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How to find the right computing solutions for your business

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Buying technology for your business is a significant investment with long-term implications. So how do you know which IT solutions fit the needs of your business? We address common small business needs, and select products that will give your business room to grow.

Cost reduction – are you looking for ways to save money?

Investing in new solutions now, can help reduce your small business expenses. As systems age, they are more likely to experience downtime and can cost more to run and service.

Purchasing new equipment can benefit you business in the following ways:

Maintenance costs for older PCs can be 1.5 times more to maintain and operate.
New PCs reduce average system downtime by 40 per cent.
Newer systems are designed to consume less power and help your business save on operational costs.

Productivity – do your employees need help to be more efficient?

Newer PCs offer more performance to help you and your employees maximise productivity.

Newer PCs have the following benefits for productivity:

More energy efficient PCs keep you connected and working longer.
More performance for multitasking and visual capabilities for creative work.

Staying connected with customers and collaborating more effectively will help your employees do more every day.

Security – have you ensured that your company’s data is protected?

Security disruptions can mean system downtime, lost data, and lost business. Is your IT environment keeping pace with constantly evolving security threats? If your business is mobile, the risk of PC and data loss increases. In fact, 50 per cent of small businesses lost critical data last year.

Security practices, such as regularly scheduled data backups and installing laptop anti-theft solutions, will reduce the risk of data loss.

Advice – Do you need help and support for your IT needs?

Local resellers are available to answer questions and tailor solutions to your unique business needs, including customised PC and Server solutions and can act as a local source for systems, parts and services.

How do you identify the solution?

The most important part of any PC or server is the processor. From impacting how quickly software applications load and run, to regulating the energy efficiency of the system, it directly affects the capabilities of your system.

Solutions containing Intel processors can provide your business with a safe investment with room to grow. Intel is a leader in the industry and their latest generation of processors delivers even more value with built-in technologies that improve productivity, strengthen data security, and can reduce IT operating costs.

Which processor is right for your business PCs?

Option #1

My business needs to: Create multimedia content, utilise collaboration tools, seamlessly run multiple applications, including constant security, and use PC management tools for maintenance and energy efficiency.

Recommended processor: 2nd Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processor

Most productive:

Faster multitasking and extra speed when you need it with Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0.
Built-in graphics for compelling multimedia content creation and new ways to collaborate such as wirelessly display from laptop to an HDTV.
Manage PCs across the network both in and out of the office for faster and easier maintenance.

Most secure:

Built-in security technologies to encrypt faster and maintain system performance when running security software.
Disable laptop when lost or stolen with activated Intel® Anti-Theft Technology.

Lowered costs:

Save energy with dialed down usage whenever possible.
Reduce need for travel by using videoconference tools.

Option #2

My business needs to: Work with multimedia, seamlessly use multiple applications at once, such as collaboration and security tools, and efficiently manage power usage.

Recommended processor: 2nd Generation Intel® Core™ i5 Processor

Most productive:

Two times faster multi-tasking and extra speed when you need it with Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0.
Built-in graphics for compelling content creation and new ways to collaborate such as wirelessly display from laptop to an HDTV.

Most secure:

Built-in security technologies encrypt four times faster and maintain system performance when running security software.
Disable laptop when lost or stolen with activated Intel® Anti-Theft Technology.

Lowered costs:

10 times more energy efficient to save energy and dial down usage whenever possible.
Reduce need for travel by using videoconference tools.

Option #3

My business needs to: Create and view graphics for mainstream business tools, and smoothly run applications such as collaboration tools and security.

Recommended processor: 2nd Generation Intel® Core™ i3 Processor

Most productive:

Built-in graphics for compelling content creation and new ways to collaborate such as wirelessly display from laptop to an HDTV.

Most secure:

Built-in security technologies to encrypt data faster.
Disable laptop when lost or stolen with activated Intel® Anti-Theft Technology.

Lowered costs:

Reduce need for travel by using videoconference tools.

Buy the best computer your business can afford to save money on future costs such as maintenance and energy usage. Then, speak to your accountant about what technology expenses you can claim back on tax.

Published on: Monday, May 23, 2011

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