The Biggest Tech Problems Causing Downtime In Your Office
Do you feel like your office has been hit by halt after halt as of late? Is it, more often than not, some kind of tech problem that seems to be at the bottom of it? Here, we’re going to take a look at some of the most frequent tech issues that can hit offices and, more importantly, what you can do about them so that they don’t majorly hold back productivity for your team.
Slowdown and freezing
If your team is commonly experiencing their workstations lagging, slowing down, or freezing up on them, there could be a host of issues. There might be issues with the software or operating system not being properly installed, memory hardware like RAM starting to degrade, or the computer’s storage simply being too full. For long-term issues like this, it’s always wise to outsource to IT support providers. They are going to be able to help pinpoint the issue for the vast majority of issues.
Losing connection
Many of us rely on the internet to get our work done, especially if we’re using online storage and Cloud software to help connect across a vast network of workstations. As such, when you lose internet access, it can be as if you have lost all of your work tools in one swoop. Troubleshooting your connection and getting in touch with your provider to find solutions should be the first step, but getting your hands on a backup internet connection can help ensure that even when one method of getting online fails, your team has another way to access the tools they need to work.
Printing problems
The printer is the beating heart of many an office. If your office is using paper the traditional way for both internal organization as well as creating documents for communication, both internal and external, you might need a working printer to get through the day. Replacement printers are always an option if yours is starting to have problems more often than it works normally. However, it’s always worth looking at getting it serviced by your provider, first. It can be a lot cheaper to simply find a replacement part than to replace a whole printer.
Security issues
If you have had even one experience of losing access to your data or tech as the result of a virus or some other security threat, then you need to make sure that you’re investing in thorough and comprehensive digital security for your business. This includes not just professional-level anti-malware software as well as firewalls for your network, but you are going to want to look at the possibility of working with a digital security expert to help monitor for threats and train your team how to ensure they don’t leave their own workstations vulnerable to attack.
Downtime is an issue that needs to be taken seriously. Every time work halts, you’re losing money, even if your team might be raring to go. Invest in the tech support and resources you need to keep things running smoothly.
