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For years, people have been worrying that the internet will atomize social relationships and undermine in-person meetings. But in the current crisis, that is what we need to do. Businesses and their customers have to separate themselves from everyone else, for the benefit of our civilization.
Yes, it sounds incredibly weird to say that, but these are unprecedented times. We’ve not seen anything like this for more than a hundred years.
It is at times like these that you suddenly become grateful for the little things in your life. Having food in the fridge is no longer something that a lot of people will be able to take for granted.
The internet is another of these “little things” that suddenly makes you feel a whoosh of gratitude, especially if you run a business. No, you can’t go and meet clients, but at least you can chat with them over Zoom and Skype. And no, you can’t take orders in person, but you can take them over the web. That’s something, at least!
The Virus Makes Maintaining Your IT Network Even More Essential
Keeping your IT network up and running in the current circumstances, therefore, is even more mission-critical than a month ago. Without your computer operating at full pelt, your business is dead in the water.
Looking after your IT in a mass lockdown, though, is a challenge. When you are trying to protect your people, it doesn’t make sense having a bunch of IT staff bombing around your site, putting their virus-covered hands over mice and keyboards. That’s a surefire way to increase infectivity in your organization. What you need is something a little more “hands-off.”
Why Firms Need To Outsource Now
For this reason, many firms are turning to managed services. These agencies take care of your system remotely, ensuring that everything remains up and running throughout the duration of the virus.
Remember, this new plague isn’t something that will go away in a few weeks. With each passing day, that best-case scenario appears increasingly unlikely. Lockdowns and social distancing will probably last for many months – perhaps even as long as next year, cutting into your capacity to meet with your staff and customers.
Your IT network, therefore, needs to be in tip-top shape to cope with the increased demands that it will face over the coming months. As customers and staff conduct their business online, outdated networks without sufficient capacity will buckle under the strain of demand. In the worst-case scenario, they could crash, leaving you high and dry.
The internet is a godsend for business, but you still need to prepare now for the demands that will inevitably follow. If your colleagues need to work from home, then you may need to adjust the type of software that you use or increase your cloud presence. Workers need to be able to access all their critical files and documents so that they can continue doing their jobs through this challenging period. Setting yourself up for success, therefore, is vital.
This is a collaborative post.
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