Information Technology (IT) has transformed the way business is done. In many industries – including all professional services – IT has a massive impact on productivity; going back to the old ways would be no less a change than switching back to horse and buggies. The bad news is that IT hardware has a rapid turnover timescale, on the order of three years. The good news is that the hardware, including desktops, laptops and servers, has become far more affordable – reducing your financial impact and increasing the chances of having it approved (if necessary). There are also Enterprise Solutions for IT Asset Disposition that can make the transitions even easier. Here’s the top 3 reasons you should upgrade your IT systems hardware sooner rather than later.
As IT Hardware Ages, It Becomes Much Less Secure
Software bugs, such as Heartbleed, and hardware design flaws, including Meltdown and Spectre, have proven that all IT hardware has potentially vulnerable flaws. One of the best ways to prevent malware from infecting your system is to keep all your software and hardware current. As hardware designs age, they become considerably cheaper and more available, leading to more chances for black-hat hackers to find bugs. Hackers find the best exploits by trial-and-error, and the more time they have to play, the more it pays – for them.
Serious hacks can be so explosively expensive that routine replacement may now be justified in as little as 2 years. The Atlanta ransomware attack in 2018 alone could cost the city $17 million, and the average impact per business is at least $1.9 million. TechWaste Recycling is happy to advise you on the optimal time to renew and recycle your hardware.
IT Infrastructure Has Revolutionized Employee Productivity
The wide availability of inexpensive storage and memory has allowed for unprecedented increases in productivity. Some studies show that most of the gains in GDP in the last 4 decades are thanks to the rise of per-employee productivity. Not only does fast hardware reduce employee frustration (the endlessly buffering browser!), it saves downtime – and waiting on data often leads to distracted workers.
Ultimately, Upgrade to Save Money
It comes down to the bottom line; the return on investment in top-shelf IT systems pays off. The more modern a system, usually the cheaper it is to maintain. And having connected employees has brought the smallest office into the light-speed world with instantaneous contact, helping keep small fires from growing into infernos.
Being able to rapidly switch between devices and continue working has also become key to successful office management, but that requires staying current with IT infrastructure and the fastest Wi-Fi. With software upgrades now coming almost daily, not having adequate hardware in place can cause serious financial headaches. And in your own office, you might find the convenience of cutting-edge IT performance to outweigh all other factors.
Once you’ve decided to upgrade, TechWaste Recycling can assist you with all your e-waste ITAD needs. We assign each account a Dedicated Electronics Recycling Account Representative who will review your needs and offer some solutions.
TechWaste Recycling directly services all of Southern California and provides pickup services to its facilities from nationwide locations. Contact TechWaste Recycling at www.techwasterecycling.com to learn more or schedule a pickup.
Learn more about TechWaste’s IT Asset Disposition here: Secure Enterprise IT Recycling Solutions
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