Networks

If you have more than one computer, or are thinking of expanding beyond your first computer, then it is time to think about networking.

Networking two or more computers provides some useful benefits. You can share data between computers, as well as sharing printing and internet access. Installing a server will offer even more advantages, including shared calendars, better data security and access to emails and data from home. We can help you determine if your business is ready for a server. If you are interested in any of the following, call us and we can create the right solution for you:

Affordable Servers Once only for large companies with hundreds of employees, servers were expensive and large. Now they are much more affordable and effective for smaller business. u|need|us recommends Microsoft Small Business Server 2003 for small businesses that require a stable environment to handle sharing and securing data, shared email and calendar access and remote access to information.

Security As a business, your information is of great importance, so how will you cope if it all gets erased? Do you have security in place to protect from viruses? Does your equipment prevent non-employees from accessing your data? Is your network secure? Is there a password policy in place? Is the policy monitored and enforced? There are a huge variety of potential security issues that may mean your data is at risk of theft or deletion. If you would like advice on improving your security, call us on 01209 808071. We offer a full IT security audit service*

Central storage There are a number of ways of sharing data, however the most efficient is to have a dedicated device for controlling the storage of and access to your data and solutions can be tailored to suit any budget and need.

Backups & Disaster Recovery Most businesses have critical information that is needed for its day to day operation, and for the unlucky few, they only realise how critical it is after they have lost it all. Do you backup your important data? Can you survive without it? If so, for how long? Backup devices are no longer an expensive luxury. They are affordable and effective and mean that following a disaster (eg hard disk failure, theft or fire) your business could be operational again, fast.

Emails / Calendars Small Business Server 2003 allows users to share calendars and access to emails. This is particularly useful for scheduling meetings, arranging appointments or sharing access to email accounts (eg your sales team could all have access to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it   and could deal with email enquiries as they come in)

Remote access Your emails and data are more accessible than ever before. With Small Business Server 2003, you can work from any location with an internet connection. You can access emails from home, your sales team could input orders direct from the field and your finance team can access financial records from the Paris conference!
Improved efficiency Networking can dramatically improve business growth and efficiency and is more affordable now than it ever has been. Call us now to discuss networking and how it can help you.

*Security Audit u|need|us can offer a full audit of your IT system and its security and provide you with an overview of where the potential risks to your business are and how best to address them. For a full IT security audit, call us now on 01209 808071