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Properly
configured networks are key to a functioning IT
infrastructure. They should be monitored and sized
accordingly otherwise your network will become a bottleneck
in the information sharing process.
Employees
can slow down once in a while, but a network setup by IT
House will not. Network traffic happens, but a proactive
service partner will quickly adjust your network to minimize
the common usage peaks. Like an annoying part-time
investment consultant that you meet at a business networking
function some computer service providers recommend that you
spend all your IT budget on the most powerful server you can
afford with redundant power supplies, synchronized flashing
indicator lights etc.
However they fail to mention regardless of how powerful
these servers are that your employees will only use a
fraction of the resources available and paid for because
your current network only allows a limited few users to
slowly connect to these servers.
A true computer service partner will consult you on what
usually are small changes to the network setup that result
in the best use of your current IT assets.
When you
upgrade a server for added features you must always pay
attention to other components like client workstation
software and the network connections to make sure you can
actually take advantage of your big or small capital
investment.
Be aware of
computer "box movers" that moonlight as IT consultants as
they are just trying to meet their sales quota in a very
competitive environment. A clear warning signal is any
computer shop that recommends new major hardware or software
upgrades before spending the time to talk with you about
your actual business requirement or make an on-site visit.
Anyone can
quote you on a specific product, but only an experienced
computer consultant and team of technicians can make a valid
recommendation with the big picture including the network in
mind. Talk today with one of our computer service
professionals about a long term "always up" network
environment that is secure, has multiple easy local or
mobile connectivity options and is sized for the ever
increasing data exchange requirements of new business
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