For all modern businesses the safety and security of their data is vital, managing who has access to it, how it is moved around and how it is stored therefore is extremely important.

  
     
 

Most modern businesses accumulate a large amount of data every day but unlike the traditional assets of your business; property, furnishings and equipment it is difficult if not impossible to replace.

When we talk about data management we are talking about more than simply creating regular backups, the whole process of how data is managed within a business will have massive implications on the levels of efficiency and effectiveness. For example how quickly your employees find the files that they need, how easy the software is to use and what protection is in place to prevent accidental deletion or overwrites.

Once the data is created, is it backed up in real time'? Are the documents being saved in a standard, consistent format? Is the data being compressed and archived to maximise storage space? If other people need to make amendments to the data, how do you manage the workflow?

  
 

There are different ways of achieving these objectives but before investing in new technology or changing your systems and procedures you need to be sure that it will bring the perceived benefits to your business.

Many businesses waste large sums of time and money by making the wrong investments in technology simply because they don't have the time or resources to fully consider all the options.

SMEO therefore provide a service that aims to take much of the time intensive ground work out this process, thereby helping businesses to make the wisest investment, we:

  • spend some time gaining a full understanding of your business needs
  • complete a full audit of the existing technology at your premises
  • provide you with a comprehensive report on the potential benefits available from technology, software, systems and procedures that will meet these needs
  • research suppliers for value, response time, reliability, efficiency, effectiveness, economy, flexibility, capacity, standards, satisfaction, accuracy, locality, security etc.
  • negotiate the most competitive price for your requirements
  • negotiate any contract and service level agreement to ensure a 'win win' relationship
  
 

We are looking at such technology on a daily basis so have the advantage that we already know a great deal about the various solutions available. We have also seen how businesses have integrated this technology and can advise how to avoid any of the pitfalls that they may have experienced.

If you would like to know more, why not give us a call and we can provide an outline proposal. Or if you prefer complete an online enquiry form.

  
     
 
 
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