, this is not the case for every business. Our White-Glove IT Services guarantee affordable, customizable, and expertly configured IT for large and small businesses, and everything in between.