Information technology should be viewed as both a strategic investment and a managed expense, rather than merely a line-item cost. Those investments, like high-speed internet and up-to-date software, directly contribute to improved productivity and human capital efficiency.
Just as you might maintain your vehicle, it is critical to pay attention to regular upkeep for IT infrastructure, including cleaning, updates, and maintenance, to avoid critical failures.
A critical area to focus on importance is cybersecurity. That investment, specifically email filtering and phishing protection, can safeguard against business disruption. We also recommend incremental cloud backups to enable recovery from specific points in time following a cyberattack. Utilizing cloud-based tools like OneDrive and SharePoint to ensure data accessibility and business continuity even if physical devices fail.
For proactive budgeting, even small and medium sized businesses should plan for hardware replacements on a three-year cycle, similar to large enterprises, to prevent unexpected expenses and maintain competitiveness.
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Philipp Emma | philipp@psntech.com | 313-715-3421 (cell)