How New Orleans IT Service Support Businesses

Posted by BIOS Technologies on June 16th, 2016

Businesses are focused on their core services and consumers. Generally, they do not have the time or expertise to adequately attended to all of the IT matters that arise. That is why they need the ongoing support from a solid New Orleans IT service. These are a few business missteps and ways that IT companies, such as BIOS Technologies, can support business operations.

Many companies, particularly small businesses, go with technical support entirely. They may rely on a friend or a staff member to provide advice and support when systems don’t function properly or slow to speeds that hamper productivity. Others may turn to the hardware/software manufacturer’s phone support and find that the only solution is to reinstall the product. Not only may the company lose important data, they are also losing time that could be spent on their core business function. These are not efficient ways to get the IT support that businesses need. They are reactive responses to problems that arise.

IT companies in New Orleans, such as BIOS Technologies, provide ongoing technical support. They also provide systems maintenance that prevents problems from occurring and bring operations to a halt. They get to know a business’ needs so that the most appropriate solutions can be recommended. In the end, it is far more cost and time efficient to engage an expert rather than attempting to do it all in house.

Another area where small businesses run into issues is around a lack of standardization of hardware and software. Ongoing support for out dated computer systems can be costly. This combined with an uncoordinated mix of software complicates troubleshooting when problems arise. Also, different software packages will have different license renewal dates and may not all be compatible with each other. This makes it much more complicated to ensure that operations run smoothly and efficiently. A strategic IT and technology consultant can assist with coordinating a schedule for hardware to be replaced within an appropriate lifecycle. They can also help businesses standardize their hardware components and software applications. Finally, they can work with vendors to get the best price available for clients.

In the US, large companies lose approximately 2.2% of their income annually due to security issues. Many smaller companies either disregard technology security or do enough to prevent issues. The results of a security breach may include loss of company data, robotic attacks, or even worse, loss of customer data. A data breach that includes the compromise of customer information will put the company in a very difficult situation and result in the loss of sales and consumer trust. A reliable IT company will analyze a business’ network and apply the most appropriate safeguards. They can help create strong password policies throughout the network. They will also regularly update the system with the latest security patches and maintain the network’s firewalls. Their regular security audits will pinpoint any areas that are not sufficiently protected.

Many companies also lack adequate data backup methods. In many cases, lost data may not be recoverable. Even companies that do back up their data may sometimes find that the incorrect data was backed up. A New Orleans IT service can provide consultants to ensure that the appropriate data is backed up in an efficient, regular manner such as in the cloud.

These are all technology issues that companies face every day. Fortunately, they are all avoidable with the right technology partner. IT companies in New Orleans can help businesses stay on the right track so they can focus on their core business.