Why does a small business need a server?
When you’re running a small business, the big decisions can seem never-ending. You know your employees need PCs and laptops. But when’s the right time to buy a server? And how do you know if your business even needs one?
If you have just one or two employees working from home—or if you use two or more computers to share printers, information or internet access—a small business server can provide big benefits. Servers not only make things simpler, but they also boost your business’ security and productivity.
Server infrastructure is vital in a world of rapid change and ever-increasing security threats. In fact, every 19 seconds, there’s a successful cyberattack on a small business in the UK.(1) The right server can keep your employees, applications and data working efficiently and securely.
Signs your business is ready for a server
- You use more than one computer to access the internet, printers and other office equipment and resources.
- You store important data and files that should be protected from unauthorized access, loss or corruption.
- You want to securely access your files from anywhere, back up vital files on several computers or restore of files that were accidentally deleted.
- You use accounting programs and relationship management software to communicate with vendors and customers.
- You use a central communication system to share information with clients, staff and vendors and organize group meetings.