Saving Time & Money by Being Proactive

When we onboard new clients, a common theme among our early conversations is that by taking action early, businesses can save themselves a lot of time and effort in the long run. A proactive approach to IT will keep your business technology healthy, enabling you to be as agile as you need to be. However, many businesses take a more reactive approach, which can lead to expensive emergencies and frustrated team members. This blog is going to detail how being proactive will save you time and money in the long run.

Security

Cybersecurity is the most important area to stay proactive in. The cost of a data breach of ransomware attack is huge both financially and reputationally, nevermind the reactive work of recovering what was lost.

There are three ways to proactively stay ahead of the curve. Firstly, train employees on security basics, like how to spot phishing emails or password hygiene. Secondly, conduct regular penetration tests to understand where your technical vulnerabilities are. And thirdly, ensure all users regularly update their machines and software when prompted.

Avoiding and Minimising Downtime

Unplanned downtime is incredibly expensive. It can happen when servers unexpectedly fail, machines can't handle new software, or networks aren't capable of their requirements.

Proactive monitoring tools can detect warning signs for all of the above. Addressing these issues prevents them before they become a real problem, and minimise the chance of downtime.

Extending Hardware Lifespan

Proactive maintenance costs far less than purchasing new machines. Regular check ups will show you if your machine needs a new RAM component, or more memory. Proactively maintaining hardware through routine cleaning, updates, and upgrades will extend its lifespan and improve performance.

Prevent downtime by being proactive with your business technology. By being proactive, you ensure your business avoids unexpected issues, saving time and money while keeping your team productive.