Hardware & Software

Hardware and Software Performance Affect Your Bottom Line

Your computer systems, and the programs you run on them, are critical to building a successful business enterprise. But as hardware wears down and software programs fall out of date, they can lower the efficiency of your organization leading to delays, data loss, and lower productivity. Many businesses put off the task of updating their systems until they begin to fail—a decision often more costly than establishing a maintenance and update schedule. And yet, managing these systems in a large organization is a complex task, which is why many turn to us for assistance. We oversee the maintenance of your business’s hardware and software so that your business can run at peak efficiency.

Avoid unexpected downtime through hardware maintenance.

Hardware systems face two major limitations on their life expectancy: the first is the natural deterioration of components over time, and the second is the rate of technological change. Computers, modems, and servers each have parts that wear down over use, and even if they last longer than expected, after a while they will no longer be able to compete with the capabilities of newer hardware.

We can create a replacement schedule for your organization that balances the life expectancy of your hardware against the progress of cutting-edge technologies. We also monitor the performance of your hardware to spot slow players and replace them before they cause delays.

Managed software updates for efficiency and security.

One of the most commonly-exploited security threats businesses face is through software programs that have fallen behind their update schedule. The purpose of many software updates is to patch newly-discovered vulnerabilities in the code, which is why running routine updates is such a critical task. Yet many users delay these updates, especially if they happen during business hours, because it interrupts their workflow. We can work with your organization to create an automated update schedule that happens during off hours, so your systems stay up to date without impacting productivity. We also manage software licenses, so that you never lose track of how many you own or when they expire.