Worldwide IT spending is projected to total £4.45 trillion in 2024, an increase of 5.1% from 2023! For business owners who want their organisation to be as productive, protected and successful as it can be technology is an unavoidable asset. Fortunately, ambitious business owners are in luck!
IT now solves countless problems from, on-site and online security, to large-scale data storage and hybrid workforce collaboration. Technological investments are inevitable, and doing so at the beginning of a new year not only lays the perfect foundation for your business to flourish but also puts you firmly ahead of competitors who are too slow at upgrading.
Below are five game-changing solutions you should take a look at before entering 2024:
Strong CCTV Stops You From Being a Target
CCTV is the number one defence against criminals, so much so that it has been found that as many as 67% of burglaries could be prevented if people had CCTV monitoring
CCTV is the biggest deterrent to potential criminals and these days not having CCTV makes you an enticing target for criminals. Instant monitoring, confident prosecution, innovative smart features, and most importantly, peace of mind are just a few of the benefits having an up-to-date CCTV system gives you.
For a long time, CCTV was just another security precaution to cross off the checklist. Many businesses implemented legacy CCTV systems years ago for insurance or legal reasons but were then left with no one truly taking ownership.
Businesses still using these outdated legacy cameras expect an unreliable, blurry, and significantly less secure CCTV experience. Not only this but most businesses have expensive hardware on-site, as well as important business and even customer data. Loss of any of this data could be extremely damaging to the company's reputation and put a halt to business operations whilst you attempt to recover from the robbery.
Access Management Solutions
On-premise criminal attacks have increased drastically since 2020, it has become imperative for companies to ensure that only authorized personnel have access to their premises and sensitive data. Luckily recent revolutions in cloud access management technology has made it easier than ever for businesses to manage and project their buildings and staff
Key Cards for Doors
Key cards are a widely used access control solution in businesses. They are convenient and easy to use, allowing authorized personnel to enter restricted areas by simply swiping their card at the door. Our key card solutions include advanced features such as encryption and multi-factor authentication, which enhance the security of your premises.
Apps on Phones that Work as Key Cards
In addition to key cards, we also offer access management solutions that utilize mobile devices as keys. Our mobile access solutions work by turning your smartphone into a virtual key card, allowing authorized personnel to access restricted areas by simply using their phone. This technology is not only convenient but also reduces the risk of lost or stolen key cards.
Different Security Clearance Levels
Different areas in a business may require different levels of security clearance. For example, the server room may only be accessible to IT staff, while the marketing department may only require access to their office space. We offer access management solutions that allow you to assign different security clearance levels to employees, ensuring that they only have access to the areas they need to do their job.
Managed Through one Simple Hub
Managing access control and management solutions can be a daunting task, especially for businesses with many employees and multiple locations. Our solutions are designed to be managed through one simple hub, allowing you to easily add or remove users, adjust security clearance levels, and monitor access logs from one central location.
Powerful Networking Lays a Strong Technological Foundation
Many businesses today offer Internet to their employees, clients and visitors. With the fast-growing use of the Internet, poor connectivity can prove to not only be irritating but damaging to a business. Perception is everything, and one of the most common ways a consumer will judge your business is on your internet connection. Ultimately, in the online business world, you need high-quality internet connections in order to function and grow.
With the fast-growing use of the internet, poor connectivity can prove to not only be irritating but damaging too. For many businesses IT is merely an inconvenience and put simply 'they just want it to work', attempting to deal with your IT in-house can be costly, time-consuming and stressful.
Microsoft 365 Make Employee Productivity and Collaboration Easy
Microsoft is used by an astonishing 1.4 billion individuals and businesses
Since its original release in 2001, Microsoft has matured into a game-changing modern business productivity suite that combines all the latest Microsoft applications with windows 10 and the highest-tier security features.
Microsoft 365 is a per-user monthly subscription. There are various plans available to meet a variety of business needs. Between Microsoft 365 business plans and enterprise plans, prices range from £4.50 to £16.60 per user per month. Plans can be mixed and matched, and you can easily change plans at any time to meet changing business needs. With its huge range of applications and different subscription levels, businesses large and small will be able to find the tools to better communicate, collaborate, and organize your work files that are easy to use and secure.
Learn more about Microsoft 365 and the applications you gain access to HERE
Address the Biggest Security Risk You Face
Advancements in cyber-security and constant software updates are helping tackle malicious cyber-attacks on businesses using the power of technology. Whilst this is undeniably beneficial, malicious cyber-attacks only make up 5% of all successful data breaches, the other 95% is caused by every business’s weakest security link, their employees. Human risk is the biggest threat businesses face, and with the average cost of a data breach at 3.6 million according to a study by IBM, it is more important than ever to address this and if you do not your business could be at risk.
With so many human error-related threats out there from phishing, and password cracking, to poor cyber hygiene and on-site exposure, keeping your business safe from human risk-related threats can seem a near-impossible task. Implementing game-changing solutions such as bitwarden for managing and generating passwords, and Usecure for mitigating human risk through statistics, calculations, and tests, will help tackle the root cause of data breaches through your employees.
Learn more about human risk and the solutions that are saving businesses millions HERE
2024, The Year of Growth
2024 is going to be a year of innovation and growth. Technology and business now go hand in hand and as successful business owners know you can't succeed without the right technological foundation.
Now is the time to level up your business using the solutions we've discussed. ensure your business is always secure on and offline using solutions such as Cloud CCTV, Access Management, Usecure and bitwarden. Give your employees the ability to collaborate and be productive from anywhere at any time using Microsoft 365. Insure your business is always up and running with the best internet connectivity and a 24/7 experienced support team only a call away.
With over 17 years of experience implementing all the solutions, we've discussed and more we can be the proactive IT partner that solves your problems giving you peace of mind. To be put in contact with one of our experienced consultants 0330 002 0045 or email enquiries@entrustit.co.uk, to be put in contact with one of our experienced consultants.
