• Home
  • Contact
  • Privacy
  • Business
  • Companies
  • Economics
  • Education
  • Entrepreneur
  • Investments
  • Marketing
  • Politics
  • Markets & Finance
  • More!
    • Science
    • Entertainment
BREAKING NEWS
5 Exciting Careers In The Field Of Aviation
Managing Time: 3 Employee Distractions that You Can Control
Lost Sales: Business Flaws that Make Customers Buy Elsewhere
Manage Machinists? 4 Tips for Keeping Your Workers Safe in the Shop
Happy and Hardworking—What You Can Do to Show Employees You Care
Affording Focus: How to Buy Your Business Freedom from Small Distractions
A Firm Foundation: 3 Rookie Mistakes That Crumble New Businesses
4 Real Estate Marketing Tips To Organically Increase Word-of-Mouth Leads
Employees in the Danger Zone? 4 Strategies for Improving Workplace Safety
Get the Word Out: How to Communicate Better with Your Customers
Most Perfect Forex Bonus in 2019

Business Bytes: Common Tech Problems Your Company Might Run Into

Posted On 25 Apr 2016
By : Kandace H
Comment: Off

Technology is pervasive and now impacts businesses both large and small. Both hardware and software are now available to and affordable for all, and technological advances have done much to aid in productivity and data management. Unfortunately, as many say, “It’s a gadget. Gadgets break.” Having technology means having technological troubles at some point. Here are a few that businesses run into often.

Business Bytes Common Tech Problems Your Company Might Run Into

The Technology Treadmill

Embracing technology is a must in today’s competitive marketplace, but once you do you’ll be in a state of constant motion. Technology is always changing and advancing, which is a blessing for those needing new and better ways to perform certain tasks but a curse when you’re forced to buy software yet again only to discover it won’t work with your existing infrastructure. The key to clearing this hurdle is to plan upgrades carefully to minimize backwards compatibility issues. Upgrade only when you truly need to and do so carefully.

Security Problems

It seems there are stories in the news every day about hackers attacking large retailers and stealing customer information. Even small businesses often store credit card data, credit information and other sensitive data that cybercriminals could take advantage of. These businesses are all at risk of cyberattacks and other security problems. These problems can include ransomware attacks, which a specialist from LANDESK says use malicious email attachments and links to install malware on computers. Never assume that you’re too small to be an attractive target for hackers or that your security is good enough. Invest in highly rated software programs, develop policies and procedures for data protection and periodically audit your security measure to ensure they stay current as technology changes.

Outdated Technology

Though you should update only when you need to and not be lured by shiny but potentially unnecessary perks of new tech, it is important to upgrade when you need to. Truly outdated technology is often slow, clumsy and frustrating to use. It is estimated that updating old technology alone can allow your employees to be 5% more productive each day. You need not jump on every technological advance as it trends, but do listen when employees express frustration and current systems make it clear they’re no longer up to the task.

Improper Data Backup

Critical data is, by definition, critical to the operation of a business. According to TechRepublic, the chances of a business failing within the next two years jump to an astounding 90% when critical data is lost and not recovered. Fifty percent are forced to fold as soon as the data is lost. If these statistics haven’t prompted you to fire off an email to your IT department and make sure you’re backup systems are adequate, check your pulse. It is absolutely imperative that your backup systems be reliable and properly utilized to back-up the right data on an ongoing basis. Backup systems are not an arena in which you want to bargain shop.

Related posts:

  1. Will Computer Mouses Go Extinct?
  2. Advantages Of Outsourcing Startup Development
  3. How Local Storage Can Save Your Business Money
  4. How To Boost Up Your Small Business With Technology
About the Author
Kandace is a professional freelance writer with a passion for helping small businesses and families reach financial stability.
  • google-share
Previous Story

7 Ways To Keep Your Business Organized

Next Story

Working from Home In Style

Recent Posts

  • Managing Time: 3 Employee Distractions that You Can Control
  • Lost Sales: Business Flaws that Make Customers Buy Elsewhere
  • Manage Machinists? 4 Tips for Keeping Your Workers Safe in the Shop
  • Happy and Hardworking—What You Can Do to Show Employees You Care
  • Affording Focus: How to Buy Your Business Freedom from Small Distractions
  • A Firm Foundation: 3 Rookie Mistakes That Crumble New Businesses
  • 4 Real Estate Marketing Tips To Organically Increase Word-of-Mouth Leads
  • Employees in the Danger Zone? 4 Strategies for Improving Workplace Safety
  • Get the Word Out: How to Communicate Better with Your Customers
  • Most Perfect Forex Bonus in 2019
  • 3 Ways To Monetize Your Digital Content
  • 4 HR Secrets That Will Get You A Reliable Position
  • Know Your Rights: Racial Discrimination and Victimisation
  • 4 Exclusive Advantages to Working Remotely
  • Electrical Issues in the Office: Troubleshooting

Categories

  • Business
  • Companies
  • Economics
  • Education
  • Entertainment
  • Entrepreneur
  • Investments
  • Marketing
  • Markets & Finance
  • Politics
  • Science
  • Tech

Archives

  • February 2019
  • January 2019
  • December 2018
  • November 2018
  • October 2018
  • September 2018
  • August 2018
  • July 2018
  • June 2018
  • May 2018
  • April 2018
  • March 2018
  • February 2018
  • January 2018
  • December 2017
  • November 2017
  • October 2017
  • September 2017
  • August 2017
  • July 2017
  • June 2017
  • May 2017
  • April 2017
  • March 2017
  • February 2017
  • January 2017
  • December 2016
  • November 2016
  • October 2016
  • September 2016
  • August 2016
  • July 2016
  • June 2016
  • May 2016
  • April 2016
  • March 2016
  • February 2016
  • January 2016
  • December 2015
  • November 2015
  • October 2015
  • September 2015
  • August 2015
  • July 2015
  • June 2015
  • May 2015
  • April 2015
  • March 2015
  • February 2015
  • January 2015
  • December 2014
  • October 2014
  • September 2014
  • July 2014
  • April 2014
  • March 2014
  • February 2014
  • January 2014
  • December 2013
  • November 2013
  • October 2013
  • September 2013
  • August 2013
  • July 2013

Pages

  • Contact
  • HomePage
  • Privacy