Managed IT Services are Vital for Businesses, Especially In Carroll County, MD!
This blog post was written by Meghan Callis. She is a student from McDaniel College in the Writing for Main Street class gaining experience with local small businesses.
Carroll County, MD has a long and storied history. Carroll County, MD was created from parts of Baltimore county and Frederick county in 1837 during the civil war. The county was divided between confederate and union supporters. Carroll county was named after Charles Carroll, a signer of the Declaration of Independence. Business has been an important part of the county since its foundation. Computers were invented in the 1950’s, and the world wide web was created in the 1970’s. So, what did businesses do before computers and the internet? Documents were made by typewriters, records were kept in cabinets, accounting was done by hand, pictures and graphs were hand-drawn, and research was done in books.
Today, there are around 4,460 businesses in Carroll County, Maryland. Computers and the internet are essential in the business community in this age. With computers, communication, productivity, and record keeping is made easier. In the 21st century, having a website is vital to helping a business grow and gain customers. Clients now expect to be able to reach a business via email. Accessibility and back-ups of data is also fundamental to business operations. Years ago, businesses likely kept all of their files in a file cabinet. If something were to happen to that file cabinet, their business would fall into jeopardy. Having digital files combined with proper management results in easier disaster recovery and simple accessibility.
Along with computers, having IT support is crucial for any business, whether it is big or small. IT support is a business computer service that provides technical support and business consultations. How exactly does this benefit businesses?
Security and Network Reliability
Data storage and accessibility is vital to an office. IT support ensures:
- Effective data management.
- Network security.
- Monitoring of infrastructure.
- Monitoring usage of computer.
Quality Solutions to Technical Problems
Even the best computer software can have glitches. Having IT services gives you:
- Fast computers.
- Fast response time from Help Desk support.
- Cutting edge backup solutions in event of system failure to minimize delay.
Professional IT Consultants
IT companies give business access to expert professionals who:
- Are familiar with each business’ unique setup.
- Have a wide variety of technical knowledge.
- Can give specialized IT guidance to help businesses grow.
Maximize Profit
Fast and working computers allows for fast and working employees. More work means more money. IT support can provide network services to increase employee efficiency and profit such as:
- Blocking productivity distractions (like Facebook).
- Monitor how employees use their computers.
- Quick recovery in the event of network failure.
Support in various locations
It services provide help in a variety of ways, such as:
- On-site computer support.
- Quick, remote support over the internet.
- Repairs done in our shop, if needed.
Businesses in Carroll County did not always need technology or a company to help them manage it. Now, businesses thrive on proper use of technology paired with dependable support. Unreliable technology is almost as bad as not having technology at all. In retrospect, having an IT service for a business is like having a sail on a sailboat. You need them to keep going!
Thanks for reading.
