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SERVICES >> CHANGE MANAGEMENT

7 ways to save time and money and be more productive.

What small business doesn't want to save time and money or be more productive? The average small business struggles to accomplish any of them let alone all three. The area of change management offers companies extraordinary opportunity to achieve these goals.

What is Change Management?

In any computing environment change of some sort is required almost daily. Here's a few examples:

• Hardware and software upgrades
• New PC, server or network installations
• Computing infrastructure planning
• Managing the life of PCs and servers
• Training
• Determining the best new technologies for your company

Not all changes can be well planned, but many can. The more thought and planning done up front the less time you will spend in emergency mode. Also, when a computer services company performs these tasks for you, you can spend more time running and growing your business.

Consider these 7 maxims to improve your bottom line:

1. Outsource your hardware and software upgrades. Since you don't do it that often you have to relearn how to do it each time. A professional accomplishes the task in a shorter amount of time, more efficiently and with greater success. If something does go wrong they are more euipped to troubleshoot the problem.
2. Outsource your hardware and software new installations. This more cost effective for the same reasons given above.
3. Train your staff who use the Microsoft Office applications. Many users of Word and Excel know how to do the basics. These applications are quite powerful with many features going unused. Knowing how to use these powerful features will make your organization more effective and productive.
4. Manage the life cycle of your PCs and servers. Computers don't last forever. Most companies wait until they break, which is always at the worst time, before they replace them. Retiring obsolete equipment in a methodical way minimizes disruptions to your business and allows you to budget properly.
5. Diagram and label everything. When a problem occurs, nothing is more frustrating than when you don't know what wire belongs to what device or how things are connected. Diagramming and labeling your network not saves wasted time not only for you, but also anybody else who works on your systems.
6. When adding new functionality make sure your network can handle it. Don't let that next PC addition be the straw that broke the camel's back. You can avoid performance degradation and service disruption with the proper planning.
7. Keep an eye on what new technology can help your organization. New technologies emerge every day. Knowing what can help you or just divert you can make a hige difference in your success.

InfoGuard Change Management Services can make you more productive and save you time and money too.

Hardware and software upgrades

Whether it's one PC or your entire network InfoGuard will install hardware and software upgrades giving you more time to run your business...learn more.

Training on Microsoft O.S. and Office products

Do you wish you could do more with Word or Excel? InfoGuard has the expertise to train your staff on the use of the Microsoft Office products or to answer specific questions about features. We also offer training for Microsoft Operating Systems...learn more.

Hardware and software installation

You've just hired two new employees and need to set up workstations for them. When you need to grow your network InfoGuard can assist from purchasing to installation...learn more.

Network planning

If you need to add PCs or other equipment to your network, but you're not sure if your existing infrastructure can handle it, InfoGuard's Certified Network Engineer can help you plan your expansion...learn more.

Wireless network installation

Your sales people or other employees have been spending a lot of time away from the office. They need constant access to the information stored in your servers, but may not always have a way to "dial in". Wireless applications are tremendously efficient and productive, but they also are a security threat if not set up properly. InfoGuard can design and install a wireless network that makes your company more productive, but also keeps your information safe...learn more.

Network diagramming and labeling

Have you ever tried to troubleshoot a problem or make changes to your network and couldn't figure out what wire went with what device? A properly labeled and mapped computing environment can save time and money...learn more.

Computer life cycle management

Taking advantage of the rapid change in technology and budgeting for new computers can be a challenge for small businesses. Planning for replacements can help spread the expense over time and eliminate unplanned disruptions. InfoGuard can determine the best technology for your company and help prepare your migration...learn more.

Technical consultation

For questions about current or future technologies InfoGuard has the experience and expertise to guide and inform you along the way...learn more.

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