Being an effective business owner and developing a successful business is a constant challenge. You don’t need outdated systems holding you back.   When your IT systems have outgrown your business you need to make critical decisions for the future of your organisation.

Unlike large organisations, in Irish SMEs there will not be one person for each role and many managers are multi-tasking during the working day. When it comes to IT systems this is a very risky way of operating which can leave you exposed.

Importance of IT in your business

Your IT systems are a crucial part of how you operate day to day and they need to be working for you. You cannot afford downtime, or worse, a security breach.

Business owners that try to do everything themselves could be losing out. In order to grow your business, you need to be concentrating on your core activity and not wasting time on other areas that are better outsourced to experts. This will work out as the most cost effective method as it will be done in a shorter space of time, it will be done correctly and will prevent issues arising that could lead to bigger problems.

Upgrading or Moving to the Cloud

After several years of growth, a business will usually get to a place where the server they were relying on is now overworked and ready to be replaced. You may have wondered if the solution is a replacement or a move to the cloud. Before you tie up resources in new equipment you need to weigh up your options. You can only do this by researching your options and speaking to an expert that will talk you through the scenarios and help you make an informed decision.

Picking a partner to support you

When picking your IT partner you need to be sure you are selecting the right team. At DNA IT Solutions we work with our clients to provide them with the best option for them. We not only fix issues as they arise, like others do, we are proactive in our plan to try and ensure the issues don’t occur in the first place.   You need to find the right people for the job and working with our team you have access to a wealth of knowledge and expertise.

We want long term relationships with our customers and we travel the way with you watching your business grow and helping your systems adapt and grow with it.

What will DNA IT Solutions offer you?

We will give you peace of mind because a professional experienced partner is on your side and is working tirelessly to ensure your IT structure and systems are supporting you every step of the way. We become part of your team and help you build for the future.

You have enough business headaches already, let us take the IT one and change it into a positive working relationship that benefits your business.

Your business is growing and the future looks bright. It’s been four or five years since you last took a really close look at your IT structure and systems. With the growth you are expecting in the coming years it is time to ensure you have what your business needs to continue to thrive.

Now might be the time to decide if it is time for your business to move to the cloud.   Here are three good reasons that might make that decision easier for you.

Reduce Risk

Some years ago there were concerns relating to security of information when it was moved to the cloud. However, now that thinking has changed and cloud storage is seen as the more secure option for business.

Your cloud provider is always on and automatically upgrading to ensure the optimum platform for your data. While on premise systems may not be updated with the latest security software, cloud technology is very secure with the firewalls and security measures up to date and always on.

Reduce Cost

The costs of operating within the cloud are one of the most attractive reasons to make the move. There are millions of other users on the cloud meaning that a business can benefit from economies of scale by sharing in the same computer power.   It also means that smaller businesses share the benefits that only larger businesses would have had access to in the past.

Having a monthly fee rather than the substantial upfront cost which would be associated with new servers to stay on premises means costs are controlled. Cloud is flexible and can scale with your business growth quickly and with the minimum of disruption.

Reduce Downtime

Because the newest technology and updates are always there, the cloud enables organisations to reduce downtime. No more waiting until a quiet time in the month to switch everybody off in order to perform upgrades. You will be less likely to be down due to a security issue or lack of update.

The modern office means that people are working off site, from home or on the move. With access available from anywhere in the world your team can keep working when and where they need to.

DNA IT Solutions can make your transition to the cloud an easy transaction. We can offer you a range of options such as public cloud, private cloud or hybrid cloud. We will explain the pros and cons of each and based on your future plans we will recommend the best option for you.

Talk to us today about moving your business to the cloud.

What is Office 365 and how does it differ from Microsoft Office?

Office 365 refers to a subscription that include access to office applications plus other productivity services that are enabled over the Internet (cloud services). Include are Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook, Publisher and Access. Users can install across multiple computers and devices.

Microsoft Office is available as a one-time purchase and include applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, which can be installed on only one PC or Mac. The applications are not automatically updated; to get the latest version, you can purchase the product again when the new version becomes available

Will Office 365 work with an existing version of Office?

Office 365 is designed to work with the latest version Office 2013 and Office 2011 for Mac. Previous versions such as Office 2010 and Office 2007, may work with Office 365 with reduced functionality

How many users does Office 365 support?

Office 365 is highly scalable and can support everything from a one-person business to companies with tens of thousands of users.   Office 365 Business plans are best for companies with one to 300 users. While Office 365 Enterprise plans fit organizations ranging in size from a single employee to 50,000-plus users.

Do I have to be online to work in Office 365?

No, you don’t have to be online as it is designed to work whether you have a connection or not. When you subscribe you are using applications that are on the cloud but your personal content stays with you wherever you are, whatever device you are on.

What are the benefits of using Office 365 for email?

The Office 365 email & calendar offering provides business-class email, calendar and contacts to a user’s computer, phone and web browser. Delivered as a hosted service from Microsoft it offers a high standard of security for your information while providing the reliability your business needs.

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