Is Your Technology Helping Your Organization or Holding You Back?
Technology in the workplace has rapidly evolved in recent years and taught us productivity is not best reflected in where or how long you work, but in the ability to perform well—if not more efficiently—from a laptop, tablet, or smartphone. To be successful in today’s online world, we must remain intertwined with technological advances in our businesses, or risk allowing outdated technology and inefficiency to hold us back.
In this blog, KerberRose will explore the dangers and disadvantages of outdated technology; how the right technology can greatly benefit your organization; why updated technology is integral to your organization’s efficiency and success; and the future of technology in our daily work.
Disadvantages of Outdated Tech
Technology has completely changed the game of how companies perform business, overall consistency when executing projects, and the time it takes to complete tasks. Although technology is an asset, it can also be a liability. Organizations must remain up-to-date with the latest models and newest products or risk falling behind in business—or worse, complete system failure. The dangers and disadvantages of utilizing outdated technology are:
Equipment Failure
One of the most common reasons we develop a habit of updating our technology is due to equipment failures and crashes. Staying current with software and technology in the workspace should be mandatory for smooth, productive operations. Equipment failures and crashes impact employees’ ability to perform crucial tasks and meet deadlines. Having uninterrupted access to data and files is not only wanted by employees and customers, but also expected. Our equipment and technology must be reliable to perform work duties properly and efficiently.
Security Breaches
Outdated forms of equipment/software cannot withstand today’s experienced cybercriminals. Cyber criminals know which forms of equipment/software are vulnerable to improper support or bug glitches, giving them the advantage to strike when the time is right. What you see in movies of cyber criminals typing in a multitude of keycodes to hack your system is not the only way—a simple click on an email link can corrupt your entire system. A valuable lesson to be learned and can be avoided by updating your equipment and software as often as possible to protect yourself against cyber threats, along with educating your team on best practices when it comes to cybersecurity. It is important to proactively monitor and update your system to decrease the chances of security breaches.
Slower Systems = Less Productivity
When employees are left struggling to start-up slow systems, perform mass paper filing vs. e-filing, or using non-automated processes, it can lead to unproductive time-use. Someone who works eight hours a day and experiences even just five minutes of slow systems every hour—be it internet, software, or a tedious process done manually—will experience 40 minutes a day and more than three hours a week of lost productivity. That’s a lot of profit loss if you have many employees experiencing these same productivity issues.
Another example of how outdated technology can affect productivity levels is not being able to run the latest software’s on your current platforms. Technology equipment/computers that are out of date may not be able to house the newest software, leading to workers relying on old versions to perform new tasks, which in turn, can end up crashing the system.
There are plenty of risks in using outdated technology. The good news is, nearly all of these risks are avoidable with strategic technology upgrades.
How Tech Benefits your Organization
By investing in new, up-to-date technology, you are investing in your team’s productivity. In return, your employees will be more likely to perform well and become more fluent in their skills. This leads to returning customers who trust you’ll get the job done well, and timely. If your main objective is to increase your customer base and reliability levels, investing in the most current versions of equipment and building automated systems is a step toward your goal.
Security breaches can leave an organization feeling defeated and seen as unreliable in the eye of the consumer. Clients want to know their information is protected, and when this is proven wrong, customers will scatter. Investing in the latest software and training employees on cybersecurity will make a large impact on overall company protection, as well as solidify the trust your clients have in your business. Data breaches can also take many hours to weeks to restore; avoiding downtime and ensuring continued operation always equals more money in your pocket.
Yes, new systems are expensive, yet it costs to have security, connectivity, and reliability in the workplace. All of these are necessary to perform proper work in any environment. It is necessary to have secure networks to store data, timely connectivity to servers to perform work and process information, and you should be able to rely on your systems to run when needed all while protecting data. When deciding on purchasing new technology/software, think of it like maintaining an old car or home—an old car or home may cost less in the short-term, yet will require more work, more frequently; whereas a brand-new car or house is a larger investment, but one that’s meant to last. Your technology performance is directly related to the attention and investment you put into it. Providing employees with the latest software and newest products will greatly impact the quality and quantity of work being performed.
All of these advances increase overall company efficiency and success. By providing employees with high speed networks, uninterrupted access to data and files, proper training on cybersecurity and data protection, you will bring reassurance the budget was well spent. Technology costs are a large factor in why companies fail to grow—they are alarmed by the price and leery if its functionality will truly make the difference. What companies fail to recognize is by investing in your business and your employees, you are investing in the longevity of your business and future growth.
The Future of Technology in Daily Work
Technological advances have already proven to be responsible for huge shifts in everyday job duties and requirements. Technology has increased connectivity across teams with video conferencing, instant messaging, email communication, data collection, and so much more. What used to take multi-step, detailed manual processes can now be accomplished with ease at the click of a button. More and more, job descriptions require complex technical skills, and a certain level of technology literacy is expected of candidates. Technology has transformed the way businesses operate, and it’s safe to say technology will only continue to be a growing part of how companies measure success.
In a more tangible way, the pandemic revolutionized remote work and demonstrated the swiftness with which adaptation of technological advances can inspire extensive change. Most employees are now able to succeed and work independently at home—sometimes better than in the office. Employees’ productivity doesn’t need to include a two-hour commute in traffic and has expanded the definition of our typical 40-hour weeks. Remote work has led to greater flexibility for employees, such as the ability to move to a new city or state without losing job security and being able to provide full time care to children at home. Technology has changed our idea of efficient work tremendously, and advancements will only continue to improve and bring new ideas for companies—you just have to make sure to keep up.
KerberRose Technology
Determining how to implement a companywide technology reboot and who you can trust with such a daunting task can seem exhausting. Luckily, our team at KerberRose Technology can reshape your business by serving as your in-house IT department, taking the headache out of your IT management. Our Trusted Technology Advisors can provide you with tailored Managed IT solutions, including help desk support, proactive monitoring, backup solutions, disaster recovery, cybersecurity and more. If you’re ready to ensure your organization is prepared for the future, get in contact with our IT team today.
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Is Your Technology Helping Your Organization or Holding You Back?
Technology in the workplace has rapidly evolved in recent years and taught us productivity is not best reflected in where or how long you work, but in the ability to perform well—if not more efficiently—from a laptop, tablet, or smartphone. To be successful in today’s online world, we must remain intertwined with technological advances in our businesses, or risk allowing outdated technology and inefficiency to hold us back.
In this blog, KerberRose will explore the dangers and disadvantages of outdated technology; how the right technology can greatly benefit your organization; why updated technology is integral to your organization’s efficiency and success; and the future of technology in our daily work.
Disadvantages of Outdated Tech
Technology has completely changed the game of how companies perform business, overall consistency when executing projects, and the time it takes to complete tasks. Although technology is an asset, it can also be a liability. Organizations must remain up-to-date with the latest models and newest products or risk falling behind in business—or worse, complete system failure. The dangers and disadvantages of utilizing outdated technology are:
Equipment Failure
One of the most common reasons we develop a habit of updating our technology is due to equipment failures and crashes. Staying current with software and technology in the workspace should be mandatory for smooth, productive operations. Equipment failures and crashes impact employees’ ability to perform crucial tasks and meet deadlines. Having uninterrupted access to data and files is not only wanted by employees and customers, but also expected. Our equipment and technology must be reliable to perform work duties properly and efficiently.
Security Breaches
Outdated forms of equipment/software cannot withstand today’s experienced cybercriminals. Cyber criminals know which forms of equipment/software are vulnerable to improper support or bug glitches, giving them the advantage to strike when the time is right. What you see in movies of cyber criminals typing in a multitude of keycodes to hack your system is not the only way—a simple click on an email link can corrupt your entire system. A valuable lesson to be learned and can be avoided by updating your equipment and software as often as possible to protect yourself against cyber threats, along with educating your team on best practices when it comes to cybersecurity. It is important to proactively monitor and update your system to decrease the chances of security breaches.
Slower Systems = Less Productivity
When employees are left struggling to start-up slow systems, perform mass paper filing vs. e-filing, or using non-automated processes, it can lead to unproductive time-use. Someone who works eight hours a day and experiences even just five minutes of slow systems every hour—be it internet, software, or a tedious process done manually—will experience 40 minutes a day and more than three hours a week of lost productivity. That’s a lot of profit loss if you have many employees experiencing these same productivity issues.
Another example of how outdated technology can affect productivity levels is not being able to run the latest software’s on your current platforms. Technology equipment/computers that are out of date may not be able to house the newest software, leading to workers relying on old versions to perform new tasks, which in turn, can end up crashing the system.
There are plenty of risks in using outdated technology. The good news is, nearly all of these risks are avoidable with strategic technology upgrades.
How Tech Benefits your Organization
By investing in new, up-to-date technology, you are investing in your team’s productivity. In return, your employees will be more likely to perform well and become more fluent in their skills. This leads to returning customers who trust you’ll get the job done well, and timely. If your main objective is to increase your customer base and reliability levels, investing in the most current versions of equipment and building automated systems is a step toward your goal.
Security breaches can leave an organization feeling defeated and seen as unreliable in the eye of the consumer. Clients want to know their information is protected, and when this is proven wrong, customers will scatter. Investing in the latest software and training employees on cybersecurity will make a large impact on overall company protection, as well as solidify the trust your clients have in your business. Data breaches can also take many hours to weeks to restore; avoiding downtime and ensuring continued operation always equals more money in your pocket.
Yes, new systems are expensive, yet it costs to have security, connectivity, and reliability in the workplace. All of these are necessary to perform proper work in any environment. It is necessary to have secure networks to store data, timely connectivity to servers to perform work and process information, and you should be able to rely on your systems to run when needed all while protecting data. When deciding on purchasing new technology/software, think of it like maintaining an old car or home—an old car or home may cost less in the short-term, yet will require more work, more frequently; whereas a brand-new car or house is a larger investment, but one that’s meant to last. Your technology performance is directly related to the attention and investment you put into it. Providing employees with the latest software and newest products will greatly impact the quality and quantity of work being performed.
All of these advances increase overall company efficiency and success. By providing employees with high speed networks, uninterrupted access to data and files, proper training on cybersecurity and data protection, you will bring reassurance the budget was well spent. Technology costs are a large factor in why companies fail to grow—they are alarmed by the price and leery if its functionality will truly make the difference. What companies fail to recognize is by investing in your business and your employees, you are investing in the longevity of your business and future growth.
The Future of Technology in Daily Work
Technological advances have already proven to be responsible for huge shifts in everyday job duties and requirements. Technology has increased connectivity across teams with video conferencing, instant messaging, email communication, data collection, and so much more. What used to take multi-step, detailed manual processes can now be accomplished with ease at the click of a button. More and more, job descriptions require complex technical skills, and a certain level of technology literacy is expected of candidates. Technology has transformed the way businesses operate, and it’s safe to say technology will only continue to be a growing part of how companies measure success.
In a more tangible way, the pandemic revolutionized remote work and demonstrated the swiftness with which adaptation of technological advances can inspire extensive change. Most employees are now able to succeed and work independently at home—sometimes better than in the office. Employees’ productivity doesn’t need to include a two-hour commute in traffic and has expanded the definition of our typical 40-hour weeks. Remote work has led to greater flexibility for employees, such as the ability to move to a new city or state without losing job security and being able to provide full time care to children at home. Technology has changed our idea of efficient work tremendously, and advancements will only continue to improve and bring new ideas for companies—you just have to make sure to keep up.
KerberRose Technology
Determining how to implement a companywide technology reboot and who you can trust with such a daunting task can seem exhausting. Luckily, our team at KerberRose Technology can reshape your business by serving as your in-house IT department, taking the headache out of your IT management. Our Trusted Technology Advisors can provide you with tailored Managed IT solutions, including help desk support, proactive monitoring, backup solutions, disaster recovery, cybersecurity and more. If you’re ready to ensure your organization is prepared for the future, get in contact with our IT team today.
Is Your Technology Helping Your Organization or Holding You Back?
Technology in the workplace has rapidly evolved in recent years and taught us productivity is not best reflected in where or how long you work, but in the ability to perform well—if not more efficiently—from a laptop, tablet, or smartphone. To be successful in today’s online world, we must remain intertwined with technological advances in our businesses, or risk allowing outdated technology and inefficiency to hold us back.
In this blog, KerberRose will explore the dangers and disadvantages of outdated technology; how the right technology can greatly benefit your organization; why updated technology is integral to your organization’s efficiency and success; and the future of technology in our daily work.
Disadvantages of Outdated Tech
Technology has completely changed the game of how companies perform business, overall consistency when executing projects, and the time it takes to complete tasks. Although technology is an asset, it can also be a liability. Organizations must remain up-to-date with the latest models and newest products or risk falling behind in business—or worse, complete system failure. The dangers and disadvantages of utilizing outdated technology are:
Equipment Failure
One of the most common reasons we develop a habit of updating our technology is due to equipment failures and crashes. Staying current with software and technology in the workspace should be mandatory for smooth, productive operations. Equipment failures and crashes impact employees’ ability to perform crucial tasks and meet deadlines. Having uninterrupted access to data and files is not only wanted by employees and customers, but also expected. Our equipment and technology must be reliable to perform work duties properly and efficiently.
Security Breaches
Outdated forms of equipment/software cannot withstand today’s experienced cybercriminals. Cyber criminals know which forms of equipment/software are vulnerable to improper support or bug glitches, giving them the advantage to strike when the time is right. What you see in movies of cyber criminals typing in a multitude of keycodes to hack your system is not the only way—a simple click on an email link can corrupt your entire system. A valuable lesson to be learned and can be avoided by updating your equipment and software as often as possible to protect yourself against cyber threats, along with educating your team on best practices when it comes to cybersecurity. It is important to proactively monitor and update your system to decrease the chances of security breaches.
Slower Systems = Less Productivity
When employees are left struggling to start-up slow systems, perform mass paper filing vs. e-filing, or using non-automated processes, it can lead to unproductive time-use. Someone who works eight hours a day and experiences even just five minutes of slow systems every hour—be it internet, software, or a tedious process done manually—will experience 40 minutes a day and more than three hours a week of lost productivity. That’s a lot of profit loss if you have many employees experiencing these same productivity issues.
Another example of how outdated technology can affect productivity levels is not being able to run the latest software’s on your current platforms. Technology equipment/computers that are out of date may not be able to house the newest software, leading to workers relying on old versions to perform new tasks, which in turn, can end up crashing the system.
There are plenty of risks in using outdated technology. The good news is, nearly all of these risks are avoidable with strategic technology upgrades.
How Tech Benefits your Organization
By investing in new, up-to-date technology, you are investing in your team’s productivity. In return, your employees will be more likely to perform well and become more fluent in their skills. This leads to returning customers who trust you’ll get the job done well, and timely. If your main objective is to increase your customer base and reliability levels, investing in the most current versions of equipment and building automated systems is a step toward your goal.
Security breaches can leave an organization feeling defeated and seen as unreliable in the eye of the consumer. Clients want to know their information is protected, and when this is proven wrong, customers will scatter. Investing in the latest software and training employees on cybersecurity will make a large impact on overall company protection, as well as solidify the trust your clients have in your business. Data breaches can also take many hours to weeks to restore; avoiding downtime and ensuring continued operation always equals more money in your pocket.
Yes, new systems are expensive, yet it costs to have security, connectivity, and reliability in the workplace. All of these are necessary to perform proper work in any environment. It is necessary to have secure networks to store data, timely connectivity to servers to perform work and process information, and you should be able to rely on your systems to run when needed all while protecting data. When deciding on purchasing new technology/software, think of it like maintaining an old car or home—an old car or home may cost less in the short-term, yet will require more work, more frequently; whereas a brand-new car or house is a larger investment, but one that’s meant to last. Your technology performance is directly related to the attention and investment you put into it. Providing employees with the latest software and newest products will greatly impact the quality and quantity of work being performed.
All of these advances increase overall company efficiency and success. By providing employees with high speed networks, uninterrupted access to data and files, proper training on cybersecurity and data protection, you will bring reassurance the budget was well spent. Technology costs are a large factor in why companies fail to grow—they are alarmed by the price and leery if its functionality will truly make the difference. What companies fail to recognize is by investing in your business and your employees, you are investing in the longevity of your business and future growth.
The Future of Technology in Daily Work
Technological advances have already proven to be responsible for huge shifts in everyday job duties and requirements. Technology has increased connectivity across teams with video conferencing, instant messaging, email communication, data collection, and so much more. What used to take multi-step, detailed manual processes can now be accomplished with ease at the click of a button. More and more, job descriptions require complex technical skills, and a certain level of technology literacy is expected of candidates. Technology has transformed the way businesses operate, and it’s safe to say technology will only continue to be a growing part of how companies measure success.
In a more tangible way, the pandemic revolutionized remote work and demonstrated the swiftness with which adaptation of technological advances can inspire extensive change. Most employees are now able to succeed and work independently at home—sometimes better than in the office. Employees’ productivity doesn’t need to include a two-hour commute in traffic and has expanded the definition of our typical 40-hour weeks. Remote work has led to greater flexibility for employees, such as the ability to move to a new city or state without losing job security and being able to provide full time care to children at home. Technology has changed our idea of efficient work tremendously, and advancements will only continue to improve and bring new ideas for companies—you just have to make sure to keep up.
KerberRose Technology
Determining how to implement a companywide technology reboot and who you can trust with such a daunting task can seem exhausting. Luckily, our team at KerberRose Technology can reshape your business by serving as your in-house IT department, taking the headache out of your IT management. Our Trusted Technology Advisors can provide you with tailored Managed IT solutions, including help desk support, proactive monitoring, backup solutions, disaster recovery, cybersecurity and more. If you’re ready to ensure your organization is prepared for the future, get in contact with our IT team today.