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IT is so integral to our working lives that there isn’t a day goes by when we aren’t using a variety of devices and software. We expect to switch it on and see it work seamlessly. If you think about it, you might be surprised and a little nervous about how reliant you are on technology.
We are very lucky that on a day-to-day basis this technology doesn’t fail us, and we turn to our devices without thinking every time: “I hope it’s going to work today.” It rarely fails, but when it does go wrong, we really feel it, in our private lives and, even more, in our business.
95% of employees blame IT problems for lowering workplace productivity, which should sound alarm bells. No business wants to see its operation disrupted or limited by issues which, with the right support and investment, are avoidable.
So, rather than wait for things to go wrong, are there signs you can see right now that could be telling you that your business isn’t thriving as much as it could be, and would benefit from IT Support?
IT Support is much more than fixing IT problems as they arise. Rather than reacting to issues, great IT Support is proactive in preventing issues. It builds robust, long-term solutions that protect your business and enables it to grow. But of course, it is also there to respond quickly to issues you can’t pre-empt.
It’s the same principle as looking after your teeth. It’s far better to have a programme of regular check-ups and take early preventative action than to avoid the dentist and wait until you get tooth ache.
In our blog we discussed how IT supports business, including building strategies, supporting communication tools, managing cloud services and security. Without comprehensive, tailored IT management, your business can become inefficient, lose revenue and deliver a poorer employee and customer experience.
The ongoing march towards digital transformation and our reliance on new technologies to deliver efficiencies and a competitive edge will continue to increase the importance of having the right resources, knowledge and experience in place to capitalise fully on your IT investment.
Our mission at Syn-Star is to support the growth of our clients’ businesses by providing an excellent IT and telecoms support service. To do this, our team of experts provides a range of services we can tailor to your specific level of need, provide end to end support or specialist services, including:
Syn-Star is there to respond in times of emergencies and get your business up and running with minimal fuss or disruption. And if you want a technology partner who is at your side over the long term to advise and implement new technologies to support your businesses growth, then contact us today and talk to one of our team.
Anne-Marie Blazdell is a Marketing & Communications Manager with expertise in digital marketing, content creation, and IT solutions. With a strong foundation in graphic design, she trained at Farnborough College of Technology and Southampton Solent University before advancing into marketing and business IT support.
Since joining Syn-Star in 2022, Anne-Marie has specialised in crafting SEO-optimised website content, managing social media, and helping businesses navigate the complexities of IT. Her work bridges the gap between technology and business, making IT more accessible and effective.
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Thinking about getting IT Support but not sure now is the right time? Here are the top 10 signs that your business needs IT right now.
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Team Productivity:
You and your team are able to see where they are using their time and how productive they are actually being. Also they are able to clock in and out, so really good for flexi-working.
Team Monitoring:
If you would like to know what your team is doing and how productive they are being, we are able to monitor them and create screenshots of what they are working on. This can be run in normal or stealth mode.
Book a FREE fact finding session to discuss the different options.
We proactively seek opportunities to support good causes for our community.
From sponsoring local community football teams, to engaging with charity fundraiser days, we believe it’s important to continually strive to do good for the better of others.
We have members who volunteer with youth organisations, are engaged with the Round Table, run marathons and volunteer at events where we may be needed. Every charity receives a discounted IT and Telecoms service too.
Protecting your digital data is crucial for every business and this can start with the industry-leading security we offer. The Syn-Star specialists can help with identifying any vulnerabilities within your IT systems and act accordingly to ensure cyber-attacks and data breaches are mitigated.
Your business will never fall behind with its technology when you work with Syn-Star.
We understand IT and Telecoms for your business is an investment, but it’s important to use the best resources available to enable the growth of your business. Our IT Consultancy and Virtual IT Director Services are available to support you with how you use your business technology for years to come.
Syn-Star can conduct quick and easy phishing exercises to identify people within your team who need to improve on their knowledge around fraudulent emails and how they can be alerted to these threats.
At Syn-Star, our experts can proactively work to understand exactly what software you need to support with the business operations. Whether you need a listening ear on what software to choose, or would like to seek some specialist knowledge, we’re here to help where we can.
At Syn-Star, we keep Telecoms simple. There’s so much available to help UK companies with their communications. VoIP systems, fixed landline, cloud phone systems, SIP trunking and more. Contact us for further details.
Desk phones, cordless phones or conference phones, Syn-Star can provide you with whatever you need.
From conference calling facilities to the headsets which work best for your team, we’re able to provide all the equipment you need and complete any telecoms job from start to finish.
There is no need to be in the office to make and receive phone calls from your company’s number. Our market-leading Telecoms platform gives you the flexibility of desk phones, soft phones and mobile apps as standard.
Whether your team works remotely, or perhaps staff are on a business trip anywhere in the world, calls can still be made, and people are reachable via phone wherever they go.
With a range of products, our team can support you by installing exactly what you need for internet connectivity. We work with the very best products to provide speedy bandwidths which play a part in the increased productivity of your team.
