Businesses delay upgrading their IT for the very same reason many individuals continue to drive their vehicle even though the “check engine” light is illuminated.
“it still works”
Until it doesn’t.
We experience this phenomenon frequently as part of our work at Risetech Partners. As computers slow down, servers begin to malfunction. At some point employees will develop what they believe are unique solutions simply to be able to print a PDF file or access WiFi.
Everyday, underutilized computer systems and outdated technology slowly eat into employee productivity. A couple of minutes lost per employee can quickly add up to a loss of several hours of productivity by each employee when you consider all of the employees working within a single business.
Additionally, older computer systems will typically no longer receive security patches. This essentially translates to locking your front door while your home is occupied and hoping no one takes advantage of that opportunity.
It is a fact that most emergency it services cost substantially more than proactively using a managed service provider (msp) for Managed IT Services. Most do not want to pay for emergency IT Support because waiting until the last minute (i.e., when the system fails during normal operating hours) almost always does not provide the least expensive solution.
You don’t have to replace every piece of hardware and software at once. What is important is that you create a strategy prior to an emergency situation develops.
If you are fed-up with struggling through everyday life with old equipment, please call Risetech Partners in Milwaukee for Managed IT Services and cyber security consulting to help keep your business productive.