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Speed up Your Disaster Recovery Process

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Every business is reliant on procedures and frameworks that allow them to bounce back during emergency situations. When it comes to IT networks it is important to understand not only the positive impact they can have on providing you with the foundations to perform everyday tasks that build productivity and profit for your business, but also how they can help in those worst-case scenarios where data breaches take place and your staff is left with downtime and disruption.

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Data Protection Protocols for Business IT Systems

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As a business owner it is your responsibility to understand the legal implications, should you fail to have in place a sufficient system to protect data that your company holds. All businesses now rely on electronic data, holding huge quantities relating to myriad clients, suppliers and employees, alongside product and service information, company finances and other issues.

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Building up a Knowledge of IT with Assistance from Experts

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There is a reliance upon IT and a strong communications network in every single modern business. In order for most daily processes in the workplace to be smooth and effective there has to be a good IT network and support in place. Building up a solid knowledge of your network, and training employees to understand how to maximise the tools at their disposal, will help your company grow and to minimise downtime.

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The Benefits of Remote IT Support to a Small Business

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Remote IT support is the perfect addition to the network of support a small business needs. At HBC we completely understand how important it is for a growing company to have as little downtime as possible when a problem strikes. Having an experienced team to help find a resolution in a fast timeframe is a real boost to any company.

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Staff Training is Imperative to Avoid Security Breaches

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In any business it is vitally important that all employees understand their roles in terms of data security and preventing breaches of Internet security. Once a system has been breached it can cause damage to the reputation of the company, lead to identity theft, legal problems or financial worries. What can you do to help your employees through IT security training?

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Hiring an IT Manager? – What to Expect

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Every business is only as strong as the IT infrastructure they have in place. Think about all the data that your company needs to survive, and the daily hardware, software and processes that your staff members use in order to keep your customers happy. If you are hiring an IT manager, or outsourcing your IT support to an external provider such as Hampshire Business Computers, what do you need to know about the role?

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Why You Should Outsource to a Fully Manned Helpdesk

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As a business owner there can be certain IT and wider system problems that you just haven’t got the knowledge and expertise to quickly fix. Having an in-house IT department can be costly, so having the assistance of a fully manned helpdesk can make a real difference to the day-to-day running of your business.

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Why You Should Have a Business Continuity and Backup Plan for Your Business

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For a business, one of the biggest fears is to have downtime due to a situation beyond your control. Losing precious work time, and potentially data, through human fault, system damage or a natural event can cause untold damage to a company in the short-term. Here are a few reasons why you should have a Business Continuity plan in place for your business.

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The Benefits of VoIP for Businesses

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If you are a growing business the way in which your staff communicate, either internally, with suppliers, or with customers, can have an impact on your success. Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) is a communication technology that uses the Internet, rather than the traditional Analog telephone system.

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