At Revolution Networks, we understand all too well the need to make your business operate as efficiently as possible. It only makes sense that this extends to your computer systems and, specifically, their operating systems. Windows 10 is one of the most streamlined and reliable ones out there, the prime and only candidate for most businesses aiming to get things done as simply and quickly as possible. However, there are some tricks you can use to multitask and be even more productive on Windows 10, and here are a few key ones to get you started.
Snap Assist
To avoid having to switch between open windows, losing precious time, try making the very most of your screen real estate with Windows 10’s Snap Assist feature. To do this, simply drag a window to one of your screen’s side edges and it will auto-snap to your desktop. Your other recent windows will then be displayed as thumbnails in the other half of the display,
Small business owners face many challenges when it comes to efficiency and keeping expenses manageable due to their limited resources. Since it is usually impossible to hire enough professionals to manage each segment of a small business due to the employer contributions on payroll as well as the salaries, managed services are becoming a popular means of having access to the necessary knowledge and experience required at manageable contract rates.
Managed IT services are an area of particular importance to small business owners. Although information technology resources are the mainstay of most businesses these days, hiring a full-time professional that specializes in IT is just not feasible for most small business owners. Managed IT services offer fast and reliable help for a pre-set monthly fee.
Aside from maintaining computer and phone systems that are fast and reliable, managed services for IT also enables you and your employees the ability to access data remotely which is crucial when you and your employees are on the move.
Keeping your company’s operational expenses manageable is challenging at the best of times, and with today’s focus on everything digital your IT expenses can easily become bigger than your budget. There are ways to reduce IT expenditures significantly through careful planning, however, simply cutting costs isn’t necessarily the best method. It’s getting the best “bang for your buck” that creates financial efficiencies, and managed services is a primary way of doing that. Here’s how it helps:
Keeping IT Current
Information technology is constantly evolving and new developments make it difficult to keep up with the pace of change. To reap the benefits of IT such as improved efficiency and a real competitive advantage, it’s necessary to continually analyze and identify areas for improvement. You also need to update and upgrade your systems regularly, and having the knowledge and experience to make the right decisions for your company is essential to be able to do so. By investing in managed services you can focus on running your business,
The I.T. demands of any business, no matter how big or small, can eventually start to take a toll on your efficiency and productivity. As your business grows you may find your resources are being stretched in an effort to use current staff to assist you with your I.T. demands, or worse you are spreading yourself thin trying to do it on your own. Here are six practical reasons your business needs an I.T. managed services plan.
Your business depends on your clients and customers to pay your bills. If you are unable to provide the service your clients demand they will start to bail on you. You may get away with a few glitches, but if it continues you will start to frustrate your clients. You can also reach many more new customers with an efficient, professional website as well as provide real time service solutions with automated customer service tools. All of these things require I.T. experts for perfect function and accessibility for staff and clients.