Suffolk Computer Consultants, Inc. Blog

This time of year is known for its traditions, from the foods we eat to the rituals we carry out, and the songs we sing. In light of this, we wanted to put together a managed IT-friendly version to get into the spirit.

Disruptions to your operations are no longer a possibility, but an inevitability. Situations like natural disasters, major IT failures, and security breaches happen every day for businesses all over the world, and you can bet that each of them is scrambling to minimize downtime to keep their reputations and bottom lines in check. What they might not know is that a business continuity strategy is at the heart of any successful recovery, and despite what you might think, it’s easier to carry out than you might suspect.

Over the next week or so, countless gingerbread houses will be created and then consequently destroyed. During that initial creative process, you’ll get to see careful preparation and precision, which should yield a longer-lasting, more sustainable product. You can apply a similar philosophy to handling your business’ data; with the right structures in place (like the 3-2-1 rule for data backup), you’ll find that your data is more resilient, sound, and less prone to, well, crumbling.

Does your business view its IT as just another necessary expense? Many small businesses think of IT as a simple box to check, a cost center that eats into profits and breaks down too frequently to actually yield a return on investment. We have news for you; modern IT management gives you a means not only to maintain the status quo, but to grow into a business that remains competitive in the long term.

As a business owner, you understand the need for harmony and efficiency. Whether it's the smooth operation of your supply chain, the flow of customers through your store, or the synchronization of your sales and marketing teams, when everything works together, your business sings.

Now, apply that same principle to the invisible but vital engine of your modern company: Information Technology (IT).