Computer technology is a powerful tool that can change the way you do business. Personal computers increase employee productivity and help you manage your growing business.
Although individual PC's are useful, the "connected" office is even more productive. One way of getting connected is to install a network that allows you and your employees to share resources and improve communication. Another way is connecting to the world by linking your local network to the Internet. Doing so allows you to capitalize on the benefits of computing technology-, which can be used to promote your business, compete more effectively and grow.
A network is a group of computers and other devices, such as printers and fax machines, that are physically connected via a local area network, commonly referred to as a LAN. Installing a network in your growing business allows for resource sharing and can increase productivity, decrease cost and improve communication.
Increased Productivity. Installing a network increases productivity by saving people time. For example, storing files on a central computer is a convenient way to share files without having to copy them to floppy disks. Productivity is optimized if each employee has access to a PC.
Decreased Costs. Networks can decrease costs by allowing computers to share expensive equipment (such as printers) and software. Without a network, you may need to purchase a printer for each PC or have an office printer connected to a specific PC. Shared software can also be loaded on a centralized computer and accessed by each user, reducing the per-PC software cost.
Better Communication. Networking improves your employees' ability to communicate and it can be the foundation of company-wide electronic mail or an Internet Web site. Employees can provide superior service to customers through immediate access to information stored on computers on the network.
Types of Network Computing Environments
There are several types of network computing environments. A peer-to-peer network consists of two or more PC's that are connected. A peer-to-peer network is well suited for small offices with simple computing needs. This is an easy and inexpensive way to implement file and print sharing in your office today. A client/server network consist of several PC's that access shared network resources (known as clients), a centralized computer (known as a server) and a LAN connecting them.
Benefits of a Client/Server Computing Environment
Incorporating a centralized server into your network enables you to harness the processing power and services of client PC's and servers. A client/server-computing environment also allows you to increase productivity by using electronic mail and shared database applications. The server is responsible for providing functions such as electronic mail and shared database applications. The server is responsible for providing functions such as electronic mail, Internet connections, and access to customer order status and inventory information.
Getting connected to the Internet While internal networking increases you office productivity, connecting to the Internet is an effective way to communicate with customers and suppliers, gather and share information, and market your products or services through electronic commerce. Today, it is relatively convenient and affordable for growing businesses to advantage of the Internet through:
Electronic Mail. allowing you to improve communication with customers and suppliers.
Online Research. You can access up-to-date market research and trade publications to monitor the latest competitive and industry news.
Web Publishing. Web site for you business. Doing so allow you to advertise your products or services offered.
Electronic Commerce. Straightforward, cost-effective e-commerce solutions allow you to sell your products or services online-potentially increasing
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