Managing Hardware: Essential for Business Success

Managing hardware is critical to the success of any business. Modern applications are increasingly demanding on both processors and memory. The vast amounts of data saved by these applications also require significant storage space. Therefore, it's crucial to have up-to-date hardware that can handle today's demanding applications.

The Evolution of Storage Space

To put this into perspective, consider that decades ago, a 20MB hard drive was considered expensive. Today, you can easily find 1TB hard drives at a reasonable price. Software developers continually add more features to applications, requiring more storage space. This means the storage capacity of your hardware must keep pace with these advancements.

Processor Performance and Longevity

Comparing processors, an i7 will have greater longevity compared to an i5. While an i5 may perform adequately today, it will likely become outdated within a few years. In contrast, an i7, although initially more expensive, will maintain its performance for a longer period. This investment can save you from needing frequent upgrades.

Advances in Mobile Technology

Think about mobile phones from 3-5 years ago with 5-6 megapixel cameras. Those cameras produced photos of 1-2 megabytes. Today, phones have 30-50 megapixel cameras, resulting in photo sizes quadrupling. Similarly, the storage that was adequate a few years ago is now insufficient.

Time is Money: Avoiding Downtime

Waiting for applications to load wastes valuable time. If your employees spend significant time watching a spinning wheel, your business loses productivity and potential revenue.

Guardian Computer supports your business by providing reliable lifecycle management and proactive care. As a Managed Service Provider (MSP), our goal is to minimize downtime and ensure your systems are secure and efficient.

Uptime All the Time

Hardware, such as workstations, printers, and servers, has a definite lifespan. As these devices age, they become slow, glitchy, and less secure. Waiting until systems are non-functional to replace them causes downtime and can be costly. Proactively updating hardware ensures your organization remains healthy and limits long-term costs and potential revenue loss.

Proactive Lifecycle Management

Guardian Computer provides proactive lifecycle management through strategic planning, deployment, monitoring, and disposal. We’ll help you develop a schedule for hardware replacement that makes sense for your business. When it's time to replace a device, we handle the recycling process, ensuring data is securely removed and the device is recycled responsibly.

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