One of the constant challenges facing all businesses is management of computer hardware. In the final analysis it comes down to economics and risk of failure. The failure factor can be mitigated through regular external backups and life-cycle management. The emphasis on "external backups" cannot be understated. Whether you like it or not, your entire operation is at risk within your IT structure -- accounting, compliance, HR, scheduling.... It's all there. Or worse, it's all not there! If you are not making daily off-site back-ups, your risk is not adequately managed. Shaggy Dog will discuss your options with you and assist you in establishing a protocol that best fits your organization. To further reduce your failure risk it is important to address hardware life-cycles. This is the economic side of the equation. Understanding this process and planning for it can make it a smooth process both from an operational perspective as well as an economic view. Shaggy Dog will work with you and your IT department or consultant to help you establish the best schedule for your organization. Virtually all of the Dell business class products that Shaggy Dog handles come with a three year next day on site warranty. Taking advantage of this can result in a substantial reduction in your IT overhead while assuring you that you will always have the most reasonably up-to-date hardware available. Contact Shaggy Dog to discuss your IT strategy. |