Network Basics for Businesses
Your business has many ongoing needs: to better organise and protect business information, to communicate effectively and professionally with customers and suppliers, and to make the most of your existing computers and office equipment. Introducing the right technology into your business can help you accomplish these goals and save you time and money, keeping you focused on your business, not on technology. The foundation of an effective technology solution starts with a network
What Does a Network Do?
A network is a group of interconnected computers that allows you to more easily share information and resources (such as printers) from one computer to another. This helps you increase employee productivity and reduce costs. For example, with a network, multiple employees can access the Internet or company e-mail at the same time, or share the same fax machine or other office equipment. A network can help you save time and money, protect your business data, and increase efficiencies in your business.
Small businesses that use networks find that the investment pays for itself quickly through increased productivity.
For example, according to a survey published by Forbes, increased employee productivity and reduced operating costs help pay for software and hardware, and installation and support costs on average, within five months. (Source: Forbes “Windows Small Business Server 2003 Out-of-the-Box ROI for Small Business” white paper.)
