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The Key to Technology Management is Proactive Practice

by | Wednesday, July 5th, 2023

It’s frustrating and exhausting having to go about your day-to-day tasks while worrying about your technology issues. We bet that it would be better for your productivity and efficiency if you could prevent technology problems altogether instead of reacting to them as they occur. This is where our technology management model comes into play. 

Proactive and Proper Maintenance for Modern Businesses

The right solutions can go a long way toward helping your business be better about managing and maintaining its technology. We’re here to help you make these decisions and to assist you with implementing solutions that let you take action before your operational effectiveness suffers.

Patch and Update Management

No matter how shiny and new your software and hardware is when you buy it, it will eventually require updates that keep it functional. These updates are there to help fix a variety of flaws and issues that crop up over time, as vulnerabilities are discovered and operational challenges make themselves apparent. Be sure to implement them as they are released. If you have trouble keeping up with this, Compudata can use remote patching and updating services to keep your systems up-to-date without your attention at all, leaving you more free to focus on other tasks.

Remote Monitoring and Management

With some smart monitoring and management, you can prevent downtime by addressing issues with your technology before they evolve into bigger and more threatening problems. Additionally, monitoring your systems gives you information that you can use to make better decisions regarding technology acquisition, data flow, and so on. It’s a great way to keep a closer eye on security and operations.

Network Security Solutions

Security is yet another remarkably important part of your business’ IT infrastructure that you should never compromise on. You aren’t just protecting your technology; you’re protecting the data on it, as well as the people associated with that data and your business’ future. With a unified threat management tool, you can make this task much easier to handle, as it combines the power of a firewall, antivirus solution, spam blocker, and content filter into one easy package.

You can supplement your UTM with solutions like multi-factor authentication, password management, and virtual private networks to help your organization keep itself safe. It’s also important to train your team on security best practices and policies regularly.

Want to Learn More?

We can help your business take better care of its technology through proactive and preventative maintenance. To learn more, call us today at 1-855-405-8889.

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